We practice general family dentistry for families in the Chippewa Valley. Our practice philosophy is to provide the best available dental care for our patients using an integrated approach to overall patient health. We recognize that your overall health begins with your oral health. We pride ourselves on excellent patient care so much that its part of our name.
Dr. Kristine Bechard graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1992 and then worked for a year as a dentist on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Ft. Defiance, AZ where her first son was born. In July of 1993, Dr. Bechard moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where both of her parents were raised, and worked there as a dentist for 21 years. Most recently she has been practicing in Durand and Thorp, Wisconsin. She is excited to get back to the Chippewa Valley area where all four children were raised. Dr. Bechard is a member of both the West Central Wisconsin Study Club and the Chippewa Valley Dental Society.
Dr. Ben Pietsch attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and continued his education at Midwestern University, where he received a Master of Arts Degree in Biomedical Sciences and Doctor of Dental Medicine. He is an active member of the ADA, Academy of General Dentistry, and Chicago Dental Society. He was born and raised in Wisconsin and is looking forward to returning home. His goal is to serve and empower patients through compassionate, exceptional dentistry.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bechard enjoys golfing, camping, playing the piano, riding motorcycles and community theatre. Dr. Bechard believes in establishing great relationships with all of her patients and providing them with the highest quality of dentistry possible. She is excited to be taking over an office dedicated to excellence in dentistry and patient care.
Dr. Ben Pietsch attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for his undergraduate studies. He then received a Master of Arts Degree in Biomedical Sciences and Doctor of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. He continues to further his knowledge in dentistry by actively participating in various study clubs and continuing education courses and is an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Chicago Dental Society.
Dr. Pietsch was born and raised in Wisconsin and is looking forward to returning home and being part of the community where he will practice dentistry. He says it's important for him to build meaningful relationships with patients, and it is his goal to serve and empower them through compassionate, exceptional dentistry.