Meet the Doctors

Renee C. Miller D.D.S.

Hello patient family,

It’s an honor to provide a dental home to you and your family.

A career in dentistry was an aspiration of mine from a young age, as I grew up with dentistry in my family. My brother and I were both raised by our loving parents in Ann Arbor, MI. GO BLUE! I attended Albion College as a pre-dental student. Dentistry was always my north star which led me to my dental degree from The University of Michigan.

I have maintained good standing membership with the following organizations:

• Michigan Dental Association (MDA)
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• American Academy of General Dentistry (AAGD)
• Dawson Academy Scholar
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)

It is important that as a team we continue obtaining a higher level of advanced dental education that translates to optimal dental care for our patients. In 2020 I completed a residency with the Dawson Academy where I developed a skill set to predictably diagnose and treat extremely complex dental cases. My fellowship through the American Academy of General Dentistry (AAGD) has provided me with a knowledge base and skill set from over 500 hours of completed dental education. Facial esthetics is a cornerstone of dental esthetics as the face frames the teeth. Understanding this importance motivated me to seek training and implement the use of Botox and injectables into our practice.  I am certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) to treat wrinkle formation and improve facial contours through Botox and Dermal Filler procedures. I further developed my training with Botox to treat clenching, grindings, and other temporomandibular (TMJ) related conditions.

As a member of the Resnik Implant Institute, I will complete a surgical implant program with over 100 hours of surgical implant training. This will maintain and bring new implant expertise to you and our practice alongside Dr. Cooper.

I am married to my college sweetheart Andrew, a Grosse Pointe native, and now a practicing attorney in Detroit. In Grosse Pointe we share a home with our daughter, Emma, and our yellow lab, Murphy. When away from the office, I enjoy walks with my family, traveling, cooking, and gardening. I am fortunate to serve my community and surrounding and I look forward to building a strong connection as a new member of The Grosse Pointe Rotary club.

The team and I welcome you to have an exceptional dental experience where personalized quality care, advanced dentistry, and the achievement of optimal oral health join together. We look forward to seeing you.

James M. Cooper, D.D.S.

Dr. James M. Cooper earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit and has been practicing dentistry in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan since 1984. Dr. Cooper’s training and certificates apply to all aspects of dentistry. He regularly attends postgraduate courses throughout the United States to stay educated on the latest techniques and procedures.

Past extensive programs Dr. Cooper has graduated from are: the Misch International Implant Institute’s Surgical and Prosthetic Programs, the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS), Chicago Center for Esthetic Excellence, the University of Michigan Advanced Crown and Bridge Preceptorship and the University of Detroit Periodontal Surgical Continuum.

Dr. Cooper is an active member of many local and national dental organizations, including:

• American Dental Association
• Michigan Dental Association (Component Delegate)
• Detroit District Dental Society (Executive Council, Peer Review Mediator)
• Eastern District Dental Society (Past President)
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI Diplomate, Fellowship, Misch Fellowship)

Dr. Cooper voluntarily served six terms (1999-2011) as an elected official on Grosse Pointe Shores Village Council as Trustee, Village President, and the first Mayor when the Village became Michigan’s newest City in 2009.

Dr. Cooper is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe Sunrise and is also a member of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce and Mack Ave. Business Association.

Awards and recognition Dr. Cooper has earned are:

• “Dental Citizen of the Year” Michigan Dental Association (2013) and Detroit District Dental Society (2012)
• “Top Dentist” Hour Magazine (since 2009)
• “Community Service and Support” Grosse Pointe Lions Club (2009)
• “Business Person of the Year” Metro East Chamber of Commerce (2006)
• “Outstanding and Dedicated Service” League of Woman Voters (2002)

Dr. Cooper and his wife, Daria, married in 1982 and have four children. They are parishioners and serve on committees at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.