Dr. Stein grew up in Enterprise, nestled in the beautiful Wallowa Mountains of Northeastern Oregon. He fondly remembers driving to Spokane for all the city had to offer, and he knew he wanted to raise his children here. After graduating from Oregon Institute of Technology with a degree in Biology and Business, he went to Oregon Health Science University and received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry. He was then accepted into the general practice residency program at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Salt Lake City. After he completed his residency, he worked for a community health center for three years, where he developed his skills in dentistry and grew his passion for his patients.