About

Stark Family Dental is a family-focused dental clinic in Massillon, Ohio, offering comprehensive dental services using modern technology. Led by Drs. Daniel J. Paulus and Shaun P. Doherty, they provide a wide range of general, cosmetic, and restorative treatments, emphasizing patient comfort, education, and personalized care. They also offer emergency dental services and a membership plan for uninsured patients.

Hours

Monday

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Tuesday

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Thursday

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

2860 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646

Phone

(330) 359-1185

Website

https://starkfamilydental.com/

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Detailed Introduction

Stark Family Dental is a well-established dental clinic located at 2860 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646. The practice is led by two dedicated dentists, Dr. Daniel J. Paulus and Dr. Shaun P. Doherty, both of whom have strong ties to the Massillon community. Dr. Paulus, originally from Massillon, joined the practice founded by his father, Dr. J. Douglas Paulus, in 1975. Dr. Doherty also joined the practice in 2004 and serves as the team dentist for the Massillon Tigers. In March 2020, Drs. Paulus and Doherty moved the practice to its current location and renamed it Stark Family Dental. The clinic prides itself on providing comprehensive dental care for the entire family in a comfortable and caring environment. Their philosophy centers on convenient hours, a caring team, affordable pricing, quality dentistry, a comfortable environment, and thorough patient education. They leverage state-of-the-art technologies, including the 3Shape TRIOS Intraoral Scanner, digital X-rays, Gemini Laser Dentistry, and intraoral cameras, to ensure precise diagnosis and effective treatment. Stark Family Dental offers a wide array of services, including general dentistry (routine cleanings, dental bonding, extractions, fillings, gum treatments, custom sport mouthguards), cosmetic dentistry (bridges, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, ClearCorrect orthodontics), and restorative/advanced treatments (dentures, implant placement and restoration, implant-supported dentures, partials, sleep apnea solutions, and orthodontics). They also provide emergency dental services, offering same-day or next-day appointments for urgent cases. For patients without traditional dental insurance, Stark Family Dental offers the "Massillon Smiles Gold Plan," an annual membership program designed to make quality dental services more affordable. This plan includes benefits such as two healthy dental cleanings, two routine dental examinations, routine X-rays, and reduced fees for additional treatments, without deductibles, yearly maximums, or waiting periods. The clinic emphasizes a patient-focused approach, ensuring clear communication, flexible scheduling and financing options, and a commitment to achieving "selfie-worthy" smiles. Patient testimonials often highlight the friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere, and professional yet caring service provided by the team.

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Antonio Guillan

Abandoned me as a patient and refused care in the middle of infection with abscess over an issue of an insurance discrepancy on a completed and paid for procedure from 6 months prior that they decided to bill me more for well after it was agreed upon and paid in full. Completely unethical This after 20 years as a patient who never ever once had a balance unpaid. Update: The most attentive they've been in years was to call me because I left a bad review. They didn't really care that I've had a painful infection with abcess for months, just that I left a negative review. Still have an infection, still in dialy pain. Thanks Painful Paulus! Update #2: Called the insurance company to confirm or fix the issue and it turns out they submitted both the wrong tooth and the wrong dental device to the insurance company trying to get a higher payout.

They did this a month after the procedure, giving me no option in purpose. The insurance company informed me they did not submit a predetermination, standard procedure, which would have been almost instant and told them what was covered and what to order. . . something they already should be aware of also. They also didn't inform me of any of this until they had me trapped with an infection.

It is May and I have been denied my appt to treat the infection now for months. Its also a lie that they tried to reschedule after turning away a patient with an infection at the door with an appt already. They have not attempted to resolve this. Unfortunately they're unwillingness to resolve this has forced me to file a complaint with the ohio dental board.

May 8, 2025

Kelly Massarelli

Great office! Quality care by professionals who know the Dental business. I feel that my teeth are well taken care of.

July 3, 2025

Kelly LaZette

I have never had a bad experience with Stark Family Dental. I've had cavities filled, a crown put on a tooth and general routine cleanings. They can always find time to get you in during an emergency. And the staff is always helpful and friendly. And the dentists are excellent.

January 22, 2025

Rosie DiBartolo

This was my first visit to Stark Family Dental. I was very impressed with DDS Daniel Paulus and his assistant. They did a very thorough job with my exrays, and explaining every tooth to me on a big screen so I could understand the health of all my teeth. Thanks so much for the great job, and making me feel so welcome. Very highly recommend!

April 5, 2025

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