Dr. Khal Tarabin, D.M.D.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Khal Tarabin, who serves patients in Rochester, Michigan.

Specializing in healthy smiles for the whole family, Dr. Tarabin is proud to provide top-notch, personalized care at Alpine Dental Center in Rochester, Michigan. He offers a wide range of dental services, including oral hygiene & general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and restorative dentistry.

Treating every patient with courtesy and respect, he and his team have created a pleasant office environment where they welcome patients of all ages. By combining advanced technology with a genuine passion for dentistry, they help patients achieve a beautiful smile that stays healthy for life.

Since earning his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998, Dr. Tarabin has continued to tirelessly expand his knowledge of dentistry. He has received extensive training for a wide range of procedures, including dental implants.

Before opening his current practice, he completed a fellowship in implant dentistry at Southern Illinois University, as well as a General Practice Residency at the University of Illinois – Chicago.

Placing a strong emphasis on continuing education, Dr. Tarabin takes pride in keeping up to date with the latest trends in dentistry. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

When he is not helping patients maintain their smiles, Dr. Tarabin likes to stay active by playing basketball and skydiving. He also enjoys working on classic cars and spending time with his wife, Reem, as well as their three children: Tamara, Louly, and Jude.

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