Passionate Dentist State College
Meet Dr. Alec Starostik
Dr. Alec Starostik is the practice owner of Centre Smiles, and he has a strong passion for creating warm and gentle dental experiences that fight the stigma of dental appointments being riddled with high anxiety. He believes in effective communication with patients, attention to detail, striving to exceed expectations, and making everyone feel comfortable in the office. His talent for establishing a great rapport with people begins with transparent dental care and providing education on the dental matters that are specific to each person and situation.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Before establishing himself in the State College area, Dr. Starostik spent years living across Missouri, Texas, Germany, New York, and eastern Pennsylvania. For most of his life, he grew up in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Starostik graduated from the University at Buffalo with degrees in biology and geology before attending the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry to earn his DMD degree.
Dr. Starostik is dedicated to a lifetime of learning, continuing education, and a commitment to providing the newest technology and dental insights to his patients. To that end, he is a member of the:
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Spear Education
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Outside of the office, Dr. Starostik’s interests include fitness, cooking, learning new languages, traveling, giving back to the community, and spending time with his family.
