Our staff is a hard-working group of talented individuals who use their experience to deliver dental care to you. The team at Hill Avenue Dental constantly improves our skills while fostering a pleasant treatment environment for our patients. We enjoy our work, and it shows. Youll feel welcomed in our Superior, WI office and can rest assured that youll be treated with courtesy and respect.
Hill Avenue Dental uses digital imaging to take a picture of your mouth instead of using traditional methods. This is to reduce your exposure to harmful x-rays. Digital imaging machines emit up to 80% fewer x-rays than that of its old-fashioned counterpart. Drs. Clark and Clark would like to prevent you from encountering unnecessary hazards while youre in our facility.
Intraoral cameras give you a better picture of your mouth. Our cameras are attached to a chairside monitor that lets you see areas that the Hill Avenue Dental staff needs to treat. Using an intraoral camera helps us facilitate conversation about possible courses of action with you.
DIAGONOdent caries detectors alert the Hill Avenue Dental team to possible areas of decay in your teeth. Well use a light-emitting tool to scan your enamel for weakened spots and treat accordingly should we discover any troublesome zones.
Our CEREC (Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics) machine makes it possible for Dr. Clark to fit you for and create porcelain crowns in just one visit to our office! We record a 3D image of your mouth, and then CEREC technology uses precise tools to make your restoration. Not only does it save you time, but money as well, by limiting your trips to Hill Avenue Dental.
Our staff sees patients from Superior, Lake Nebagamon, Solon Springs, Brule and other areas in Douglas County and Northern Wisconsin as well as Duluth, Proctor, Hermantown and Cloquet in Northeastern Minnesota. Drs. Doug and Doug Clark take pride in providing their patients with updated dental technology, and our team cant wait to welcome you to our close-knit office.
Dr. H. Douglas Clark III was born and raised in Superior, Wisconsin, where he also attended high school! He majored in biology and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He excelled in his studies, and went on to earn a DDS from Marquette University School of Dentistry. Dr. Clark has been practicing at Hill Avenue Dental ever since graduating in 2004.
Dr. Clark's continuing education has helped him stay up-to-date on dental techniques as they develop. He's received training from Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and Spear Education from the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. He is also a member of several organizations, including the:
Dr. Clark loves working with the great team members at Hill Avenue Dental. He insists that everyone in the office is very experienced in the profession, and he believes that this experience allows the staff to deliver the very best service to the practice. He loves working in the community in which he was raised, and enjoys being able to help dental patients in their time of need.
Dr. Clark is happily married to Pam, who also works in the office as a dental assistant! When he's not dedicating his time and talents to patients, Dr. Clark enjoys his family time and activities with his children. Dr. Clark also likes to hunt, play golf, coach hockey and travel.
Drs. Clark and Clark are extremely proud of the highly trained and compassionate individuals that assist them in delivering personal, gentle dental care to their patients. Each member of the team maintains a passion for excellence and a commitment to constant and never ending improvement. The team concept is the key to delivering a higher standard that our patients come to expect at Hill Avenue Dental. Throughout each year, we attend continuing education seminars, and implement what we have learned to provide up-to-date dental service to our patients.
In her free time, she and her husband spend a lot of their summer at Swansons Campground in Solon Springs. In the off months she enjoys watching the MN Wild, UMD Bulldog hockey, and is an avid Packer fan! She also enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes.
Jennifer brought her 21 years of dental experience to Hill Avenue Dental in February 2021, as our Business Assistant. She says she was grateful for the opportunity to join such a great practice, and her co-workers say they hit the jackpot in finding her! Her personality and knowledge in her position is something our patients really appreciate as well.
Jennifers favorite part of working in the dental office is getting to know the patients and building a personal relationship. She loves to assist patients in utilizing their dental insurance efficiently and obtaining the treatment they need.
Jennifer is married to her high school sweetheart and has two boys who keep them very busy. She enjoys watching her sons play football and has a passion for running. She has completed over 15 half-marathons in 6 different states but her hometown Grandmas Marathon remains her favorite.
Pam has been a valued member of the Hill Avenue Dental team since 2000. She earned her dental assisting certification and registration from Duluth Business University in Minnesota. She also completes annual continuing education courses at local and regional conferences to stay in touch with the latest developments in the dental field.
Pam enjoys working with patients and helping to make each patients visit to the dental office the best it can be. As a self-proclaimed 'people person', Pam always makes it her goal to give patients a great experience during their time at the practice. Pam brings her pleasant personality to the office every day and says, Its just as easy to be happy. It just makes for a better day! She likes working at Hill Avenue Dental because she feels that the doctor is a very dedicated professional who is excellent at what he does. Pam insists that everyone at the office is the best at what they do.
Cindy is originally from Superior and is currently living in Lake Nebagamon. She has worked as a Registered Dental Hygienist for Hill Avenue Dental since 1986. She earned her associate's degree from University of Minnesota-Duluth, and has been working for our practice ever since! Over the years Cindy has built great relationships and has enjoyed watching many of those families grow.
Cindy loves working directly with patients and teaching them about dentistry. She claims that there's a great environment at Hill Avenue Dental, and the entire team is committed to giving their patients high-quality care. Cindy attributes that capability to continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. She appreciates the support from her team members and doctor, and enjoys the friendships she's created.
Outside of the office, Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. In the summer months she loves being on their pontoon and in the wintertime snowmobiling. One of her favorite things to do in her spare time is baking sweet treats for her loved ones.
Bethany attended Dental Hygiene School at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN. She worked as a Dental Assistant here at Hill Avenue Dental for two years before earning her Associate Degree for Dental Hygiene in 2021. She loves helping our patients improve their oral health and enjoys making a personal connection. Our patients and staff enjoy her bubbly, positive personality and radiant smile.
At our office, Bethany is a valuable employee. Not only does she care for our patients in her role as a Dental Hygienist but continues to work alongside Dr. Clark III as a Dental Assistant performing restorative procedures. The variety that the two roles bring to her day keeps her passionate about her profession.
Nicolle attended Lake Superior College where she earned her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene. She grew up locally in Lake Nebagamon and has been a patient here at Hill Avenue Dental her whole life. Nicolle always loved coming to the dentist and enjoyed the team and the environment. She knew right away that she wanted to work at Hill Avenue and make people feel comfortable the same way she felt growing up.
When asked what she enjoys most about her job, she says The relationships that I form with my patients, I wouldnt trade those connections for anything! She loves communicating and getting to know each and every patient. You will find that she is compassionate, able to put her patients at ease and ensures a positive dental experience.