I love to make people smile.  It’s as simple as that.  I love the challenge of helping you, our patients, find the best solutions for your health and dental health care needs.  I believe that passion shines through in my work.  We work together as a team to improve your quality of life — whether it is a small filling to help strengthen a tooth, or an implant(s) to chew, taste, and enjoy your food better.   Your smile is a reflection of our relationship based on mutual understanding, trust and respect.  Nothing is more rewarding than that.

My Early Years – the Son of a Dentist in the Beautiful North Woods

I grew up right here in the beautiful northwoods in a dental family.  After graduating from the Three Lakes school system, I attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and Edgewood College for my undergraduate education.  I earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree with honors from Marquette University in 2009.

Masters in Implant Surgery/On-going Education

I have extensive training in implants, earning my Masters in Implant Surgery shortly thereafter.  My first love in dentistry is surgery. I take between 25 – 50 hours of continuing education every year, with a primary focus on implant supported dentistry, to stay on the cutting edge of new procedures and technology so I can always provide you the very best of care.

Eagle River location

I was thrilled to come back home to this wonderful community to join my father in practice.  When we renovated our existing office, we furnished it with all the latest equipment and technology to provide you with all the latest, greatest and the best care available.  I love it when visiting patients come from all over the country and are impressed.  It’s rewarding to hear that our office is even more professional than their office “back home”.

Satellite Office in Three Lakes

In 2012 I expanded my practice and established a satellite office in Three Lakes.  This office is much more convenient to the Three Lakes community.  It is open two days a week – Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s wonderful to give back – to serve some of the people that supported me as I was growing up.

My Family – I am so blessed!

Some of you may know my beautiful wife Ashley, who also works in the health care field.  As a former nurse for Dr. Sikka at the Pain Control Clinic in Rhinelander and now continuing her education to become a nurse practitioner to continue serving the wonderful people of the northwoods in a new capacity. We have 3 amazing sons, Ethan, Matthew and Landon.

Sports/Hobbies

When Im not at the office I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My sons and I enjoy martial arts classes together, and I really love watching them in their various sports activities throughout the year. I’m an avid endurance bicyclist.  I love the challenge of “century” rides – 100 miles at a time! If you see a blur on the road sometime, it may be me.  I’m constantly training for my next adventure.  I also love travel and photography.  I have various pieces of photography work displayed throughout the office.