The Salute to Smiles Program
Salute to Smiles is a program designed to connect area oral surgeons and dentists with military backgrounds with local veterans in order to provide much needed dental procedures at no cost. Salute to Smiles began in 2015 and was inspired by Bay Oral Surgery & Implants Center’s three former military oral surgeons, Dr. David LeMoine, Dr. Bradley Koch, and Dr. Charles Ellis as a way to give back to area veterans. Since Salute to Smiles began, 27 veterans in the Green Bay area have benefited from this great program.
Unfortunately, many veterans cannot afford the dental care they need. As a result, they can suffer from health complications due to missing teeth – such as bone deterioration in the jaw and malnourishment from the inability to chew nutritious foods—and other dental problems. Salute to Smiles doesn’t just restore the dental health of these veterans, it also restores their confidence by giving them their smile back!
Now in its fourth year of serving local veterans with Salute to Smiles, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center, in partnership with other local dentists, is helping eight local veterans with their dental issues to get their smiles back in 2019. Together, they will cover all expenses for the veterans who otherwise could not afford these much-needed procedures. Dental procedures range from implants and bridges to extractions, crowns and dentures.
Team Don
Donald (Don) Sitte
Don is a veteran of the US Navy. Don served in the US Navy from 1944 until 1966 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of YN3 and then transferred to the Naval Reserves until 1969. Don is having his dental work done by Dr. Graf and Dr. Ellis.
Dr. Zachary Graf D.D.S.
Dental Arts Associates of Green Bay
Dr. Graf graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry. He went on to serve three years in the US Navy where he completed a General Dentistry Residency program at Camp Pendleton, CA. He was also deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit for Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2016 he was honored with the opportunity to serve as a guardian on the Northeast Wisconsin Old Glory flight to Washington, D.C.
Dr. Charles Ellis, D.D.S., M.D.
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Ellis attended the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Dentistry and completed his general practice residency at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois. He was an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for the United States Navy for 10 years and spent five years living in Japan while he was forward-deployed on the USS Kitty Hawk. In 2010, he went into private practice in Mebane, North Carolina and in 2014 he relocated to Green Bay.
Team Randy
Randall (Randy) Barth
Randy is a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Randy served in the US Marine Corp from 1967-1969. He was wounded in Vietnam in 1968. In 2019, Randy was selected to take the Old Glory Honor Flight to Vietnam. Randy is having his dental work done by Dr. Brian Koch and Dr. Bradley Koch.
Dr. Brian Koch, D.D.S.
Dr. Koch attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and then joined the United States Air Force to complete a general practice residency. Over a three-year period his duty stations included Scott AFB, IL and Ellsworth AFB, SD. He then practiced with his father for five years before joining Oral Health Associates in 1995.
Dr. Bradley Koch, D.D.S.
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Koch attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and then joined the United States Navy where he performed general dentistry. He then completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Koch served as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in the United States Navy until coming to Green Bay in 2002.
Team Claude
Claude Haevers
Claude is a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Claude joined the US Marines in 1963 and served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. Claude is having his dental work done by Dr. Wagner and Bay Oral Surgeon.
Dr. Matthew Wagner, D.D.S.
Robert H. Wagner Family Dentistry
Dr. Wagner graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dentistry in Bradenton, Florida in 2017. He then completed his residency at the Minneapolis Area Veterans Clinic. In 2018, he joined his father’s practice in Green Bay.
Bay Oral surgeon information not available.
Team William
William (Bill) Parenteau
Bill is a veteran of the US Army. Bill enlisted in the US Army as a Vulcan Air Defender and served just over 10 years. Bill is having his dental work done by Dr. Brodhagen & Dr. Ellis.
Dr. Mark Brodhagen, D.D.S., S.C.
A Marquette University graduate, Dr. Brodhagen has served his patients and community for over 30 years, bringing innovation and an undeniable level of kindness to the profession. Dr. Brodhagen enjoys and embraces the ever-changing industry and prides himself on staying current with the latest techniques and technology through continuing education.
Dr. Charles Ellis, D.D.S., M.D.
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Ellis attended the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Dentistry and completed his general practice residency at the Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, Illinois. He was an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for the United States Navy for 10 years and spent five years living in Japan while he was forward-deployed on the USS Kitty Hawk. In 2010, he went into private practice in Mebane, North Carolina and in 2014 he relocated to Green Bay.
Team Loyll
Loyll Plinske
Loyll is a veteran of the US Army. He was a sergeant and served part of his time in the 5th infantry division in Fort Bliss, Texas. Loyll is having his dental work done by Dr. Villwock and Bay Oral surgeon.
Dr. Bob Villwock, D.D.S.
Dr. Villwock graduated from Marquette Dental School. Dr. Villwock has a great perspective on family, tradition, and a strong sense of community. He brings these values to his practice where he treats every patient as though they were members of his own family.
Bay Oral surgeon information not available.
Team Bill
William (Bill) Mathis
Bill is a veteran of the US Air Force. Bill served in the US Air Force for 4 years in various locations stateside and in Vietnam. Bill is having his dental work done by Dr. Maraka and Dr. Parmar.
Dr. Patrick Maraka, D.D.S.
Dental Arts Associates of Green Bay
Dr. Maraka graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2008 and has been with Dental Arts in Green Bay since 2014.
Dr. Vijay Parmar, D.D.S.
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Parmar attended Marquette University School of Dentistry, doing his general practice residency at the VA Hospital of Milwaukee. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice in Green Bay since 1999.
Team Steve
Steve Stillman
Steve is a veteran of the US Army and served over 13 years for his country. Steve is having his dental work done by Dr. Ulve and Dr. Parmar.
Dr. Eric Ulve, D.D.S.
Dr. Ulve graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and then sought additional training and experience with the US Navy. Dr. Ulve joined Green Bay Family Dental in 2000 and assumed sole ownership in 2013.
Dr. Vijay Parmar, D.D.S.
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Parmar attended Marquette University School of Dentistry, doing his general practice residency at the VA Hospital of Milwaukee. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice in Green Bay since 1999.
Team Jayson
Jayson Haneiwich
Jayson is a veteran of the US Army. Jayson served in the US Army for 6 years doing a tour in South Korea with deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He served as a 63B all-wheel mechanic and was on the recovery team during deployments. Jayson is having his dental work done by Dr. Hallas and Dr. LeMoine.
Dr. Matthew Hallas, D.M.D.
Bay Lakes Center for Complex Dentistry
Dr. Hallas attended the University of Illinois, Chicago and received specialty training in the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics. His extensive training in the specialty of prosthodontics gives him advanced skills and knowledge of the latest technologies in this area.
Dr. Jason LeMoine, D.D.S.
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. LeMoine attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry followed by an internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in private practice in Green Bay since 2002.
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