Dr. Jane Mathen was born and raised in India where she attained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at theUniversity of Kerala. While in India she performed dentistry in a hospital setting. Dr. Mathen moved to Wisconsin in 1985 where she attendedMarquette University School of Dentistry. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1989. Dr. Mathen joined our practice in Appleton in 1998.

Dr. Mathen is a member of theAmerican Dental Association, theWisconsin Dental Association,and theOutagamie County Dental Society. She stays active in the dental community as a supervising dentist for the Fox Valley Technical College Dental Hygiene Program in Appleton. Dr. Mathen also volunteers at the Tri-County Dental Clinic. Throughout the years Dr. Mathen has attended numerous continuing education courses in all aspects of dentistry.

When Dr. Mathen isnt giving excellent care to her patients, she enjoys sewing, listening to NPR, and cooking. She is a wonderful cook of authentic Indian food and treats her staff to her delicacies throughout the year. Dr. Mathen also loves to spend time with her family which consists of her husband, two adult daughters and their husbands, and three beautiful granddaughters.

As your dentist, Dr. Rachel Breining was born and raised in Neenah, WI. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemistry. She went on to attend Marquette University School of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2020. After graduating from Marquette, Dr. Rachel completed a one-year general practice residency at the University of Minnesota. She joined the team at Elite Smiles Little Chute in February 2022, replacing Dr. Mark Lenz after his retirement.

Dr. Rachel chose to go into dentistry because she wanted to help people look and feel their best and realized the importance of oral health in keeping the whole body healthy. She also enjoys that dentistry is always changing and evolving, giving her the opportunity to learn new things every day. The highlight of her workday is watching patients feel more confident and comfortable. Dr. Rachel is a member of the ADA and WDA and looks forward to opportunities to continue her education.

When Dr. Rachel isnt practicing dentistry, she enjoys running, playing the violin, cross stitch embroidery, and trying to keep house plants alive. She is currently looking for a local musical organization to join that would allow her to play her violin more, so if you know of any, feel free to share next time you are in! Dr. Rachel is excited to be back in the Fox Cities and close to her family again.

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

Karen is our wonderful British addition to the practice. She has been working in dentistry since 1995 and spent most of those years as a chair-side dental assistant. She made the move to the front office just a few years ago to expand her abilities in the dental field and fill in wherever the office needed her. Karen chose dentistry as a career when she was leaving the medical field. She knew she wanted to stay in healthcare and a wonderful opportunity came up with Dr. Dale Scharines team and she never looked back. Her favorite aspect of working in dental is the fact that there is always something new to learn.

When not at work, Karen enjoys weight training, kayaking, hiking, live theater, concerts, and biking. She has two wonderful adult children that she is extremely proud of, and two of the most precious grandsons, Maverick and Oliver, that give her great joy.

Sheila is the smiling face that greets you when you walk in the front door of our office. She has been in the dental field since 1997 and started her career as a registered dental hygienist. She recently made the switch to working in the front office and has been a priceless addition to that side of the practice. Sheilas role has her helping patients with insurance questions and problems as well as figuring out treatment financials to help patients make their dentistry affordable. Sheila went into the dental field because she wanted a career that allowed her to work one on one with patients to maintain excellent oral health. She loves the personal relationships she has developed with her patients over the years.

In her spare time Sheila enjoys reading, crocheting, golfing, and spending time with her family. She has been married to Dan since 1993 and they have two children, Katy and Nick, and a sweet puppy named Bella. We are proud to say that Sheila is one of the multiple veterans in our practice having served in the United States Army.

Stacy has been working in the dental field since 2000. She started her career as a dental assistant and filled that role for about 15 years. She then moved on to the business side of dentistry, continued her education with a bachelors and masters degree in business, and became the office manager. She splits her time between a few of our offices, but is always available to help where needed. Stacy said that she has always loved teeth and has known since 3rd grade that she wanted to work in the dental field. Her favorite part of the job is making people who are fearful feel more comfortable, and seeing kids faces when they get their braces off.

Outside of work Stacy enjoys going up north with her husband Eric, daughter Emma, and their little dog, Sofie. She also loves traveling, snowmobiling, reading, crafting, and continuing to learn new things.

Stacey is part of our amazing hygiene department and has been a practicing registered dental hygienist since 2011. The dental field drew her in because she wanted a career that was always changing and would provide opportunities for new challenges, growth, and learning. She loves that she is able to meet people from all walks of life and help each of them to achieve their best oral and overall health. Stacey is very personable and has a great sense of humor that she enjoys sharing with patients and co-workers.

Stacey was born and raised in Little Chute. You will sometimes find her chatting in the waiting room with patients she has known her whole life. She is married to her husband Tim and together they have four children and five grandchildren. When not at the office she loves to spend time with her family, get filled in on the latest Royal Family gossip, and she also likes to travel.

Kris is a registered dental hygienist who has been practicing since 1976. She graduated from the prestigious Marquette University. She chose this career because of the schedule flexibility when raising a family. Kris said that her favorite aspects of working in this field are the relationships she has built with patients who now feel almost like family, and the fact that she loves her coworkers. Kris has a kind and gentle spirit that makes patients feel calm and relaxed when in her chair.

Kris was born and raised in Little Chute where she married her husband Jerry and also raised her four children. She is the lucky grandmother to six grandchildren. In her time outside the office she enjoys walking and refinishing furniture.

Rita is one of our registered dental hygienists who has been practicing since 1989. She recently continued her education by earning her bachelors degree in dental hygiene. She chose the dental field because it has always intrigued her, and she felt like it was a great career option. She enjoys that every mouth she sees has a unique personality attached to it. She is a people person so the chance to work with many different people in our community makes her happy. You will often hear Ritas happy laughter filling the hygiene quad on the clinical side of the building.

When Rita isnt providing excellent patient care she enjoys hiking, biking, family outings, and swimming. She has two adult daughters. One of her daughters is an elementary school teach and the other is a mortgage processing specialist. Rita also has 3 fur babies, a husky named Raichael and two cats named Cleo and April.

Denise started her dental journey in 1977 while serving in the United States Navy as a dental assistant. Outside of the Navy, this career has allowed her to work in dentistry in both California and Wisconsin. Being born and raised in this area allows Denise to connect with her patients on a personal level and care for them like family. Her favorite part of the job is working with people and seeing their smile when they complete their treatment. Denise loves to sing and you will no doubt hear her belting out tunes in the office.

Karrie has been working in the dental field as an assistant since 2013. She was scouted to work in our office because of her great people skills, connection to the community, and dedicated work ethic. She feels that the highlight of her job is being able to work with all of the different patients that are seen in our clinic. Karrie is skilled at her job and keeps our clinical side up and running in good condition. She always has a smile on her face and is a source of laughter for our office. She will also be the first to start a game of Name That Song or Who Sings It with the team.

We are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Dr. Jane Mathen, Dr. Rachel Breining and our team enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.