Marquette University School of Dentistry – Pierre Fauchard Academy – Wisconsin Dental Association Mentor Program
Interested in becoming a mentor, email mentor@wda.org.
Follow the Mentor Program on Instagram - @musodmentorprogram
and Facebook – MUSoD – PFA – WDA Mentor Program
Overview
The Marquette University School of Dentistry – Pierre Fauchard Academy – Wisconsin Dental Association Mentor Program works to integrate the dentists of tomorrow with the dental community of today. Through the program, student-protégés obtain counsel and guidance necessary to begin a career in the dental profession. Dentist-mentors also benefit from this type of professional relationship, staying apprised of practice sale population and the interests of soon-to-be new dentists.
A practicing member dentist is paired with a dental student to develop a mentor- protégé relationship. A kickoff dinner at the start of each school year creates a welcoming connection for all.
Each mentor-protégé pair defines how they want their relationship to progress, including how and when they are in contact. Several learning and networking events are scheduled throughout the school year. Informal and face-to-face communication is encouraged and highly recommended for a successful experience.
If you would like to become a mentor, please contact Candice Wegner at cwegner@wda.org.
View photos from our 2024 - 2025 Mentor Program Kickoff Dinner
Upcoming Events
2025-2026 Mentor Program Kick-Off Dinner
Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
Cash Bar - 5:30 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m.
Marquette Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - Marquette Men's Basketball
Marquette Golden Eagles vs Villanova Wildcats
Game time TBD, Fiserv Forum
We have an entire section, 150 tickets in total for the MUSOD-PFA-WDA Mentor Program.
Program participants will be able to purchase tickets in November. Invitation by email only.
2025-2026 Mentor Program Spring CE
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Precision and Reliability in Dental Implant Care: The role of dental implant robotics and customized digital implant solutions in the successful outcomes of dental implant care
Presented by Ruba Khader, DDS and Sean Maroney, Maroney Dental Lab
Registration - 8:30 a.m. Program- 9 a.m. - Noon
Marquette School of Dentistry
Please note that the above events are open to Mentor Program participants only and pre-registration is required.
Contacts
Mentor Program Advisory Group
Dr. Cheska Avery-Stafford, WDA Liaison dravery@averyfamilydentistry.com
Dr. Ken Geiger, PFA Liaison kgeiger.midwestdental@gmail.com
Dr. Angela Lueck, WDA Liaison lueckangela@gmail.com
Frank Galka, MUSoD Student Representative frank.galka@marquette.edu
Staff Liaisons
Candice Wegner, WDA - cwegner@wda.org or 414-755-4118
Katie Koncki, MUSoD - katie.koncki@marquette.edu or 414-288-3714
Lizzy McGeough, MUSoD- elizabeth.mcgeough@marquette.edu or 414-288-7965
