About Dorothy Ruhlig, DDS

Dr. Ruhlig joined the team at Dexter Family Dentistry in 2013. In the time since, she has truly enjoyed the relationships that develop while serving our patients oral health needs. She is passionate and focused on providing exceptional dentistry in an atmosphere that is safe, comfortable and centered on individualized patient care. Dr. Ruhlig graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2012. She was awarded the Francis B. Vedder Society Award, given annually to the top senior dental student in Crown and Bridge Dentistry. Considering herself a life long student, Dr. Ruhlig has continued her professional education primarily through the Spear Education curriculum, Chicago Midwinter Meeting, and Washtenaw District Dental Society study clubs. She has specific interests in cosmetic dentistry and integrating oral and systemic health in adult patients as well as managing anxiety and behavior in our pediatric patients. In the past, Dr. Ruhlig has served as an adjunct clinical professor at the UM School of Dentistry. Originally from Madison Heights, MI, Dr. Ruhlig earned her Bachelor of Science in Brain, Behavior and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan. During school, she was involved in The Detroit Partnership and developed a passion for volunteering and serving those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. She met her husband, Aaron, while planning a mission trip to provide dentistry in Uganda. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and spend time with her friends and family, as well as anything that gets her outdoors!