Meet the Team


The Excellence Dental Mission Statement

  • Excellent Care
  • Excellent Service
  • Rewarded Financially and With Time Off
  • Have Fun

"It is our purpose to provide our patients with care and customer service beyond what is expected. We go the extra mile. Our patients know we treat them with the same excellence we want for ourselves and our loved ones. We are attentive and thorough. We are interested in what our patients have to say and where their lives have taken them. We desire our patients to choose their treatment on the basis of what it is they want. We are rewarded with happy patients who refer more happy patients. This allows us to fulfill ourselves with relaxing time off to rejuvenate so we may come back to our patients and provide excellent services. You will find us with a smile on our face, having a great time."

Tara Jennings Westrick, DDS

Tara Jennings Westrick, DDS

Dr. Tara Jennings Westrick is known for her gentle and creative touch. She enjoys helping each of her patients improve their health, appearance, and self-esteem by creating the smile of their dreams, and also maintaining the health and function of their teeth, gums, and bite.

She graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001. Advanced education and continuing dental study allows her to offer her patients a superior dental experience and an unparalleled level of quality care. She is truly committed to excellence in everything she does.

She used to drink cream and sugar with a little coffee. Now she can enjoy even black 'Cowboy Coffee!

Graduate of: Misch International Implant Institute Prosthetic & Surgical Program.

Fellow of: International Congress of Oral Implantologist.

Member of: Wisconsion Dental Association, Portage County Society, Chicago Dental Society, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology



Carolann Rennie - Chairside Assistant

Carolann Rennie - Chairside Assistant

Carolann is Dr. Jennings "right-hand man" with a warm smile and a feminine touch. Her years of experience in helping families and caring for patients show in her relaxed and confident manner. She will walk you through your visit, from getting comfortable in the chair to assisting in your treatment. As our Implant and Treatment Coordinator, she will be able to assist you in understanding the treatment options available to you and how they can improve your smile and your life. Carolann enjoys helping our patients and will be happy to help you in making the best choice for you.

Carolann prefers the art of hot tea.

Katie Pogorzelski - Office Adminstrator

Katie Pogorzelski - Office Adminstrator

Katie is the newest member on our team at Excellence Dental. With 10+ years of customer service under her belt, she is feeling right at home as our Office Administrator. She first got her start in the dental field as a hygiene assistant where she obtained a wealth of knowledge about the clinical side of dentistry. When an opportunity came up to learn the business side, she jumped at it to make her experience more well-rounded. As you enter our office, Katie will welcome you with her warm smile and her bubbly personality will make you fast friends. She can assist you with any questions you may have about treatment and billing.

The best part of waking up, is coffee in her cup!

Dental Information





Office Hours


Monday7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday7:30am - 11:30am *
FridayClosed

* - By appointment only.

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