Our cosmetic dentists, Dr. S. Jeremy Tu and Dr. Trish Schminke, provide their patients with an unparalleled dental experience. Furthermore, as an experienced dentist, Dr. Tu understands the importance of empowering his patients. He listens to your needs, evaluates your smile, and builds a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.
We are committed to providing exceptional dental care to patients of all ages. Our comprehensive approach to dentistry allows our patients to receive the treatment they require and the knowledge needed to maintain their dental health.
At Design Dental, Inc. we offer complete care for all of your dentistry needs. Preventive dental care is the foundation of our practice. We believe that through preventive dental care, our patients can achieve and maintain a healthier smile. Our team recommends that patients visit our office at least twice a year for routine screenings and professional dental cleaning; this allows our team to identify and treat any early signs of a complex dental problem before it develops into a more advanced dental issue.
In terms of preservation, we understand that sometimes restorative treatment is unavoidable. In these cases, we take a simplistic approach to your treatment planning. Our team only provides advanced restorative treatment when deemed absolutely necessary. We aim to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible. Not only do we perform the treatment you need to improve your dental health, but we also equip you with the tools and information you need to preserve your long term dental health.
Once your smile is restored to excellent condition, its now time to protect your investment. Our team works with you to develop a personalized plan to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. We understand no two smiles are alike, so we strive to provide solutions that are tailored to your needs.
At Design Dental, we are your trusted dental professionals offering complete dental care. We work with patients of all ages to help them improve and maintain a healthy smile. We incorporate the latest dental technology, services, and material to enhance the patient experience and provide predictable results.
Dr. Tu and our team of experienced dental professionals are committed to offering high quality and complete care for all your dentistry needs. We offer an array of cosmetic, general, restorative, and preventive dental care services. Our team focuses on the prevention, preservation, and protection of your natural smile. With this formula, we can yield long-lasting, effective results.
At Design Dental, Inc. we specialize in life change dentistry. We are dedicated to helping each of our patients improve their dental health and overall well being. If you are searching for a cosmetic or family dentist in North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or surrounding areas, visit Design Dental, Inc.
Dr. S. Jeremy Tu was born and raised in Taiwan until 1983 when he moved to Long Beach, California. Before he moved to the U.S., he had earned a B.S. degree in Forestry from the University of Chinese Culture, Taipei. He also served 2 years in the Taiwanese Air Force as a Corporal.
He earned his DDS degree in 1994 from the University of Iowa and went on to earn a masters degree in Operative Dentistry, focusing on Cosmetic Dentistry, Research and Teaching from the University of Iowa in 1996. He then assumed a faculty position at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Department of Restorative Dentistry as an assistant professor till 2001.
He first met his wife at the Moody Church in 1998, Chicago, and got married in 2000. They moved back to Iowa in 2001 to join the River City Dental as an associate. One year later, Dr. Tu decided to open his own private practice in North Liberty, Iowa. He named his practice Design Dental, Inc.
Dr. Trish Schminkes passion for dentistry started 20 years ago when she landed a job working as a dental assistant while in college. She then practiced as a registered dental hygienist at Design Dental for 14 years prior to her acceptance to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. After receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, she was able to return to the patients and co-workers she dearly missed while attending dental school and has fulfilled her lifelong dream of serving others.
In order to provide ideal, comprehensive care for her patients, Trish has chosen to follow in the footsteps of her mentor, Dr. Tu, and is currently furthering her dental education at the post-graduate program, The Dawson Academy. Dr. Schminke was honored to accept a position as adjunct faculty at the College of Dentistry and can be found overseeing fourth year dental students in the Family Dentistry Clinic every Friday. Dr. Schminke is a member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
In her spare time Trish enjoys spending time with family and friends, practicing yoga, cooking, reading, and traveling. Trish has recently developed a passion for snowboarding and can often be found in Colorado hitting the slopes with her loved ones.