Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Abbey LaManna
With a warm smile and dental experience, Dr. Abbey LaManna is focused on keeping your teeth healthy and providing a positive and relaxing dental experience. Dr. LaManna welcomes all ages in her comfortable, private practice in Glendale on the North Shore of Milwaukee. Her goal is for all of her patients to receive top quality preventive and comprehensive dental treatment that is also affordable.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. LaManna received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Dr. LaManna and her husband have two beautiful children whom they both adore. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family playing tennis, bike riding, traveling, having picnics in the park, playing golf with her husband, and singing and reading with her children. She also is known to hum a song or two while working!
Dr. Robert Hall
Dr. Hall hails from across the big lake in Michigan, but he is now happy to call Milwaukee home. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Miami of Ohio, with a major in biology & a minor in neuroscience. He then attended Marquette University School of Dentistry, where he was trained in all manners of dental treatment including fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures & root canals.
Dr. Hall was drawn to a career in dentistry because it allowed him to combine his love of working with his hands & getting to know patients so that he can make their dental experience a positive one.
In his spare time, Dr. Hall enjoys biking, tennis, backpacking, rock climbing, snowboarding & exploring all of the unique food & festivals Milwaukee has to offer. He is passionate about travel & gaining a more global perspective to help further serve his community here. If you have been thinking about working toward a healthier smile, come meet Dr. Hall today!
Dr. Amanda Lathe
Dr. Lathe is originally from a small city in northern Illinois. She attended University of Illinois at Chicago for her undergraduate studies & earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. After college, she moved to Milwaukee with her partner & attended Marquette University School of Dentistry. There she obtained her DDS degree & graduated summa cum laude. She fell in love with Wisconsin & is proud to call Milwaukee home.
Dr. Lathe is passionate about dentistry & loves working with children & adults alike. She is committed to helping her patients feel comfortable in the dental chair, while also achieving life-long healthy smiles.
In her free time, Dr. Lathe enjoys running along the Oak Leaf Trail & through Milwaukee. She also loves baking, reading & spending time with friends & family.
Dr. Jessica Gruber
Dr. Gruber grew up in Germantown, Wisconsin. As a Milwaukee-area native, she was thrilled to attend Marquette University for her undergraduate education. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences, she pursued her dream of becoming a dentist and graduated summa cum laude from Marquette University School of Dentistry. At MUSoD, Dr. Gruber received an excellent education in all facets of general dentistry and has been practicing in the Milwaukee area since graduation.
Dr. Gruber has worked in healthcare since the age of 16 and understands the importance of patient-centered care. She believes in working with each patient to reach an individualized plan for bettering their health, since no two patients are the same. She has a heart for patients with anxieties about visiting the dentist and makes it her goal to create a positive experience.
When not at the office, Dr. Gruber enjoys spending time with her husband, son and two Australian Shepherds at her home in Wauwatosa. She leads an active lifestyle, having attempted nearly every form of fitness, and has never said no to trying a new restaurant in the area.
Dr. Isacc Empson
Dr. Empson was born & raised in Peoria, Illinois, & graduated magna cum laude from Wabash College, where he studied biology, chemistry & economics. He spent four years living in Chicago attending University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, where he was inducted as an Omicron Kappa Upsilon member (National Dental Honor Society). He is currently receiving advanced training in orthodontics as a resident at Marquette University.
Dr. Empson loves the technical skills that make dentistry unique, but he finds the patient interactions the most rewarding. He never “treats a stranger” & aims to provide high quality care in a relaxing environment.
Outside the clinic, you can find Dr. Empson exploring restaurants, sport stadiums & hiking trails. You’ll always spot him at Lakefront State Park in the summer & he considers himself a “rising” golfer & pickleball player.
Dr. Edward Craciun
Dr. Craciun grew up in sunny Naples, Florida where summer never ends. In high school he discovered his passion for dentistry when he attended a dual enrollment program for dental assisting. He later studied at Hodges University & earned a bachelor’s degree in health studies. Dr. Craciun then went on to graduate from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois, where he underwent training in all areas of general dentistry.
Dr. Craciun has been involved in the dental field since he was 16 & is very understanding of his patients & their needs. He works hard to establish trust with all his patients & loves to work with each one to figure out the best treatment for them.