Dr. Mark has served his patients and his community for nearly 50 years so far, bringing not only innovation, but an undeniable level of kindness to the dental profession. What he values most about his time here in the dental office is the amazing relationships hes built with patients, team members, and other local specialists everyone wants to help create the best outcomes for people in need! If youre interested in learning more about him, just keep reading below.
Dr. Mark has known that he wanted to be a dentist ever since he got his first cavity filled at the age of eight. Since then, his passion for this field has only grown! He loves working for himself, being able to help patients so directly, and creating personalized treatment plans that fit each persons wants and needs so well.
After studying at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, Dr. Mark pursued his dental doctorate at Marquette University in Milwaukee. He also undergone advanced training in a number of topics to further expand his skillset over the decades, including oral conscious sedation single/full mouth dental implant restoration, same-day porcelain crowns and veneers, TMJ/TMD treatment, Invisalign, and sleep dentistry. He proudly served for 19 years as a dental consultant for Wisconsin Employers insurance and was previously on the Board of Directors for American Medical Security. Today, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association and Wisconsin Dental Association.
Dr. Mark has two daughters, three grandchildren, and a dog named Butter. Some of his favorite hobbies in his spare time include cooking, bike/trike riding, golfing, clay shooting, duck/pheasant hunting, inland fishing for walleye, and simply helping other people! In particular, he really enjoys cutting his neighbors grass with his riding lawn mower.
From their very first interview, Dr. Mark was incredibly impressed by Dr. Shaynas technical ability, empathy, and passion for patient relationships, which is why she is now an integral part of our Ashwaubenon dental office. Today, she loves being able to work with a variety of amazing patients to accomplish their goals, as well as getting to partner with an incredible team of professionals day in and day out. Interested in learning more about her? Just keep reading below.
Ever since she was a young child, Dr. Shayna has enjoyed going to the dentists office. Her dentist growing up with a personable, honest, intelligent, and talented person who helped her achieve plenty of confidence in her smile. She realized over time that she wanted to provide the same level of care and compassion to others and a lifelong career was born.
Dr. Shaynas college career started at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. She was part of a dental mission trip to Costa Rica while in college and also worked as a dental assistant for an oral surgeon in Onalaska before starting dental school at the LECOM School of Dental Medicine. Today, she still makes every effort to keep up to date with new developments in the field, regularly taking courses about dental sleep medicine, craniofacial pain/treatment, medically complex patients, and all aspects of both general dentistry and specialty care. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and Spear Education!
Dr. Shaynas parents live in De Pere, while her brother Dexter lives in Milwaukee. At home, she has two wonderful dogs named Madison and Nike. When she has free time, some of her favorite hobbies include watching sports, working out (she has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do), taking the dogs on walks, traveling, hanging out with family/friends, and volunteering. She loves being part of Big Brothers Big Sisters in particular and spends quality time with her sister every week!
Brodhagen Dental Care has served the community for over 30 years, and the reason multiple generations of families choose us again and again is because our team has consistently earned their trust. Here, you can expect fast and friendly service as well as world-class dental care that utilizes the latest techniques and technology. We make getting and maintaining the smile of your dreams easier than you could imagine, and to learn why so many of your friends and neighbors already love us, read on below.
When you come to Brodhagen Dental Care, youll benefit from the combined knowledge and passion of two excellent dentists. Dr. Shayna Zalec and Dr. Mark Brodhagen each bring a unique set of skills to our dental office. They frequently collaborate to ensure our patients receive the most personalized and effective care possible, because when it comes to dentistry, two heads are better than one!
Cant afford to go to the dentist because you dont have dental insurance? With our Denvantage Membership Plan, you can save every time you come to see us while paying much less compared to traditional insurance. Our plan offers similar benefits to insurance with none of the hassles like deductibles, annual maximums, waiting periods, and claim forms. For many, its the easiest way to make their care affordable.
We believe in serving those who have served us and made our way of life possible, which is why our dental office has partnered with the local VA. We are one of the very few dental offices that actually has a contract with the VA to provide them with dental care. We consider this to be a great honor, and it demonstrates the quality of our dentistry as well as our dedication to our valued community members.