“My goal is to establish myself as a well-respected member of the dental profession while delivering high-quality and efficient care. I strive to practice with the utmost sincerity, always keeping the patients' best interests in mind. I also hope to educate the public about the need for and importance of good dental hygiene.”
-Jessica A. Thomas, DDS
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Jessica A. Thomas, DDS
In addition to spending time with her nieces and nephew, Dr. Thomas enjoys hiking, reading, sketching, and traveling. Visiting all of the national parks in the United States is on her bucket list, a milestone she hopes to hit in the near future.
Experience
Dr. Thomas is nitrous oxide sedation certified and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Wisconsin Dental Association.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry – Ann Arbor, Michigan
Master of Pediatric Dentistry
M.S. Ramaiah Dental College and Hospital – Bangalore, India
Bachelor of Dental Science
Manipal College of Dental Sciences – Mangalore, Karnataka, India
"My mission as a dentist is to provide personalized, high-quality dental care that empowers patients to feel confident in their smiles. By offering comprehensive treatments and fostering a supportive environment, I aim to enhance my patients' oral health and overall well-being and ensure each patient leaves with a smile they are proud to share."
-Amna Alwalie, DMD
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Amna Alwalie, DMD
Dr. Alwalie is happily married and a proud mother of three children. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and visiting new places to try out new types of food.
Experience
Dr. Alwalie completed a dental public health residency at NYU Langone Health and a prosthodontic fellowship through the University of Michigan. She received several accolades, including the Benedictine Student Success Award in 2018, the award for Outstanding Service as a Resident in the Advanced Education Program in Dental Public Health NYU Langone Dental Medicine in 2019, and the Dr. Gerson Gould and Mr. Sol. H. Gould Memorial Scholarship from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2024.
Dr. Alwalie is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of General Dentistry.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
Master in Public Health
Benedictine University – Lisle, Illinois
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Jordan – Amman, Jordan
"I have always been interested in being a health care provider. I feel it's important to help my patients achieve good oral health by providing respectful and pleasant dental care."
-Carleen L. Schmidt, DDS
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Carleen L. Schmidt, DDS
Community involvement is important to Dr. Schmidt. She is an active member of the Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is also dedicated to charitable organizations and volunteers at the Southside Guadalupe Dental Clinic, where she has developed some Spanish-speaking ability. In her spare time, Dr. Carleen Schmidt and her two children enjoy outdoor activities, exercise and fitness, bicycling, reading, crafts, and music.
Experience
Dr. Schmidt is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Education
Doctorate of Dental Surgery
Marquette University School of Dentistry – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1988
Graduate Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison – Madison, Wisconsin
Undergraduate Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“Kids are naturally playful, honest, and sometimes fearful. I love being able to calm their fears and anxiety and have them love coming to the dentist. Having three children of my own, I take pride in treating kids and treat every child as I would my own.”
-Geetha D. Thirumala, DMD
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Geetha D. Thirumala, DMD
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Thirumala enjoys nothing more than spending time with her husband and their three girls. In her free time, she loves to read, bake, and travel!
Experience
After receiving her dental degree, Dr. Thirumala completed a general practice residency at the Montefiore Medical Center and a pediatric dental residency with the Jacobi Medical Center. She is also board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Kenosha County Dental Society.