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Dr. Chelsea Kepler, Dentist
Dr. Kepler grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She became interested in pursuing a career in dentistry at the age of sixteen after her orthodontist suggested she look into the field because of her many clinical questions for him. She graduated from dental school at Indiana University in 2017, then completed a residency in general practice dentistry at the University of Michigan in 2018. Before coming to work at Affordable Dental Care, she worked to bridge the access-to-care gap through work at a community health center in Indianapolis as well as volunteering at a dental clinic serving refugees in Amman, Jordan. Outside of work, Dr. Kepler loves cooking (and eating!), traveling whenever possible, watching movies and shows with her husband, and playing with her dog.
Dr. Kepler grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She became interested in pursuing a career in dentistry at the age of sixteen after her orthodontist suggested she look into the field because of her many clinical questions for him. She graduated from dental school at Indiana University in 2017, then completed a residency in general practice dentistry at the University of Michigan in 2018. Before coming to work at Affordable Dental Care, she worked to bridge the access-to-care gap through work at a community health center in Indianapolis as well as volunteering at a dental clinic serving refugees in Amman, Jordan. Outside of work, Dr. Kepler loves cooking (and eating!), traveling whenever possible, watching movies and shows with her husband, and playing with her dog.
Dr. Chuck Rubash, Dentist
Dr. Chuck grew up in Aurora, Minnesota, and graduated from dental school at Marquette University in 1981. He practiced dentistry in New Lisbon, WI, for 30 years before selling his practice and moving to Madison. He worked at the Whitewater clinic until it merged with the Madison clinic and then started at the Madison location, which significantly shortened his commute!
Dr. Chuck's mom gave him some direction as far as what you should do with your life, which helped him decide he wanted to become a dentist. His favorite thing about working at Affordable Dental Care is that everyone is really friendly, gets along, and does a nice job. Outside of work, he's a "comic geek" and sometimes travels to Comic Con events.
Dr. Chuck grew up in Aurora, Minnesota, and graduated from dental school at Marquette University in 1981. He practiced dentistry in New Lisbon, WI, for 30 years before selling his practice and moving to Madison. He worked at the Whitewater clinic until it merged with the Madison clinic and then started at the Madison location, which significantly shortened his commute!
Dr. Chuck's mom gave him some direction as far as what you should do with your life, which helped him decide he wanted to become a dentist. His favorite thing about working at Affordable Dental Care is that everyone is really friendly, gets along, and does a nice job. Outside of work, he's a "comic geek" and sometimes travels to Comic Con events.
Alan Thompson, Office Manager
Alan was born in Neenah, WI, and grew up in Fitchburg, WI. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University with a minor in Economics. He has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018, but he worked in the same building at the previous clinic for two years before ADC moved in.
Alan didn't always know he wanted to work in dentistry, but his friend's dad needed an office manager for his dental clinic and Alan was the right fit! He likes working at Affordable Dental Care because of the other staff members he gets to work with each day. When he's not at work, Alan loves hiking and photography, so he takes lots of photos of the nature he sees on his hikes. You can see his photography on the calendar when you walk into our office!
Alan was born in Neenah, WI, and grew up in Fitchburg, WI. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University with a minor in Economics. He has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018, but he worked in the same building at the previous clinic for two years before ADC moved in.
Alan didn't always know he wanted to work in dentistry, but his friend's dad needed an office manager for his dental clinic and Alan was the right fit! He likes working at Affordable Dental Care because of the other staff members he gets to work with each day. When he's not at work, Alan loves hiking and photography, so he takes lots of photos of the nature he sees on his hikes. You can see his photography on the calendar when you walk into our office!
Victoria Pogue, Hygienist
Victoria was raised in California, but has lived in and loved Wisconsin for the past decade after moving here with only a suitcase. While caring for animals as a veterinarian technician, she found her love for cleaning teeth. This ultimately led to the discovery of her passion for improving overall systemic health by improving the oral health of others. After switching careers to the field of dentistry, she spends every day following her passion by providing benevolent care to her patients. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, kayaking with her dog, Winslow, or reading a book under a tree. Her favorite quote is "Sometimes when you are in a dark place you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted." Ella habla español tambien. :)
Victoria was raised in California, but has lived in and loved Wisconsin for the past decade after moving here with only a suitcase. While caring for animals as a veterinarian technician, she found her love for cleaning teeth. This ultimately led to the discovery of her passion for improving overall systemic health by improving the oral health of others. After switching careers to the field of dentistry, she spends every day following her passion by providing benevolent care to her patients. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, kayaking with her dog, Winslow, or reading a book under a tree. Her favorite quote is "Sometimes when you are in a dark place you think you've been buried, but you've actually been planted." Ella habla español tambien. :)
Zulay Montiel, Dental Assistant
Zulay grew up in Machiques, Venezuela, and studied dentistry at the University of Zulia. She has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018. There was a dental office in Zulay's middle school in Venezuela, which she visited often because the dentist was really handsome. Because she was there so much, the dentist thought she liked the office, so he gave her a tour and showed her the dental equipment. One day, he took her hands and told her that she had the hands of a dentist. She wanted to work in dentistry from that day on. Her favorite part of working at Affordable Dental Care is the humanity she witnesses in this office. When she's not at work, Zulay likes to play tennis, which has been a hobby of hers since she lived in Venezuela. She loves to spend time with her adorable daughter, who was born in September 2019.
Zulay grew up in Machiques, Venezuela, and studied dentistry at the University of Zulia. She has worked at Affordable Dental Care since the Madison office opened in April 2018. There was a dental office in Zulay's middle school in Venezuela, which she visited often because the dentist was really handsome. Because she was there so much, the dentist thought she liked the office, so he gave her a tour and showed her the dental equipment. One day, he took her hands and told her that she had the hands of a dentist. She wanted to work in dentistry from that day on. Her favorite part of working at Affordable Dental Care is the humanity she witnesses in this office. When she's not at work, Zulay likes to play tennis, which has been a hobby of hers since she lived in Venezuela. She loves to spend time with her adorable daughter, who was born in September 2019.
Abi Guerrero, Dental Assistant
Abi grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. She moved to the United States when she was 16 after her father got a job as a pastor in Madison. When Abi was a teenager, she did not have a traditional quinceñera; instead, her grandmother used that money to pay for Abi's braces. After speaking to her dentist and learning about the procedures she was getting, Abi fell in love with dentistry. Since then, Abi has become a Certified Technician in Dental Assisting and Certified Nursing Assistant through MATC. She wants to eventually become a dental hygienist. Abi joined the staff at ADC in November of 2020 and she loves working here because of the stability, teamwork, and ability to connect with patients. Outside of work, Abi enjoys exploring nature and praying.
Abi grew up in Caracas, Venezuela. She moved to the United States when she was 16 after her father got a job as a pastor in Madison. When Abi was a teenager, she did not have a traditional quinceñera; instead, her grandmother used that money to pay for Abi's braces. After speaking to her dentist and learning about the procedures she was getting, Abi fell in love with dentistry. Since then, Abi has become a Certified Technician in Dental Assisting and Certified Nursing Assistant through MATC. She wants to eventually become a dental hygienist. Abi joined the staff at ADC in November of 2020 and she loves working here because of the stability, teamwork, and ability to connect with patients. Outside of work, Abi enjoys exploring nature and praying.
Maeve Hanley, AmeriCorps VISTA
Maeve will be serving with ADC for a year through the AmeriCorps VISTA program; her focus will be to launch a regimented Patient Testimonial Program and help with fundraising and awareness efforts! Maeve grew up in the Milwaukee area, but came to Madison for college. This semester, she will be finishing her degree in Neurobiology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Maeve plans to focus on equitable and sustainable healthcare, so her hope is to utilize this valuable time at ADC to gain experience in the healthcare field and figure out what direction of medicine to pursue. She is extremely excited to see the clinical side of dental care as well as interact with and learn more about the patients that ADC serves! In her free time, Maeve loves to run, spend time with family and friends, and go camping!
Maeve will be serving with ADC for a year through the AmeriCorps VISTA program; her focus will be to launch a regimented Patient Testimonial Program and help with fundraising and awareness efforts! Maeve grew up in the Milwaukee area, but came to Madison for college. This semester, she will be finishing her degree in Neurobiology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Maeve plans to focus on equitable and sustainable healthcare, so her hope is to utilize this valuable time at ADC to gain experience in the healthcare field and figure out what direction of medicine to pursue. She is extremely excited to see the clinical side of dental care as well as interact with and learn more about the patients that ADC serves! In her free time, Maeve loves to run, spend time with family and friends, and go camping!
