Rooted in Community Trust. Inspired by What’s Next.

Dr. Lauren Kessinger was raised in Northern Wisconsin and attended UW-Oshkosh for her undergraduate degree. She graduated from Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2019 and worked for a private practice in the St. Louis area before coming home to Wisconsin to join her parents at LPK in 2020. Dr. Kessinger loves being able to provide patients with a wide variety of care as well as offering treatment in Invisalign, Botox and Dermal fillers, Oral surgery and dental implants and root canal therapy.

What Dr. Kessinger loves the most about being a general dentist is that no two days and no two smiles- are ever the same. It isn’t about just treating teeth; it’s about the unique opportunity each day brings to connect with people. Every person that walks into our office has a different story, a different set of goals, and a different comfort level. Having the versatility to go from a routine preventative checkup to a life-changing cosmetic transformation means she gets to work with unique situations every day. It keeps my practice vibrant, my skills ever growing, and my focus exactly where it belongs; on tailoring care to the individuals in our care.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kessinger and her husband (Andy) keep busy with their five boys (Grayson, Liam, Colin, Oliver and Owen). They love spending time outside enjoying all the beautiful seasons Northern, Wisconsin offers, traveling and attending sporting events. Dr. Kessinger and her family feel very fortunate that they get to live and work in such a beautiful place, where community means family.

I grew up in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and completed my undergraduate studies in Duluth, Minnesota before earning my dental degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Downers Grove, Illinois. Since 2015, I have enjoyed helping patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for through a personalized approach to cosmetic, restorative, and preventive dentistry.

I believe dentistry is never “one size fits all” and value building long-term relationships with patients while creating smiles that are both healthy and natural. I especially enjoy the artistic side of dentistry and helping patients feel fully educated and at ease throughout their care.

After meeting in dental school, Dr. Joe and I owned and operated three private practice dental offices in the Chicagoland area while raising our family. For years, we traveled back and forth between Chicagoland and the Northwoods to stay connected to family and the area that always felt like home. We were married in Manitowish Waters, making the Northwoods an even bigger part of our story, and are now thrilled to care for the communities that have meant so much to our family over the years.

Outside the office, I love spending time with family and friends, enjoying summer days on the water, and embracing the winter activities as well. The strong sense of community, slower pace of life, and simple joy of lake days are just a few of the reasons we love Northwoods living. With two young boys keeping me on my toes, you may also spot me at a local coffee shop — usually fueled by a double espresso.

I earned my dental degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Downers Grove, IL and have been practicing since 2015. I enjoy restorative dentistry, removable partial and full dentures, and implant-supported full arch cases, with a passion for solving complex cases and creating personalized treatment solutions for each patient.

I believe in “bespoke” dental care — taking the time to think outside the box and tailor treatment to each patient’s unique needs and goals. My favorite part of dentistry is helping patients leave happy and confident in their care.

Originally from the Chicagoland area, I grew up spending summers in Minocqua and am excited that my children can now experience Northwoods life year-round. Outside the office, I enjoy boating, golf, making craft cocktails, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my family, including our two sons, Leo and Louie, and daughter, Josephine. Give me a lakeside patio, a Wisconsin fish fry, a round of golf, and warm weather and I’m happy.