I love being part of my patients healthcare team. I enjoy working in conjunction with my patients to help them achieve and maintain optimum oral health. I am also very passionate about teaching patients about preventive techniques to avoid a diseased oral state. I feel that helping my patients achieve a healthy oral environment improves their lives: the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, and I believe strongly in the oral-systemic health connection. Dr. Daniel R. Jacobsen
As a dentist, Dr. Daniel Jacobsen is passionate about providing compassionate, effective dental care to his patients, always focusing on their unique needs and working with them to find solutions appropriate for their clinical requirements. He develops strong connections with each patient, spending time getting to know them as individuals and talking with them about their lives and dreams of a healthy smile. Dr. Jacobsen understands that every person has their own reasons for seeking oral healthcare treatments, and instead of pressuring a patient into a specific procedure, he provides them with the information they need to make educated, empowered decisions about how to proceed.
Dr. Jacobsen believes that every professional has an obligation to further their knowledge and skills, no matter where they are in their career. That is especially true for those in the oral healthcare field, where there are constantly emerging technologies and treatment processes. The more knowledge he gains, the higher the quality of his craft and the wider range of services he can offer his patients. Dr. Jacobsen is particularly interested in continuing education courses in endodontics, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and TMJ treatments.
Dentistry is a great profession! We have the opportunity to help people every day. When you help someone, you truly get more in return than what you did for them. I am grateful that I interact with so many people from so many different backgrounds. Im always learning from my patients. There are many ways to help a patient reach optimum oral health; with each patient I work to understand their treatment goals so we can find a treatment path that works for them. Dr. Christopher M. Sikora
Dr. Christopher Sikora is known in our community for the relationships he develops with his patients. He feels it is essential to get to know a patient as an individual, to understand their desires in seeking dental care, in order to provide them with the services they need. Spending time talking with each patient, developing a rapport with them and encouraging them to be active participants in determining their treatment processes, Dr. Sikora listens to the patient and works with them to achieve oral health and a beautiful smile.
After graduation, Dr. Sikora knew that he had a firm foundation in oral healthcare knowledge, but he also knew that his profession would involve a lifelong learning process. He focuses on cosmetic dentistry, oral pathology, and TMJ treatments in his continuing education courses, as those are the most common dental issues that his patients face. In this field, there is a constant evolution in products and methods, and Dr. Sikora believes he owes it to his patients to always be informed of the best options available.
Dr. Sikora grew-up in Bloomington, IL, and Dr. Stephey, who started Prairie Dental Associates, was his dentist. He loves spending time with his wife Andrea and son Henry, as well as his daughter Addie. They enjoy doing things together, especially outdoors. During the summer, Dr. Sikora likes fishing and camping, as well as golfing. During the winter, hes often found indulging in a good book, or playing board and card games with his wife and family.
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. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Helping our patients to achieve the most healthy and beautiful smile possible is Kims passion. She enjoys getting to know each patient and learning about their lives. Kim takes dental X-rays and impressions, and works chairside with our doctors, as they care for our patients. Shes always talking with the patient during the procedure, making sure that they are comfortable, keeping them updated on what the doctor is doing and how much progress is being made. She also orders our supplies.
Interacting with our patientsand helping them during their dental visitsare Sues favorite aspects of her work. She loves the conversations she has during the day, hearing about the latest happenings in a patients life and whats been going on with their family. Sue takes dental impressions, makes temporary crowns, and assists our doctors during procedures. She is attentive to our patients comfort and their needsand is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they are happy.
Joining our team in 2012, Nicole began her career as a dental assistant in 2006. Her job entails taking X-rays and impressions and assisting our doctors during procedures. Most importantly, Nicole is here to help our patients feel comfortable and at ease, whether they are here for a simple exam or more extensive restorative work.
Debbie likes watching our young patients grow up, and enjoys establishing and maintaining relationships with our patients. As a hygienist, she provides dental cleanings, places sealants, and takes dental X-rays. A lot of her work is focused on providing oral healthcare instruction to patients, helping them to understand the connection between oral health and overall health, the importance of healthy habits, and the right way to keep ones mouth healthy between visits to our practice.
Debbie loves spending time with her family, including her husband Scot and children Brianne, Bradley, and Brooke, herson-in-law Casey, andgranddaughters Sailor and Taya. She also has two boxers, Bailey and Sadie. Shes an avid sports fan, is a volleyball official, and enjoys taking walks with dogs and her family.
Deb is focused on providing the best possible experience to our patients. She wants them to know that they are welcome and safe while hereand is very good at helping patients work through dental-related anxieties. She takes dental radiographs, provides thorough dental cleanings, performs gum treatments, and educates patients about proper home dental care processesin order to keep their teeth and gums healthy between cleanings.
Away from our office, Deb loves spending time with family and friends, including her children Sarah and Mitchell. She enjoys going on bike rides, gardening, and many other outdoor activities.She is also known to enjoy going for long walks with her friends and her dog Coby, too.
Melissa joined our office in 2019 and has been a dental hygienist since 2003. Melissa works hard at making sure her patients are comfortable and that their visit with our office is a rewarding and fun experience. Melissa loves educating our patients on proper homecare and using different tools to achieve their goal of keeping teeth for a lifetime. Her daily work includes performing adult and child cleanings, placing sealants, taking X-rays, performing gum therapy and administering local anesthetic to keep our patients comfortable when needed.
Sylvia enjoys motivating her patients toward great oral health, seeing them take those lessons to heart and making changes in their home care processes. She also very much appreciates the wonderful relationships she has formed over the years with so many of our patients, patients who have become her friends. Sylvias daily work includes performing adult and child prophylaxis, placing sealants, taking X-rays, administering local anesthetics, and performing root planing and scaling.
Assisting our patients throughout their time in our office, from greeting them as they arrive to wishing them a safe journey home as they leave, Karen is always focused on making sure that each patient knows how much we appreciate the trust they place in us. She is available to answer questions, help patients navigate dental insurance, and make financial arrangements that work with each patients budget. As our business office coordinator, Karen is always busy keeping everything running smoothly, but she makes time to welcome new patients and check in with those whove been with us for a while.
Katy spent the past eight years as a sub in our office and officially joined the team full time in 2020! She loves having the chance to meet and get to know new people, all while helping them maintain optimal oral health. Making her patients love their smile is her favorite! She truly has her patients best interests at heart.
Katy and her husband Matt have three children, Isabella, Evan, and Aiden, as well as a rescue dog named Phoenix. She enjoys taking family vacations and weekend trips, is an avid reader, and loves going to the movies. She recently took up golfing, and while she is horrible, it gives her and Matt something to do together.
We are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Our doctor and staff enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.