Dr. Straus is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He and his wife, Julie Straus, ne Blattner of Cape Girardeau, are excited to have just relocated to Cape Girardeau. He is a proud graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. in Biology and he received his DMD Degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in Augusta. Dr. Straus is an avid tennis player and hiker, enjoys Auburn football and Southern history, and most of all, he loves spending time with his family. He is involved with numerous civic and charitable organizations while being very active in the life of his church. He and his wife, Julie, have five children and two grandchildren. He combines over thirty years of practical experience with a strong commitment to continuing education and firmly believes in offering you the latest treatment options.
For most individuals, choosing a dentist can be a very difficult decision. They want a practitioner they can trust to do what's best for them and with whom they can be comfortable. Referrals are our number one source of acquiring new patients, and we take pride in the fact that our patients trust us enough to recommend us to their co-workers, friends, and family.
'I take this trust very seriously because I have always considered my patients to be friends and members of our dental care family. That is why putting patients at ease about their dental needs has been the top priority for me since I began practicing in 1984. Most of all, I want you to know that you can turn to me for all your dental needs - from tooth whitening to full reconstruction, I enjoy all the latest procedures. I take great interest in learning about new advances and better forms of treatment that are constantly developing in dentistry, and I feel that I owe it to my patients to be fully knowledgeable about them.'
Summer has dedicated over 20 years to the healthcare industry, including nursing, management, and clinical operations. In the last year, shes made a career change into the field of dentistry, with the motivation to learn new things. She graduated from Bryman College and Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center.
When she isnt caring for patients, Summer loves spending quality time with her husband and two daughters, ages 15 and 20. They enjoy going to the beach, jet skiing, collecting shells, and just relaxing on the beautiful, white sand. One of Summers favorite vacation spots is the beautiful Pan Handle.
Michelle lived in Huntsville, Alabama until she was 11 years old, when she moved to Jackson, Missouri, with her family. Her hobbies include traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends.
In May of 2018, Marisa graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Throughout her schooling, she temporarily worked at Dental Group of Carbondale.
To educate patients on the importance of routine check-ups and prevention of oral cancer, gum disease, and decay. To be committed to excellence in all of our services to our patients, so that I can help them achieve the highest level of dental health.
Anna has served the dental field for over 19 years. She attended Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri. She started with Cape Girardeau Dental Care in September of 2017 as a full-time hygienist.
Anna was born and raised in New Madrid, Missouri. She has two kids, Jack and Sophie. When she isnt caring for patients, Anna enjoys spending quality time with her kids, family and friends. Her family loves traveling when they can.
When she isnt caring for her patients, Heather loves spending quality time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include camping, swimming, floating, and anything else outdoors. She has three kids: one son and two step-daughters. She enjoys taking road trips and going to the beach.
When she isnt caring for patients, Cindy enjoys camping, scrapbooking, spending quality time with her family and friends, spoiling her dog, Bella, and quoting funny movie lines anytime, anywhere: Mama said that alligators is ornery because they got all them teeth but no toothbrush!
Kara received her dental assistant certification through Cape Girardeau Technology Center in 2010. She started her first job in dentistry the same year, and shes been loving her dental career ever since.