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Our Practice

Dr. Karel Vandervelden and the KV Family Dental team offer gentle care for the whole family. We focus on each person’s unique needs, working with them to achieve optimal oral health and a smile they love.

Dr. Vandervelden is attentive to his patients. By listening to their concerns, he’s able to find the treatment right for each person. He stresses preventive care, to keep your teeth healthy and strong. When more intensive care is needed, he uses conservative treatments that are comfortable and give you the strongest results.

We form lasting relationships with patients, based on mutual trust and respect. We’d like to get to know you, learning about your life, family, and interests, while helping you develop a healthy, beautiful smile.

Our warm and friendly Zeeland, MI dental office serves Holland, Hudsonville, and surrounding areas. Please call to learn more and schedule a visit for yourself or a loved one.

Dr. Vandervelden and everyone at KV Family Dental look forward to welcoming you to our practice. It will be our pleasure to help you develop a healthy, radiant smile you’ll share with confidence.

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Meet Dr. Karel Vandervelden

To me, practicing dentistry is a privilege. It’s a privilege to have the trust of my patients, to care for their oral health and wonderful smiles. I am honored they place their oral care in my hands and I strive to help each improve their dental health and quality of life.

I enjoy building lasting relationships with my patients and their families. Each person has their own stories to share. It is an absolute privilege to get to know so many wonderful people. It truly brings me joy.

My team and I do everything possible to make each visit comfortable and painless. We all believe that staying on top of your oral health will improve your quality of life! We love to educate patients on ways we can help them be pro-active about their oral health and how we can do minimally invasive preventive therapies to minimize risks of future major dental needs!

EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Physiology with Honors, Michigan State University

Doctorate of Dental Medicine, Case Western School of Dental Medicine

I am committed to providing my patients with the highest standards of care and access to the latest, proven treatments. They deserve the best care to improve and maintain their oral health. By completing many hours of continuing education each year, I ensure I exceed my patients’ expectations.

I have studied team growth and practice management, customer service, and preventive dentistry. I continually attend CE courses on dental materials and techniques to ensure I am providing the highest quality of dental care. I’ve also completed courses on dental implants and studied through the White Cap Institute.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Dental Association

Michigan Dental Association

West Michigan District Dental Society

PERSONAL LIFE

I was born in a small farm town in the Netherlands. My grandpa and dad operated a wooden shoe factory there for many years. The logo for KV Family Dental is a tribute to my family heritage.

In 1995 our family moved to Holland,MI where we have lived ever since.

When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my lovely wife Cassie.

Hobbies include travel, outdoor activities, music, reading, and campfires.

I am a born again Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. He has changed my life. I’m active in my church and attend a weekly house church. I’ve been on mission trips in the past and plan to go again soon! I also volunteer for “Miles of Smiles.”

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Meet Dr. Karel Vandervelden

IT’S A PRIVILEGE TO CARE FOR OTHERS

To me, practicing dentistry is a privilege. It’s a privilege to have the trust of my patients, to care for their oral health and wonderful smiles. I am honored they place their happiness in my hands and I strive to help each improve their dental health and quality of life.

I enjoy building lasting relationships with my patients and their families. Each person has their own stories to share and I appreciate being taken into their confidences. When someone talks with me about their dreams, their achievements, their life, I am humbled.

I especially enjoy caring for a family’s smiles, from the children through the grandparents and even great-grandparents. I love watching the children grow up into people who are committed to taking great care of their oral health.

My team and I do everything possible to make each visit comfortable and painless. We all believe dental care is offering a service that improves lives. We’re glad to spend our days helping friends and neighbors smile comfortably and beautifully.

EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Physiology with Honors, Michigan State University

Doctorate of Dental Medicine, Case Western School of Dental Medicine

I am committed to providing my patients with the highest standards of care and access to the latest, proven treatments. They deserve the best care to improve and maintain their oral health. By completing many hours of continuing education each year, I ensure I exceed my patients’ expectations.

I have studied team growth and practice management, customer service, and preventive dentistry. I’ve also completed courses on dental implants and studied through the White Cap Institute.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Dental Association

Michigan Dental Association

West Michigan District Dental Society

PERSONAL LIFE

I’ve lived in Holland, MI since 1995, when I moved from the Netherlands. When I’m not working, my priorities include time with family and friends, Jesus, music, and Michigan State Spartan Athletics. I enjoy reading, too. In the summers, I love being outdoors and hiking. In the winter, I enjoy snowmobiling and skiing.

I’m close to my siblings. I have two older sisters and a younger brother. My oldest sister is an engineer and mother or two adorable boys. My other sister is a CRNA (nurse anesthetist). My younger brother lives and works in Holland. I also have a cat, Mowgli, named after the character in The Jungle Book!

I’m active in my church and small groups. I’ve been on mission trips in the past and plan to go again soon! I also volunteer for “Miles of Smiles.”

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Root canal treatment

Root canal therapy is an important treatment that can save a tooth with a diseased nerve and which in the past would probably have needed to be removed.Inside each tooth is the ‘pulp’ which runs like a thread down through the root and provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth. It is the soft tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue.If the pulp is diseased or injured, the pulp tissue dies.The most common cause of pulp death is a cracked tooth or a deep cavity. Both of these problems can let bacteria enter the pulp.So, if you don’t remove it, your tooth gets infected and you could lose it.After the dentist – or endodontist (a dentist who specializes in problems of the pulp) – removes the pulp, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off to protect it. Then your dentist places a crown over the tooth to help make it stronger.Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure involving one to three visits with little or no discomfort.Your restored tooth could last a lifetime, if you continue to care for your teeth and gums and enjoy regular checkups.

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Our Practice

At KV Family Dental PLLC dentist office in Zeeland MI, your smile is our top priority. Dr. Karel Vandervelden & entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. We offer many dental services such as:

Cosmetic Dentistry

Preventive Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

Family Dentistry

General Dentistry