I love being a dentist. I am not a person who is defined by my profession, but rather a person who wishes to define my profession. My passion lies in delivering the highest standard of care available to my patients. It is exciting to me when patients express how much they appreciate us and enjoy coming to our office. Since I was a young girl, I had always wanted to be in a field that helped others be healthy. Dentistry fulfilled that desire as well as provided me with an opportunity to create beautiful smiles that can truly change ones life.
I come to work each day truly enjoying the fact that I help my patients achieve the dental health goals that are important to them. I appreciate that we are not only improving their dental health but their overall health and quality of life. It is incredibly satisfying to work with so many unique people every day. I feel as though they are a part of my family, and I strive to treat them as such.
I am continuously involved in various forms of continuing education. By keeping up with the latest techniques, materials, and technology available in dentistry, I am able to give my patients the high-quality service they deserve. It is important for me to continuously improve upon what I do.
Originally from Waukegan, IL, I currently reside in Elkhorn, WI with my husband, Travis. We have two children, Ali and Joey, as well as two labs named Crush and Rogue and our cat Yeti. I love spending time with my family, and we have a lot of fun together. It is important to me to instill in my children the importance of education, hard work, and compassion, and how this will help them achieve their goals in life.
I think it is essential to give back to the community, which supports my business and my family. On a professional level, I participate annually in the Give Kids a Smile program and I have volunteered for the Mission of Mercy. My team and I also participate in many community activities and sponsorships throughout the year. We have also started our own Give Veterans a Smile program that is held in my office every Veterans Day.
I grew up in a small town, Medford, WI. I completed my undergraduate degree at UW-Eau Claire and earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2014 from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. I completed my dental residency at the Langley Air Force Base in Virginia and practiced general dentistry at Malmstrom Air Force Base for three years. My wife Melissa and I met during our time at college together. I still serve in dentistry with the Air National Guard. I love all aspects of general dentistry but I really enjoy specialty dental treatment.
Melissa and I reside in Fort Atkinson and enjoy living in the community we work in. In our free time we love spending time outdoors, hitting the links when we can find the time, and trying new craft beers. We are big Wisconsin sports fans and love to cheer on our hometown teams!
I was born in Minnesota but lived in Wisconsin the majority of my life. I completed my undergraduate degree at UW-Eau Claire and earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2016 from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Just two weeks after dental school, Brandon and I got married. We moved to Montana for 2 years so he could complete his active duty time at Malmstrom Air Force Base. After that we migrated this way to be closer to my family.
I enjoy being a general dentist but I really enjoy seeing the little ones. I love the idea of them having a good experience to hopefully keep their perception of the dentist a positive one as they get older!
Brandon and I are happy to be raising our family in Fort Atkinson.We are happy to have our two sons, and one on the way, grow up near family and put roots into a community where our children will grow. With a young family we dont seem to have a lot of free time lately, but we are enjoying this season of life!
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 130 reviews
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a year ago
Very nice staff, took very good care of my daughter and made her feel comfortable. Thank you so much!
Corinna Bindrim
a year ago
Dr. Melissa and Kathy are extremely understanding of my fears of dentistry from my childhood. As such; they are helping me to overcome the anxiety with tender kindness and an abundance of compassion. I have a number of treatments yet to conquer and I know I'm in good hands. Thank you so very much Dr. Melissa and Kathy!
Dianne Hrobsky
a year ago
Thanks Dr. Trimbell and Tammy for the excellent care taken in extracting my infected tooth. Nothing to it.
John Van Daele
a year ago
3 filings no pain, all done in just over hour
Lindsay Keeser
a year ago
The staff was very friendly and super helpful.
Brian Thompson
a year ago
I can't say enough great things about Rock River Dental. What a relief it is to know that my dental needs will be taken care of without a shadow of doubt.
Dawn Sleaver
a year ago
Love this dental office! State-of-the-art equipment and knowledge, caring and personable staff. Not too many people can say they comfortably had a filling with NO numbing but I'm one of them. I have, and will continue to recommend Rock River Dental.
Adam Feldman
2 years ago
Excellent experience! Basically a royal treatment! Jess, the Hygienist, was fantastic! The office exceded my expectations and their smiles are contagious!
Jamie Channing
2 years ago
Very personable and professional staff from the front desk to the Dentist herself. Comfortable clean setting. Very caring and they pay close attention to details.
Tami Kalepp
2 years ago
Rock River Dental and Dr Trimble were wonderful!! I have never liked going to the dentist but they made me feel safe and well taken care of. Stephanie stayed with me the whole time during my procedure. I can't recommend them enough. I am looking forward to coming back soon for all my dental needs!! Thank you all very much
Chad Miller
2 years ago
Great service, very informative, go above and beyond to make sure you comfortable. Very comforting atmosphere with friendly staff.
Clay Thompson
2 years ago
Amazing, everyone is so nice! They care about the patients, I had not gone to the dentist in years! I read some reviews and chose rock river dental, I'm glad I did the nicest dentist office that I have been to. I would highly recommend!!! Thanks for making me feel comfortable!
Pat Danielson
2 years ago
I really enjoy the staff at Rock River Dental. The dentists, technicians and office staff are all very professional -- they are also friendly and caring. I gladly recommend Rock River Dental to my friends and family members. Other bonuses are the various payment plans they offer to assist folks who don't have a dental insurance plan -- and the wide variety of services which they can provide. It's a great place to do business!
Amber Majewski
2 years ago
My young son and i love Rock River Dental! They are so kind and really take excellent care of their patients!
tom harmon
2 years ago
I've been with Dr. Showalter, since she started.She and Dr Trimbell, really care about me, and listen to all I have to say and use the newest technology, never hurt me and have taken care of my oral challenges most of my life. And the whole staff is really nice. They are the Best.
Marylou Nichols
2 years ago
My review is based on my past experiences with other dentist and I give Rock River 5 stars because they truly care about their patients. They treat me with respect and actually listen to my concerns and needs. They work with me to get the best plan for my budget. Everyone there are friendly and upbeat. Thank you!
Jill Schueneman
2 years ago
My fiance & I have been going to Rock River Dental for years now. We even continue to drive over 30 minutes to stay with Dr. Showalter & staff after we moved. I also want to mention Dr. Trimbell, he took the time to get me in to fix my permanent retainer which had lost some of its bonding glue. Dr. Trimbell was thorough & made sure the other spots were still intact. I would highly recommend this dental practice for anyone close to the area & also to others who don't mind driving a little ways.
Bev Wolfram
2 years ago
Excellent experience. Highly recommend Dr. Trumbull and all staff
Diane Lundt
2 years ago
I have been going to Rock River Dental for many years and have always had a wonderful experience. The staff is always very friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. They take great care to make sure every procedure is as pain-free as possible. I highly recommend Rock River Dental and their amazing staff!
Mike Heagney
2 years ago
Friends and very helpful staff. The Doctors are great and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this dental clinic to everyone.
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