Russell A. Sassack, D.D.S., of Sterling Family Dentistry, P.C., is a 1984 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He attended Albion College and received his bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry. While at Albion, he was a three-time varsity letter winner in both basketball and tennis, and was inducted into the Albion College Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

Dr. Sassack grew up in Lincoln Park, Michigan, and was the fourth oldest of eight children . He attended Aquinas High School in Southgate, Michigan, and graduated valedictorian of his class.

He is married and has four wonderful children. Family is very important to Dr. Sassack, and he welcomes every new patient that wants only the best for their teeth to become a member of Sterling Family Dentistry, P.C.