Dentist Office Team
Your health means the world to us.
We value your commitment to lifelong dental health and pledge ourselves to caring for you. We take pride in bringing you first-class, modern and cost-effective dental care by constantly updating our skills and techniques, and by putting you and your individual needs first.
Mike DeWan
DDS
Dentist Michael DeWan has been committed to providing high-quality, efficient and cost-effective dental care since 1985.
A long-time resident of Milwaukee, Mike received his bachelor's degree from the University of Milwaukee in 1979 and his DDS from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1985. He completed a dental residency at one of the Veterans Administration's largest regional medical centers in Kansas. Today, he lives in the Downer Avenue neighborhood and enjoys his short commute to work.
As a dentist, Mike is passionate about continuing to develop his professional skills in order to provide his patients with the most advanced care possible. He has taken numerous continuing education courses in endodontic therapy (root canal treatment) at Boston University, and in the study of occlusion and TMJ disorders at The Dawson Academy and The Piper Research Center in Florida.
In addition, he spends many hours each month in continuing education courses to stay abreast of rapidly changing technologies, learn about advances in dental aesthetics and cosmetic dentistry, and further his study of jaw mechanics. He is a member of the Greater Milwaukee Dental Association, the Wisconsin Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry, the American Equilibration Society, and the Seattle Study Club and Milwaukee Study Club, which offer continuing studies in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
When he's not in the office, Mike loves to read, play guitar and stay active. It's not uncommon to see him biking or jogging through the neighborhood, even on the coldest of days! Mike also recently became a member of the Harley Davidson community, after shifting his focus from flying planes to riding motorcycles (though he has actually found that riding makes him want to fly planes even more). Mike also relishes participating in community activities on Milwaukee's East Side, whether it's sponsoring the health fair at the Milwaukee Catholic Home, volunteering at the Urban Ecology Center, or organizing the Lake Park 4th of July parade
Make an appointment with our friendly, professional team today to experience DeWan Dental Wellness!
Charlie
Administrator
Charlie
Administrator
You'll see Charlie around the front office and throughout the clinic, occasionally assisting Mike. She started at DeWan Dental Wellness as an assistant and has since found she really enjoys overseeing the ins and outs of the entire practice.
Charlie graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Anthropology and Spanish with a main focus in studying issues surrounding global health. Vision care has been her professional focus for many years, and she has worked for several local eye care health clinics.
Charlie lives on the East side, and when she's not here at the office or doing research, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, slacklining at the park, and playing the violin.
Haley
Front Office
Haley
Front Office
Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, Haley is the first person you'll see when you come to our office. She will also be the one you'll be gabbing with on the phone when you schedule your appointment! She is responsible for checking your insurance and answering any questions you might have. Her boundless compassion and warm disposition truly shows she makes patient comfort top priority.
Prior to settling down in Milwaukee, Haley taught in Korea and Taiwan. She enjoys biking, cooking, and traveling!
Brooke
Dental Hygienist
Brooke
Dental Hygienist
Brooke joined the DeWan Dental team in fall of 2022. She enjoys getting to know our close community of patients. Originally from rural Hartford, she moved to the East Side to complete her education at MATC and still resides here today. When Brooke's not working she enjoys walking her dog, Elsa, seeing live music, and enjoying the many city happenings and attractions. Her favorite part about dental hygiene is helping patients feel comfortable in the chair while they achieve healthier habits and smiles!
Stephanie
Dental Hygienist
Stephanie
Dental Hygienist
Stephanie joined the DeWan Dental team at the beginning of 2022! Stephanie has years of experience in the dental field as she began her career as a dental assistant and later pursued her passion of becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist, graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2020. She also holds a license in cosmetology and has enjoyed providing a variety of wellness services for the community for many years. Stephanie is a Racine native and lives there today. She appreciates the commute as she gets to see the beautiful sunrises along Lake Michigan each morning!
Stephanie enjoys long walks on the beach, telling jokes, and making people laugh. She is usually smiling and it's contagious! Her favorite ways to spend her free time include being a mom, dreaming, playing outside, reading scientific articles, creating art, and being happy.
Christina
Senior Dental Assistant
Christina
Senior Dental Assistant
Christina has been helping Dr. DeWan care for patients since 2006. She makes a point of treating each patient like family – if it's storming when you leave the dentist office, she will call to make sure you arrived home safely.
A big baseball fan, Christina watches all the Brewers games and tries to head to the stadium every chance she gets. But when the Phillies are in town, she flips loyalties!
She grew up in Northern Wisconsin and now lives in West Allis with her darling green-eyed cat. She tries to get up north as often as possible to visit her young nieces.
Lexi
Dental Assistant
Lexi
Dental Assistant
Lexi grew up in Waukesha but moved to the East Side in 2021 after completing a Dental Assisting program in Oconomowoc. Her favorite color is yellow, like the sun, which she tries to enjoy as much as possible during the short summer! In the winter she revels in snowboarding or traveling to visit family and friends. Italy and Greece are next on her list to get her in touch with her ancestral roots!