We recognize that not all dentists are the same and we want our patients to be confident and happy because they chose us. Our goal is to educate our patients thoroughly to empower them to make confident dental decisions. We believe that real value in dentistry comes from dentistry that not only repairs, but prevents.
We provide the latest dental techniques and technology which allows us to better diagnose, better treat (with less pain) and speed patient recovery. Our genuine commitment in both our dentistry and hygiene results in overall better health for our patients.
Our office is conveniently located in Galva, IL and we invite you to call with any questions or send us a message via theContact Us page of our web site. We will do everything possible to ensure you a pleasant visit.
Only the highest standards of care are acceptable at Galva Family Dentistry. We treat each of our patients individually. We give our patients a thorough evaluation of their oral health before rushing into any treatment. Our goal is to empower our patients with dental health education to ensure that each patient leaves our office with the proper information and the encouragement to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile!
Dr. Scott Bialobreski joined Galva Family Dentistry in June of 2010 after graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in May of the same year. Dr. Bialobreski grew up in Kewanee,
Dr. Leslie Kleczek graduated from the Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine in 2016 and joined the Galva Family Dentistry team shortly after. She has loved the many aspects of dentistry but especially enjoys helping
Dr. Scott Morris joined Galva Family Dentistry in October, 2018. Dr. Morris graduated from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry @ Chicago in the top of his class. He is also certified in Oral
Pam Bates is the General Manager for Galva Family Dentistry and the multiple locations. Pam has been working in the dental field since 1979. Pam has completed multiple dental management certification courses, including the Jameson
Pam is our Clinic Hygiene Manager. She started with our practice as a Dental Assistant in 1994 and then became a Registered Dental Hygienist, graduating from Illinois Central College in 1997. In 2017 Pam began
Mike Keup joined Galva Family Dentistry in August of 2016 as Director of Operations. He comes to the practice after many years at Bradley University. Mike will help with the corporate side of the business.
Paula is our Galva Office Manager. Paula started in 2006 as Patient Coordinator and took on her new responsibilities in 2018. Her favorite part of her job is working with an amazing team of co-workers
Markie started at Galva Family Dentistry in 2013. She is our Insurance Coordinator and helps obtain all eligible insurance benefits for our patients. Outside of the office she likes music and travelling. She is also
Annie has been a dental assistant with Galva Family Dentistry since 2017. She has been dental assisting for several years. What she loves about her job is changing peoples smiles and giving them a reason
Caitlin Crandall is our newest dental assistant. She likes meeting all the patients and helping them feel better. She also enjoys getting to know all her co-workers and working with them daily. Caitlin has 2
Elizabeth Farmer has joined our office as an administrative assistant. Her favorite part of her position is getting to know her co-workers and our patients. She has helped out in our other locations and she
Marci Horrie is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She received her degree from Illinois Central College and has been with Galva Family Dentistry since 1990. She is certified in giving anesthetic to her patients
Jordan is one of our Dental Hygienists. She received her RDH degree from Illinois Central College and started with our practice in September of 2017. She loves meeting new people every day and working with
Ashlyn is a Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Carl Sandburg College in 2015. Ashlyn was a substitute hygienist in several of our locations but is now permanently at Galva Family Dentistry on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Samantha is our Financial Coordinator. She started with Galva Family Dentistry in May, 2018. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know all of our wonderful patients and her fellow employees. Sam is
Becky VanDeVelde is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She has been with our practice since 1981. She received her degree from Parkland College in 1980. She is also certified to give anesthetic. Becky is married to
Desiree is a Dental Assistant in our office. She graduated from Dental Assisting Technologies in 2013, and has been working in the field since then. She joined Galva Family Dentistry in 2018. Desiree thoroughly enjoys
Yes we work with patients to make dental care affordable. Finances should not affect your dental health. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. We also work with Care Credit to arrange alternative financial arrangements.
Yes When it is in your best interest to see a specialist we will refer you. This includes oral surgeons (oral surgery), periodontists (gum specialists), orthodontists (tooth straightening), endodontists (root canals) and pedodontists (childrens dentistry).
Yes Denture teeth wear and so does the bone the denture fits on. Poorly fit or worn dentures can/may cause sleep apnea, stroke or even death. Yearly cancer screenings, exams of denture users are extremely important.
Yes we currently have digital x-rays These are easier to read than film. We also have the ability to manipulate contrast which makes diagnosis more accurate. We also use an intra-oral camera to help identify dental problems and help patients understand their dental needs. We use electric handpieces that are quieter and more comfortable than the traditional air driven handpieces. We also have a soft tissue laser that comfortably removes unhealthy tissue in the mouth.