Greg Santarelli, DDS

Gregory A. Santarelli, DDS, is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at WisNova Institute of Dental Specialists in Kenosha, WI.

His educational background includes Arizona State University for his Bachelor of Science in biology; Marquette University for his Doctor of Dental Surgery; University of Iowa College of Dentistry for a general dentistry residency; Medical College of Virginia for an OMS internship; and Christiana Care Health Systems of Delaware for a four-year OMS residency.

While Dr. Santarelli was Chief Resident, he had the honor of traveling to impoverished countries in Asia to serve underprivileged youth. During this two-week dental mission, he performed several cleft lip and palate surgeries.

Dr. Santarelli has several professional affiliations, including being a fellow and diplomat of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, a fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a diplomat of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

He is also a member of the Wisconsin Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (President, 2013-14), American Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Wisconsin Dental Association, Kenosha County Dental Society (President, 2011) and founder of Kenosha Interdisciplinary Dental Implant Study Club (2009-present).

Dr. Santarelli has been surgically placing dental implants since 2000. He has extensive experience and expertise in the most challenging of cases. Dr. Santarelli is well crafted in preparing for dental implants by utilizing the most advanced bone grafting and soft tissue grafting materials and procedures. He understands the significance and investment involved in dental implants, and as such, he works closely with general dentists to obtain the best possible result for their mutual patients. Dr.Santarelli’s continued education not only focuses on the surgical aspect of dental implants, but equally on the restoration of the implants.

He prides himself on staying up to date on the latest advancements in dental surgery and technology. Dr. Santarelli has been honored to be involved in clinical research with Geistlich Biomaterials since 2016. He is also on staff at Aurora Medical Center.

Dr. Santarelli truly enjoys treating Kenoshans and members of surrounding communities. He was born and raised in Kenosha, by Dr. James and Geraldine Santarelli, who instilled a commitment to family, friends, and community to their eleven children.

During Dr. Santarelli’s free time, he enjoys golfing, practicing yoga, traveling, and cheering for the Milwaukee Brewers. Most importantly, he loves spending time with his wife, Joya, and his two boys, Rocky and Valentino.

Deno Tiboris, DMD

Deno Tiboris, DMD, is a third-generation dentist and always knew he wanted to enter the field of dentistry. He is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the WisNova Institute of Dental Specialists in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

He earned his bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison followed by attending Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Afterward, he completed his oral surgery residency at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Tiboris enjoys practicing a broad range of oral surgery procedures. Besides commonly performed procedures related to dental implants and oral pathology, he has a particular interest in corrective jaw surgery as well. He has spent time in Europe learning the most advanced techniques in autogenous (patient's own) bone grafting, which has made implant placement possible for many people that have previously been told they were not candidates. He's performed thousands of implant and bone grafting procedures and has specialty training in metal-free zirconia implants.

Dr. Tiboris has several professional affiliations, including being a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and a fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

He's also a member of the Wisconsin Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (President 2017-2018), American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and Kenosha County Dental Society. He continues to serve as an advisor for his national society's political action committee.

In his free time, Dr. Tiboris loves spending quality time with his wife, Dr. Mary Ballard, and his son, Brandt and daughter, Molly. He also enjoys cooking, skiing and playing his violin. He and his wife love to travel and have been to over 30 countries on 5 continents. When time allows, he loves attending football games at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Cody Nelson, DMD

Dr. Cody Nelson, DMD, is an endodontist at WisNova Institute of Dental Specialists in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Dr. Nelson originally hails from Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate degree in history and Korean language from Brigham Young University, later returning to Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2009. Along the way, Dr. Nelson joined the United States Navy. Following dental school, Dr. Nelson completed a one year General Practice Residency at Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. It was during this residency that Dr. Nelson realized Endodontics was the field for him. He completed a residency in Endodontics at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, graduating in 2012.

Dr. Nelson and his family have always wanted to live in the Midwest and so he accepted an opportunity to serve as a staff Endodontist at Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, Illinois from 2012-2019. During this time, Dr. Nelson and his family lived in the Kenosha area and fell in love with the Badger State. They decided to settle down and call Wisconsin their permanent home.

Dr. Nelson enjoys all aspects of surgical and non-surgical endodontics. His current areas of interest include stem cell regeneration treatments and acoustic micro-streaming. He stays up to date with the most contemporary training and equipment and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in his field. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontics, the American Dental Association, the Wisconsin Dental Association, and the Kenosha Dental Society.

During his free time, Dr. Nelson is an avid learner -– he's always reading something. He's also an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys traveling. He, and his wife, Brooke, have four kids aged 5-15. They all feel lucky to have found this great oasis in the Midwest and look forward to serving the community for years to come.

Jennifer Smith, DDS, MS

Originally from Washington State, Dr. Jennifer Smith received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Texas San Antonio. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 2005 and was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy that same year. Dr. Smith completed a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. She completed a two-year tour as Department Head aboard the USS COMSTOCK where she deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of the United States Marine Corps. Returning from sea duty she continued her service at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego and it was during this tour that Dr. Smith fell in love with the specialty of Endodontics. She completed a residency in Endodontics at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, Maryland, graduating in 2013. She served as a staff endodontist at the Naval Training Center at Great Lakes, as the Director of Dental Services at the Naval Health Clinic at Whidbey Island Air Station, and has recently returned to the Midwest to once again support the recruits at Naval Training Center, Great Lakes.

Dr. Smith enjoys all aspects of advanced endodontics and stays up to date with the latest technology and techniques for the highest standard of care. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics and her professional memberships include:

-American Association of Endodontics

-American Dental Association

-Wisconsin Dental Association

-Kenosha Dental Society

During her free time, Dr. Smith enjoys traveling, baking, and all things equestrian. She and her husband, Steve, feel blessed to love: one adult daughter (Hannah), two adorable spaniels (Benny and Jed), and one lovely retired racehorse (Abe). They all are excited to be back in the area and, once again, serving this great community.

Grace Kunst, DDS, MS

Grace Kunst, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontist at WisNova Institute of Dental Specialists in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She loves all aspects of periodontal surgery, with special interests in guided tissue regeneration, soft tissue grafts, implants, sinus augmentation and is a LANAP-certified practitioner since 2011.

Dr. Kunst received her master’s degree along with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with a specialty in Periodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. After completing her training in 2000, she served as a Clinical Professor at both Marquette University and the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry’s Department of Periodontics, practiced and was a partner at a private practice in Illinois.

Dr. Kunst is an active member of the American Board of Periodontology, American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, American Women Dental Association, and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. She also is one of the founding members of a study club for women dentists in the southeast region of Wisconsin.

Dr. Kunst enjoys golfing and yoga in her free time. She makes sure to spend ample time with her husband Tom and their two boys, Nicholas and Carson.