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Dr. Grace Wenham - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Grace received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Grace practiced general dentistry for six years, but her love of working with children led her to pursue a Pediatric Dental specialty certificate at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She joined Madison Pediatric Dental & Orthodontics in 2013.
Dr. Grace is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Wisconsin Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and Greater Dane Dental Society. In addition to private practice, Dr. Grace is dedicated to improving access to care for children in our community. In her free time, she is a volunteer dentist at More Smiles Wisconsin and teaches in the pediatric dental residency program at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
Dr. Grace was born and raised in Florida, so she appreciates the four seasons in the Midwest. Her favorite activities include curling, tennis, golf, and spending time with her two boys. She is an avid sports fan and cheers for the Florida Gators, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Green Bay Packers.
Dr. Beth Blair - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Beth Blair graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Nutritional Sciences. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry, graduating with honors. Upon graduating from dental school, she received the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award for outstanding promise in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Beth continued her education and completed a two-year residency at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, where she received her Pediatric Dentistry certificate in 2013.
Dr. Beth is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Wisconsin Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Wisconsin Dental Association. She serves as a committee member of the Greater Dane Dental Society.
Dr. Beth chose to devote her career to pediatrics because she is passionate about working with children and enjoys positively influencing their dental experiences. Her mission trip experience delivering dental care to the underserved in Antigua, Guatemala, has further shaped her devotion to oral health education and care for infants, children, and adolescents in need. She also supports and volunteers with Special Olympics and the United Way in her spare time.
Dr. Beth, her husband, and three children appreciate everything the unique city of Madison has to offer. They enjoy family-friendly events, including farmers' markets, sporting events, the Henry Vilas Zoo, and numerous community parks.
Dr. Nika Lustgarten - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Nika Lustgarten obtained her Bachelor of Science degree First Class with Distinction from York University in Toronto, Canada. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, with Dental Public Health Distinction, from The University of Iowa. Following dental school, Dr. Nika worked as a general dentist in public health for one year in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and three years in Madison at Access Community Health Centers.
While at Access, Dr. Nika was involved in the Celebrate Smiles school program and enjoyed every minute of serving children in Madison's public schools. After this experience, along with her volunteer opportunities serving children with cleft lip and palate in Guatemala and providing public dental health services in Mexico, she pursued Pediatric Dental specialty training at Oregon Health & Science University.
Dr. Nika is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and Greater Dane Dental Society.
Dr. Nika was born in Tehran, Iran, and is a fluent Farsi speaker. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, eating good food at local restaurants, and enjoying Wisconsin outdoors year-round.
Dr. Thomas Wenham - Orthodontist
Dr. Thomas Wenham was born and raised in Milton, Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following dental school, Dr. Wenham earned a Master's Degree and Certificate in Orthodontics from Harvard University.
Dr. Wenham is an American Association of Orthodontists, an American Dental Gate member, and a professional sports fan. Dr. Wenham closely follows the Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Green Bay Packers. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Grace, and two boys. You can find him golfing, curling, traveling, and enjoying the Madison parks and lakes outside the office.
Dr. Neema Jahdi - General Dentist
Dr. Neema Jahdi received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Penn State University. He then completed his doctorate in dental medicine from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. After a year-long hospital residency, Dr. Neema earned an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate from University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Neema has been involved with the Salvation Army locally and has been involved with dental mission trips to Guatemala. He particularly enjoys providing care to those in underserved communities.
Dr. Neema was proudly born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is an avid Steelers, Penguins, and Penn State fan. He also cheers for the Badgers as long as they are not playing Penn State! Dr. Neema is a big dog lover, although he does not have a dog yet. In his free time, he can run around the lakes, take on State Street, or spend time with his parents and friends.