Welcome to Our Practice

Dr. Thanasas was raised in Riverview, Michigan.  He completed his undergraduate and pre-dentistry studies at the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1989. He continued his education at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry where he obtained his D.D.S. degree in 1993. Upon graduation from the University of Michigan, he pursued his professional education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. He received a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 1995 and a M.S. degree in Oral Biology in 1996. While at PENN, he was a Clinical Orthodontic instructor in both the Dental and Graduate Orthodontic departments.

Dr. Alan “AJ” Ker was born in Buffalo, NY and was raised in Troy, MI. He graduated from Troy High School and pursued higher education at the University of Michigan after being selected for advanced admission to the University of Michigan School of Dentistry during his senior year of high school. His undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan produced a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2001 after only three years. Having completed his pre-dental studies simultaneously, he enrolled at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry for his dental training.

Dr. Ralstrom received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. He went on to complete a residency in pediatric dentistry at Children’s Hospital of Michigan where he served as Chief Resident. He returned to the University of Detroit where he earned his Master of Science degree in Oral Biology while doing research on the effects of oral electrical burns on craniofacial growth and development.

Dr. Ralstrom was raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In 2005, she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at Kalamazoo College and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. During her time at Kalamazoo College, Dr. Ralstrom studied abroad in Spain for 6 months to pursue her interest in the Spanish language.

Dr. Robert Shore was born in Framingham, Massachusetts and grew up in a small town environment. He attended and completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Boston University.

Dr. Tim DeMeulenaere is a 1987, graduate of the University of Detroit Dental School. He has been a full time practicing general dentist at Preferred Dental since 1989. Dr. Tim was born and raised in the area and attended nearby St. Angela School.

Dr. Ana Brajak was born and raised in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2005. She completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Dr. Matthew Bruzek grew up in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2006. Upon graduation, Dr. Bruzek was commissioned as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy and completed a one year post-graduate residency at Naval Health Clinic Great Lakes. After serving his time in the Navy, Dr. Bruzek and his wife Laura Wilhelm-Bruzek, a St. Clair Shores native, have made their home in Michigan since his honorable discharge from the military.

Dr. Robert Baima graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1975. He continued his studies at the Medical College of Virginia and achieved a Certificate in Periodontics in 1979. Through his continuing dental education he has also attained a Certificate in Fixed Prosthodontics, Certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and Certification of training in Dental Implant systems.

Dr. Joseph Hildebrand graduated from Michigan State University and subsequently the University of Detroit School of Dentistry. He completed his four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Sinai Hospital in Detroit. Presently, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has been an examiner for this board for the past seven years. Dr. Hildebrand is currently Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at both Children's Hospital of Michigan and Troy Beaumont Hospital. His interests include implant and reconstructive surgery.