I enjoyed a recent visit to the busy dental clinic in Ashland that is operated by The Lakes Community Health Center in Iron River.

Much has happened since March of 2008 when dentist Tina Dahlke responded to our ad regarding communities in rural Wisconsin that needed dentists.

Dr. Dahlke was practicing in Alaska, two hours north of Anchorage, and was looking to return to her native Wisconsin. She hoped to find a start up opportunity near Lake Superior. She was thrilled when I told her that The Lakes CHC in Iron River hoped to open a dental clinic in the area – depending on finding an interested dentist. This was a match made in heaven – today, Dr. Dahlke has a full practice providing services to children, teens, pregnant women, and adults with chronic diseases. She also takes emergency cases for all ages.

The clinic, located on Main Street in Ashland, has just completed a second remodeling phase, resulting in 5 contemporary and beautiful treatment rooms, dental hygiene rooms and lab facilities. All medical insurances are accepted and sliding discount fees are available based on income. Since the clinic was quickly at capacity, and forced to use a waiting list, they have begun to plan for a second dentist. We are happy to be participating in that search – for a dentist dedicated to community health center practice and life on the shore of Lake Superior!

Approaching Ashland - Lake Superior is just beyond

Entry - The Lakes Dental Clinic in Ashland

Reception - newly remodeled

Clinic staff

One of 5 new operatories

Another new operatory

Up to date imaging

Busy staff in appointment area

Lake Superior - a close neighbor and heart of the area!