For patients in the Toledo, Ohio area, Dr.'s Thomas, Weisenburger and Poole of Dental Group West are dedicated to providing a range of dental care services in a dental office that exceeds your expectations. When you come to Dental Care West for your first visit, well perform a thorough exam and get to know you better, including your dental and medical history, to ensure that you get the comprehensive dental care youre searching for. But beyond our clinical excellence, we also offer a friendly, relationship-based approach that helps our patients feel relaxed at every step along the way.

We know that dental anxiety and the fear of discomfort actually keeps a lot of people from seeking out dental treatment but everyone needs regular visits to the dentist to ensure ongoing oral health. If you visit Dental Group West every six months for dental checkups and cleanings, you will see a remarkable difference in your oral health. And how do we make this more inviting? By offering comforts and amenities like:

Our dentists have also been trained at some of the most prestigious continuing education institutions, including the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies. This can make a huge difference in the results of your restorative and cosmetic dentistry at Dental Group West.

Dr. Richard Thomas is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in medical technology. He worked simultaneously as a medical technologist and research biologist before earning his D.D.S. degree from Case Western Reserve University. He then completed a one-year hospital-based residency program in advanced dental treatments for medically compromised and elderly patients at the Geisinger Medical Center. He also finished postgraduate training in complete dental reconstruction at Ohio State University and has trained at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Thomas also serves part time as an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at the University of Toledo Medical Center, where he teaches medical students, general dental and pediatric dental residents about temporomandibular disorders. He also teaches general and cosmetic dental techniques there and instructs residents on the clinic floor. His passion for teaching won him an award from UTMCs Dental Division. Dr. Thomas is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association and the Toledo Dental Society.

Dr. Tracy Poole earned her D.D.S. degree at Ohio State University in an accelerated doctoral program. Following graduation, she completed an optional externship program in surgery at the Medical College of Virginia and another optional externship program in pediatric dentistry at the Childrens Hospital in Columbus. She also earned certification in conscious sedation at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She has completed multiple courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, and has a special interest in and passion for neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Poole enjoys working with children and has volunteered with the National Give Kids A Smile campaign and has co-chaired the Toledo event in association with the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio location and the Toledo Dental Society.

She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Toledo Dental Society, where she served as a board member, and currently serves as a Delegate to the Ohio Dental Associations House of Delegates. She also is a member of the Council on Membership Services for the Ohio Dental Association, and is serving on the Ohio Dental Associations Ethics Subcommittee.

An Ohio State fan, Dr. Poole served as the OSU football teams dentist during the 1994-95 season. With a friendly personality and a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, she is known for taking very good care of her patients.

Dr. Robert Weisenburger followed in his fathers footsteps and is a second generation dentist. He earned his B.S. and D.D.S. degrees from Ohio State University and, while still a student, completed advanced training in complete dental reconstruction. He also has particular expertise in implant dentistry after finishing a comprehensive three-year internship at the Midwest Implant Institute and Center for the Advancement of Dentistry in Worthington, Ohio. Dr. Weisenburger is licensed to administer conscious sedation, so patients can literally sleep through extensive treatment.

He attends continuing education classes well beyond what is mandatory, and is an active member and past president of the Russell P. Bunting Periodontal Study Club. He also is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association and the Toledo Dental Society. Dr. Weisenburger enjoys staying fit and relishes his favorite outdoor activity, kayaking, where he has become quite proficient.