With a warm smile and dental experience, Dr. Abbey LaManna is focused on keeping your teeth healthy and providing a positive and relaxing dental experience. Dr. LaManna welcomes all ages in her comfortable, private practices on the North Shore of Milwaukee. Her goal is for all of her patients to receive top quality preventive and comprehensive dental treatment that is also affordable.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. LaManna received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Dr. LaManna and her husband have two beautiful children whom they both adore. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family playing tennis, bike riding, traveling, having picnics in the park, playing golf with her husband, and singing and reading with her children. She also is known to hum a song or two while working!
Dr. Ben was born and raised in Wind Lake, Wisconsin and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Dr. Ben went on to graduate magna cum laude from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and also served as class vice president.
When Dr. Ben is out of the office, he enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle consisting of fishing, basketball and copious amounts of golfing. He is very passionate about his favorite sports teams including the Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers. His favorite dessert is Kopps Turtle Custard. So, if you spot him at your local Kopps, be sure to give him a wave!
Dr. Marli grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She later obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. After working as a dental hygienist in Minneapolis, Dr. Marli decided to move to Indianapolis to attend the Indiana University School of Dentistry to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a dentist.
Dr. Marli discovered her passion for dentistry at age 16, when she volunteered at Open Door Dental Clinic in Door County, WI. She learned the value of connecting with patients to understand their goals as well as their concerns. From volunteering as a receptionist and dental assistant, to working as a dental hygienist and now a dentist, Dr. Marli has developed a keen appreciation for the art of dentistry and for helping people understand the importance of oral health.
In her free time, Dr. Marli enjoys reading, yoga, running and spending time with her beautiful nieces. She loves going to new restaurants and traveling to new places. Dr. Marli loves being near the lake and is happy to call the North Shore home.
Dr. Linh is originally from Da Nang, Vietnam. She moved to the U.S. in 2005 after finishing high school in Vietnam. Dr. Linh attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for her bachelors degree in Biochemistry. After that, she moved to Milwaukee and attended Marquette University School of Dentistry for her DDS degree. At Marquette, Dr. Linh met her best friend/husband and they both fell in love with each other, as well as with the city. They decided to stay in the area after graduation to build a home. They now have three beautiful children.
Dr. Linh enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially establishing meaningful doctor-patient relationships. Growing up in Vietnam, visiting a dentist was always a scary experience. Because of this, she relates to patients with dental anxiety. This is why she always aims to provide the most comfortable care possible, striving to give all of her patients a pleasant dental experience.
Dr. Hall hails from across the big lake in Michigan, but he is now happy to call Milwaukee home. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Miami of Ohio, with a major in biology & a minor in neuroscience. He then attended Marquette University School of Dentistry, where he was trained in all manners of dental treatment including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures & root canals.
In his spare time, Dr. Hall enjoys biking, tennis, backpacking, rock climbing, snowboarding & exploring all of the unique food & festivals Milwaukee has to offer. He is passionate about travel & gaining a more global perspective to help further serve his community here. If you have been thinking about working toward a healthier smile, come meet Dr. Hall today!
Dr. Lathe is originally from a small city in northern Illinois. She attended University of Illinois at Chicago for her undergraduate studies & earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. After college, she moved to Milwaukee with her partner & attended Marquette University School of Dentistry. There she obtained her DDS degree & graduated summa cum laude. She fell in love with Wisconsin & is proud to call Milwaukee home.
Dr. Lathe is passionate about dentistry & loves working with children & adults alike. She is committed to helping her patients feel comfortable in the dental chair, while also achieving life-long healthy smiles.
Dr. Empson was born & raised in Peoria, Illinois, & graduated magna cum laude from Wabash College, where he studied biology, chemistry & economics. He spent four years living in Chicago attending University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, where he was inducted as an Omicron Kappa Upsilon member (National Dental Honor Society). He is currently receiving advanced training in orthodontics as a resident at Marquette University.
Dr. Empson loves the technical skills that make dentistry unique, but he finds the patient interactions the most rewarding. He never treats a stranger & aims to provide high quality care in a relaxing environment.
Outside the clinic, you can find Dr. Empson exploring restaurants, sport stadiums & hiking trails. Youll always spot him at Lakefront State Park in the summer & he considers himself a rising golfer & pickleball player.
Nicole loves working in the dental field because she enjoys helping and interacting with patients. To her, its a privilege to meet and get to know so many different people. She believes that when youre able to get to know patients and make them feel welcome to the office, it makes them more eager to come and thats an amazing feeling for her, especially for those patients who start out being afraid of the dentist.
Nicole spends her free time with friends and family, hanging out with her dog, Buddy, and watching and attending sporting events. When the Wisconsin weather allows her to, she loves being outside. She also enjoys watching movies and listening to all types of music, with her favorite being country. Nicole also absolutely loves the Packers!
Lindsee loves working in the dental field because she gets to serve patients on a daily basis. The opportunity to help get young patients off to a good start without fear of dental visits and to positively impact their future oral health is extremely rewarding to her. Lindsee also enjoys being able to develop relationships with patients at each visit and help them to improve their at-home care while providing oral education. Lindsee does her best to give patients every tool they need to always have good checkups.
When Lindsee is not with her patients, you can find her staying active outdoors at Elkhart Lake, in the kitchen trying out new recipes, crafting with the kids and tackling design projects. She is also proud to say that she can shop till she drops!
Alana loves working in the dental field because she enjoys providing preventative and gentle care! She had such pleasant experiences in the past as a patient, making her very passionate in making sure her patients are comfortable as well. Her hometown is the South side of Milwaukee and she graduated with an A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene from Milwaukee Area Technical College. Alanas favorite part of the day is seeing a familiar face!
Outside of the office, Alana spends as much time with her family as possible and contributes needed goods to local dog shelters. Her favorite music is anything from classic rock to pop songs! Her playlist is endless! Alana is also a big time Packer fan!
Taylor loves working in the dental field because its incredibly fulfilling knowing that shes helping people achieve better dental health every day. Her favorite part of the day is the morning when shes getting everything set up for the days patients. To her, its exciting finding out who shell get to see each day!