About us

Your Dental Home

When people think of going to the dentist they usually think of pain! Actually this is a misconception considering today's advanced dental techniques.

At Gustafson & Morningstar Family Dentistry we strive for a "No pain, No Surprises " Dentistry. In fact, we have built more than a dental practice, we have created a Dental Home.

Our newly remodeled office provides a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere you would expect in a home setting.

We are committed to patient comfort. In fact, we have built our practice on "No Surprises" Dentistry. With your first visit you will see our commitment to outstanding, long term dental care.

By attending continuing educational programs we stay current with the latest equipment and procedures. We provide many of the latest solutions to many common dental problems.

The History of Our Practice

Our practice was started in Royal Oak in the early 1940's by our cousin Dr. Norman Vielmette at the corner of Second and Center across from the post office. Our father, Dr. Donald Gustafson, took over the practice in 1957 and relocated the office to its current location in 1971. We have owned the practice since 1988, and recently completed a total remodeling project, including state of the art dental and sterlization equipment.

About the Dentists

Dr. Steven D. Gustafson is a native of Royal Oak. He earned his degree in Biology from Adrian College. He then studied for his dental degree at Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery. He graduated from Loyola in 1984 with his D.D.S and, a year later, married Dr. Shari Morningstar.

He is a member of the Oakland County Dental Society, where he serves on the Peer Review Committee. He also belongs to the Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and participates in the Tri-County Implant Study Group.

A resident of Royal Oak, he is active in the community, serving on the board of the South Oakland Boys and Girls Club and on the Advisory council of the Salvation Army. He is also a member of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Oak Optimist Club. Dr. Gustafson is also an alumnus of Leadership Oakland, Class VIII. Along with working on his Master Gardener certificate, he enjoys helping lead his son’s Boy Scout troop.

Dr. Shari B. Morningstar, originally from Lancaster, California, received her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Gerontology from the University of Southern California. She also studied for her dental degree at Loyola University Chicago College of Dental Surgery and graduated with her D.D.S. in 1984.

She is a member of the Oakland County Dental Society, Michigan Dental Association, American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Married to Dr. Gustafson since 1985, she is a resident of Royal Oak and a member of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and the Royal Oak Optimist Club.

She participates as an instructor for the LPGA Junior Golf Program, First Tee of Michigan, and volunteers for activities at the schools of their two children, Robert and Anna. Dr. Morningstar has also earned a 2^nd degree Black Belt in Shito Kan Karate.