Fredrick Schilling, D.D.S. started Skyway Dental Clinic in 1982 and was joined in 2017 by Maggie Craven Thompson, D.D.S. Skyway Dental Clinic is a comprehensive and caring dental home for families and working professionals in and around downtown Minneapolis.

Dr. Fred and Dr. Maggie are proud to be part of the large and bustling downtown community but their approach to dentistry features more personal touch. Dr. Fred and Dr. Maggie believe spending focused, one-on-one time with our patients is important for fostering strong patient-provider relationships. We are committed to patient education and our goal is to empower each person who comes through the door to be active, informed participants in decisions regarding their dental health care.

Dr. Maggie Craven Thompson was born and raised in Austin, MN a.k.a Spamtown, USA. She moved to Minneapolis in 2009 to attend the University of Minnesota for her undergraduate career, receiving a B.S. in Biology. After falling in love with the metro area, she continued her academic career at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2017. Go Gophers!

Dr. Maggie is excited to have found a home at Skyway Dental Clinic and grateful for the mentorship of Dr. Schilling. In 2021, she became the new owner and operator of Skyway Dental Clinic. As a proponent of lifelong learning, she is active in various professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, the City of Lakes Chapter of the Seattle Study Club, and Spear Education Study Club.

Dr. Maggie is passionate about developing lasting patient relationships through patient education and quality, personalized care. She now resides in St. Paul with her husband, Matt, and their rescue pup, Lena. She spends her free time with family and friends, traveling, crafting, cooking, and exploring the Twin Cities through long walks with Lena and frequenting local restaurants.

Dr. Schilling has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. His philosophy on dentistry springs from the Latin meaning of doctor, which is teacher. Dr. Schilling believes in helping his patients understand how to achieve and keep a great smile, with the best treatment possible. He also believes that in every good dentist is an artist ready to create beauty on a canvas of a different type. Dr. Schilling practices painless dentistry using state-of-the-arttoolsandprocedures.

Dr. Schillings interest in dentistry began in 1975 during his last year in the US Army, where he was stationed in Germany. He worked on base at the dental clinic and soon realized he had found his future career. Dr. Schilling graduated from theUniversity of Minnesota School of Dentistryas a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and opened Skyway Dental Clinic in 1982.

Dr. Schilling is a member of theAmerican Dental Association, theMinnesota Dental Association, theDowntown Seattle Study Club, and in 2010 he became a Diplomate of theAcademy of Clinical Sleep Disorder Disciplinesto diagnose and provide care for patients withSleep Apnea.

Eileen studied Dental Hygiene at Northwestern University, graduating in 1989. She spent the first 8 years of her career in Chicago, working for both a general dentist and a periodontist. She and her husband moved to the twin cities in 1997. They have two children, a daughter and a son. Eileen serves as secretary on her church council and served as treasurer of her sons high school swim team for 4 years. She and her family enjoy spending time at the cabin and traveling, having taken trips to Norway and Australia in the last few years.

Diane graduated from Minneapolis Technical Colleges Dental Assisting program in 1987 and has been working in the dental field ever since. She strives for excellence and is proud to be Licensed and DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) Certified. Diane joined Skyway Dental in 2012, and brought with her many years of experience in the dental profession. The ever-changing world of dentistry has taught Diane to learn and grow both professionally and personally. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and feels that helping people with their dental needs is very rewarding and positive.

Kimberly joined Skyway Dental Clinic in 2017 as a Licensed Dental Assistant. She brings with her 29 years of dental experience. Patient comfort is Kims main focus as she assists in treating patients. Kim has two adult children and resides in Stacy, MN. Although Kim is accustomed to rural life, she is a big city girl at heart!

Cindy graduated from Concorde Career Institute as a Licensed Dental Assistant in 1994. She joined the Skyway Dental Clinic team in August 2008 as a Dental Assistant. In 2015, Cindy joined our administrative team and she is the first friendly face you see when you walk in to our office! Patients are quickly comforted by Cindys friendly demeanor and extensive dental experience. Cindy maintains her dental assistant licensure and you may occasionally catch her assisting one of our doctors.

Cindy has two adult children and one high-school aged child who will graduate in 2020, and two grandchildren who keep her very busy. Recently, Cindy got engaged and now she has two step-children to add to her brood. If youre counting, thats nine people in her house!