Paul Szmanda, DDS

Dr. Paul Szmanda has been a practicing general family dentistry in Rib Mountain and the surrounding areas for almost thirty years! Paul was born and raised in Antigo, Wisconsin. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. Paul received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University in January of 1984.

Paul and his wife Jeanne have four children. He enjoys spending time with his family, camping, hiking, and playing guitar.

Dr. Paul is a member of the Marathon County Dental Society, the Wisconsin Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He also has the privilege of being affiliated with the Aspirus Hospital - Emergency Department.

Jim Sobolewski, DDS

Dr. Jim Sobolewski was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and raised in Ironwood, Michigan. He graduated from Ironwood Catholic High School. He continued his education at Northern Michigan University on a basketball scholarship; he earned a degree in Biochemistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1990. After graduation, Jim moved to Crandon where he practiced for two years. Jim then moved to the Wausau area to join Paul at Szmanda Dental Center where he has been practicing since.

Jim lives in Rib Mountain with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters, Ava and Camille.

Jim enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a devoted Packer fan.

John Felkner, DDS

Dr. John Felkner was born and raised in Clintonville, Wisconsin. He attended UW-Whitewater and Marquette University School of Dentistry graduating in 1975. Following a two year tour of duty as a naval dentist, he returned to Wisconsin and established a general dental practice in Wausau.

He joined Szmanda Dental in 2007. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Keith Simons, DDS

Dr. Keith Simons was born and raised in De Pere, Wisconsin. There, he grew up loving the Green Bay Packers and spending a lot of time outdoors — camping, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Keith attended UW La Crosse as an undergrad, studying Biomedical Science, with a Chemistry minor. He later graduated from Marquette University with a passion for dentistry.

He is a member of the ADA and WDA, and came to join the Szmanda Dental team in 2012. Keith also enjoys photography and spending time with his family and friends.

Michael Strong, DDS

Bio to come.