Dr. Patricia McConnell moved to Wisconsin after graduating from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She was an associate in 3 dental offices until opening her own practice, Artistic Smiles Dentistry, S.C., in 2003. Dr. McConnell has three grown children and is happily empty-nesting with her husband, Dr. Montgomery (Monk) Elmer. She enjoys volunteering at the Tri-County Dental Clinic, attending continuing education, cooking, and travel. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, but is especially skilled in extractions and root canals.
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Dr. McConnell graduated from the University of Iowa in 1986 and moved to Wisconsin with her husband. She is a member of the American Dental Association and regularly participates in continuing education to stay current with new dental trends. Her mission is to put you at ease while providing you with comfortable dental care.
Artistic Smiles Dentistry takes a great deal of pride in making every patient feel at home by offering warm wax hand therapy, headphones, and laughing gas (nitrous oxide), during treatment. Our staff explains any dental procedure with high-tech products such as CEREC, digital x-rays, cameras that take TV-size pictures of your teeth, and lasers that read decay.
Take care of your teeth with dental health services from Artistic Smiles Dentistry in Appleton, Wisconsin. With a variety of effective techniques, our caring staff keeps your smile looking its very best. Protect your child's permanent molars with dentist-recommended sealants. Sealants are a protective coating painted and bonded onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, preventing food and bacteria to enter the grooves.
Reviews (22)
Lori Brockman
Jun 14, 2022
Had a painless filling with Dr. Nguyen and prep for implant. Can not say enough about the quality of care here. My anxiety with anything dental related is off the charts but they seriously have your comfort and care in the forefront of their care. No matter who I see here, I'm confident I'm in good hands. Everyone from check in to check out is wonderful. I'm absolutely elated I can get an implant here with Dr. Nguyen. Their new facility is fantastic!
Marina Stare
Apr 14, 2022
We just recently moved to the area and last weekend, I cracked a molar while eating. By Monday morning, it was so extremely painful. Not knowing much about the area at all, I started calling around and nobody seemed to care that I was in so much pain because I was told that I could be seen in 2-3 weeks by multiple offices. I texted a friend who then recommended Artistic Smiles and I'm SO glad that they did.
The staff at Artistic Smiles cared right away. They told me to come in as soon as I was able to. The front desk staff was wonderful, the dental assistant was so sweet & caring, and Dr McConnell was the best dentist that I have ever met. She was so kind and caring and quickly identified that I needed a root canal. Her team called an Endodontists office that was able to see me within a few hours. I quickly scheduled my follow up appointment + cleaning at this location. This office is amazing and I'd recommend them to everyone I know!
The staff at Artistic Smiles cared right away. They told me to come in as soon as I was able to. The front desk staff was wonderful, the dental assistant was so sweet & caring, and Dr McConnell was the best dentist that I have ever met. She was so kind and caring and quickly identified that I needed a root canal. Her team called an Endodontists office that was able to see me within a few hours. I quickly scheduled my follow up appointment + cleaning at this location. This office is amazing and I'd recommend them to everyone I know!
Brittany W.
Mar 26, 2022
Kentravious Smith
Mar 01, 2022
Barbara Reisner
Jan 08, 2022
Terry Reisner
Jan 06, 2022
Both Dr. McConnell and Nguyen have been very skillful and gentle in procedures for me, providing excellent analgesia and motivating preventive care along with their hygeinist staff. Front desk staff always make my wife and I feel welcome, and they go beyond expectations in scheduling. We have moved to another state and established a local Dentist for urgent matters, but we have been so happy with the quality of care and comfortable experiences at Artistic Smiles that we continue routine preventive as well as procedural visits with your office. Thanks for such great work!
Ali Peters
Dec 23, 2021
This place is the magical unicorn of dentists' offices! I first came at the recommendation of a friend. I've had two appointments here so far and from the second I made my first appointment, the experience has been a million times more exceptional than my experiences with other dentists. First of all, everyone who works here is SO NICE! They are thorough and mindful of details in a way I'd never experienced before. Dr. McConnell, herself (not a robot!), reached out the day before my first appointment to introduce herself and confirm the appointment.
The person at the desk when I walked in for my first appointment sat with me to make sure I understood the paperwork. She then gave me a short tour of the office. The dental hygienist was so sweet and took time to get to know me. She even asked me my priorities for my dental care (like did I care most about comfort, beauty, budget, functionality etc.) I've never been asked this question before and I really appreciated it!
I also really appreciate how they use clean towels for a bib instead of disposable paper (seems like such a small thing but it shows they are actually giving some thought to their environmental footprint. I love that!) Both my hygienist and Dr. McConnell were extremely thorough, kind, and nonjudgmental. This place is absolutely exceptional and I'm grateful I've found a fantastic dentist that I don't dread going to!
The person at the desk when I walked in for my first appointment sat with me to make sure I understood the paperwork. She then gave me a short tour of the office. The dental hygienist was so sweet and took time to get to know me. She even asked me my priorities for my dental care (like did I care most about comfort, beauty, budget, functionality etc.) I've never been asked this question before and I really appreciated it!
I also really appreciate how they use clean towels for a bib instead of disposable paper (seems like such a small thing but it shows they are actually giving some thought to their environmental footprint. I love that!) Both my hygienist and Dr. McConnell were extremely thorough, kind, and nonjudgmental. This place is absolutely exceptional and I'm grateful I've found a fantastic dentist that I don't dread going to!
Barbara Ditter
Dec 13, 2021
Was in for my 6mo Hyg visit with Amanda and loved every minute of her professional care she gave me! Dr. Pat followed with a great exam and smoothed a tooth that I had chipped on a cherry pitThank goodness I didn't do more damage! Got to see the rest of the team The close and scheduling of next visit on my way out was effortless thanks to Brittany and her team! Looking forward to my next visit
Vered Meltzer
Nov 05, 2021
I went here after not having gone to a dentist in over a decade. Dr Nguyen and ALL the staff are amazing, full of genuine care, very sincere, and I was really blown away by how they prioritized my comfort in every way. They resolved my crisis (broken tooth, needed filling) right away on my first visit. On my second visit I got an amazing tartar debridement that was seriously as relaxing and comfortable as getting a tattoo.
They helped me make a treatment plan for the rest of the work I need, meeting me where I am with my financial abilities and keeping me in full control and letting me set my own pace so that the subsequent work I need won't be overwhelming. The emotional support and care I got from EVERYONE was unexpected and makes me not just confident and secure in returning for more work, but actually excited to see them again and continue to share this journey of restoring my oral health. I recommend them with all my heart!
They helped me make a treatment plan for the rest of the work I need, meeting me where I am with my financial abilities and keeping me in full control and letting me set my own pace so that the subsequent work I need won't be overwhelming. The emotional support and care I got from EVERYONE was unexpected and makes me not just confident and secure in returning for more work, but actually excited to see them again and continue to share this journey of restoring my oral health. I recommend them with all my heart!
Carie S.
Nov 04, 2021
Tatiyanna Heinz
Oct 03, 2021
Paul Hartjes
Sep 28, 2021
David Brooks
Sep 25, 2021
This was the best dental experience I have ever had. The staff was amazing. The dentist was the nicest you will ever meet. Very patient and knowledgeable. He was able to fix my broken tooth in one day. A tooth that I thought was unsaveable. He was very gentle and talked me through every step. The staff was very plesant with my daughter even though she wasnt recieving service that day they gave her a toy for her good behaviour.
Already book another appointment for myself and my 8 year old daughter a cleaning. Plus my husband will be setting an appointment soon. Very nice experience. You wont be disappointed.
Already book another appointment for myself and my 8 year old daughter a cleaning. Plus my husband will be setting an appointment soon. Very nice experience. You wont be disappointed.
Barb Mars Alft
Sep 13, 2021
Nicole Grinnell
Sep 01, 2021
This has been my first experience in any health care setting where the staff asked things about myself to get to know me. Everyone was super friendly and the environment felt more personal than business. I could not recommend this office enough for anyone looking for great dental care. Dr. Nguyen took the time to explain things in detail and never gave the impression he was rushed or didn't have time, plus just a really cool guy all around! Thanks to all the staff for being such great people.
Jeff Keck
Aug 06, 2021
Left my previous dental office to come here. My first and second experience. Dr. Nguyen was excellent in repairing a tooth I had that was fractured and needed a crown, followed by a couple cavities. His knowledge shows as he is very proficient and professional in his craft, best dentist I've had! And never experienced any pain during the procedures. Emily was the dental assistant and she was so pleasant and professional in her work and just made me feel comfortable the entire time.
My teeth cleaning was scheduled and Amanda was my dental hygienist. Loved her attitude and professionalism! Quick and precise and definitely noticed a difference when I looked in the mirror and smiled; shiny and clean! Also very knowledgeable as she answered all my questions in detail. The ladies at the front desk are wonderful too. Very cheerful and pleasant and make you feel at home. The entire staff is truly caring and professional here and it shows that they all want the best for their patients. Thank you Artistic Smiles!
My teeth cleaning was scheduled and Amanda was my dental hygienist. Loved her attitude and professionalism! Quick and precise and definitely noticed a difference when I looked in the mirror and smiled; shiny and clean! Also very knowledgeable as she answered all my questions in detail. The ladies at the front desk are wonderful too. Very cheerful and pleasant and make you feel at home. The entire staff is truly caring and professional here and it shows that they all want the best for their patients. Thank you Artistic Smiles!
Jenny Betow
Jul 21, 2021
Derek Grejczyk
Jul 19, 2021
FANTASTIC experience. I had 5 canker sores I needed taken care of and was turned down by 6 other offices in the area because I was not an established patient. Being new to the area I had not found a dentist yet. Dr. Nguyen and team were great about fitting me in so I could talk and eat comfortably again. THANK YOU ARTISTIC SMILES TEAM!
Emily Ella
Jul 01, 2021
I cannot express enough what a wonderful experience I had yesterday. I hated going to the dentist and was so scared. Everyone there was so welcoming and kind and my dentist was the best I've had. he made sure I was always comfortable and explained every step. I plan to make this my dentist for the years to come
Leanne Larrabee Lil Lady
Mar 06, 2021
Diane Zeinert
Oct 28, 2020
Dr. McConnell understands my fear of the dentist. She helped me with prescribing the right medication to relax me before my procedure which makes the anesthetic work so much better. Another wonderful thing she does is make crowns in the office that fit perfectly the first time and you are done in two hours leaving with all the work done! Today I celebrate Dr. McConnell!
Jennifer Wunrow
Feb 03, 2017
Professional & Personable! My kids and I have been seeing Dr. Patricia Mc Connell for the past nine years She and her staff exceed all of our expectations. I highly recommend Dr. Mc Connell as your family dentist. She is thorough, friendly, and creates a calming dental experience. Tonight, I had a crown put on and prior to that work beginning, I was offered complimentary services: paraffin hand wax, a warm, fuzzy blanket, headphones, use of an ipod, and nitric oxide. The experience was pain-free and I'm happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a positive dental experience.