Dr. Jessica Massie

Dr. Jess grew up in the Midwest, spending most of her time outdoors and playing sports. She attended Indiana University, where she had the opportunity to play on the Women’s Tennis Team. After IU, she joined the Class of 2008 at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. It was there that she discovered just how important—and surprisingly complex—teeth really are! She spent countless hours in the pediatric clinic because, let’s be honest, kids are simply more fun.

After graduating from U-M, Dr. Jess continued her training at the University of California, San Francisco, where she specialized in pediatric dentistry and earned a Master’s degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences.

Dr. Jess and her husband later moved to Chicago before settling in Grand Rapids to start their family. They thought having kids would keep them young and cool (turns out, not quite!). With children ages 12, 10, and 6, Dr. Jess is well-versed in all things kid-related and truly understands that parenting is hard.

After more than a decade of practicing pediatric dentistry, Dr. Jess opened Eastown Pediatric Dentistry after falling in love with the community. She envisioned a neighborhood practice where patients are treated like family and where parents feel supported and informed. She is passionate about promoting oral health from an early age and helping families build lifelong healthy habits in a way that feels realistic and attainable. Her commitment to environmental stewardship is reflected throughout the office design and aligns with her philosophy that a preventive approach leads to more sustainable outcomes.

Dr. Jess feels incredibly grateful for every child she has the privilege of caring for. She stays current through continuing education and advances in technology that benefit her patients. She has been a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist since 2012 and also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She is dedicated to always going above and beyond to provide the highest level of pediatric dental care.

Thank you for trusting Eastown Pediatric Dentistry with your child’s oral health care. It truly takes a village, and we are honored to guide you and your family every step of the way.

Just for fun: Dr. Jess still enjoys tennis (and pickleball!), along with Peloton rides, running, and yoga. She loves being outdoors and can often be found walking her dog, chasing her kids around the playground, skiing, shooting hoops (move over, Steph Curry), or mountain biking in one of our local parks. She proudly cheers for both the Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan Wolverines—and to her Achilles’ dismay, she will never turn down a sprinting challenge.

• Dr. J's first time to the dentist!                     
• Halloween 1989- Hint: Dr. J was not the clown!