our History

Austrins Family Dentistry has been providing exceptional dentistry to Southwest Michigan since 1958. We have built strong family relationships through three generations of dentists; Dr. Emilija Austrins, Dr. Mikelis Austrins, and Dr. Mara (Austrins) Matison. Dr. Emilija Austrins, graduated from University of Latvia Dental School in Riga, Latvia in 1934. She was a dentist in Latvia until her family moved to the United States during WW!!. After graduating from the University of Pittsburg Dental School, she received her US dental license and started Austrins Family Dentistry. Following Dr. Emilija Austrins tradition was her son, Dr. Mikelis Austrins. He graduated from University of Michigan Dental School in 1970 and has been practicing dentistry for over 50 years. Dr. Mara (Austrins) Matison, is the 3rd generation Austrins dentist. She graduated from University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in 2001 and has been working with her father for almost 20 years. The three generations of dentists, together with their staff, have built Austrins Family Dentistry into a family oriented, well-liked and highly referred practice.