Meet The Doctor & Staff

Meet The Doctor & Staff

Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship.

I appreciate the time you’ve taken to visit this site and find out more about this dental practice, my team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health.


Brianne Schwarz, DDS

Owner, Doctor

Dr. Schwarz grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin and received an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences with a minor in chemistry at Marquette University.  She was accepted into the accelerated pre-dental scholars program and completed her dental degree at Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2018.  She currently lives in Baraboo with her husband, Tony, and daughters, Lola & Bernice.  She enjoys hiking, camping, and cheering on all Wisconsin sports teams with her family.

Dr. Schwarz loves working with patients to achieve their oral health goals by listening to their objectives and formulating individualized plans for long term success.  She is dedicated to producing high quality, comfortable care for all patients in order to build lasting patient-provider relationships.  Dr. Schwarz keeps up with the latest dental research to ensure the materials and methods being used have been tested for quality and durability.

 



Jen Stephens, RDH

Owner, Dental Hygienist

Jen brings 25 years of experience to the practice, she began her career as a dental assistant, and found she had a passion for making people smile while helping them achieve optimal oral health. Her passion led her to Dental Hygiene school where she graduated in 2007. Her career and love of dentistry has taken her into many facets of the industry including education, management, transition and now ownership. Jen strives to give her patients the highest quality, individualized care through education, compassion, and respect. She continues to grow and strengthen her skills with continuing education classes and courses, ensuring she has the most up to date information and techniques to give her patients and team. 

Jen's other passion is her family, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband Tyler, and their children Olivia, Harper & Maxx as well as her very large extended family.  When she is not in the office she loves being on the Wisconsin River, Lake Wisconsin, listening to local artists, traveling and making memories throughout the beautiful River Valley area.


Carrah Shimniok, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Carrah joined the team in 2024 after graduating from dental hygiene school and receiving her state credentials.  She started in the dental field in 2020 as a dental assistant and decided to continue her education and career in dental hygiene after realizing she had a true passion for educating patients and making positive impacts on their oral and overall health.  She is thrilled to be a part of Advanced Family Dental and a team that aligns with her values and shares her same vision for patient care.

Carrah grew up in Reedsburg, and now she along with her husband Brendon have a small family farm in the Rock Springs area. They enjoy everything outdoors and love taking their daughter Evelynn on adventures on the farm and around the area. They are excited to welcome a baby boy to their family in November


Morgan Bowell

Dental Assistant

Morgan graduated from River Valley Highschool in 2023, and though she was accepted into the nursing program at UW-Eau Claire, had an unwavering interest in teeth and oral health.  After much thought and discussion she decided to take the leap and give a career in dentistry a shot.  Her experience as a CNA, compassion for patients, eagerness to learn and passion for helping others make this career choice a perfect fit.  She is currently enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program at Blackhawk Technical College and is excited to learn and grow in this fast paced healthcare industry.

Morgan grew up in the River Valley area, and loves the sense of community River Valley has.  In her free-time she enjoys boating, UTVing or just spending time with her parents, brother Hayden (Kenzie), friends and large extended family.  Her hobbies include hiking, working out, going to concerts and shopping. 



Tia Walsh

Schedule & Insurance Coordinator

Tia started her journey in the dental field after a fulfilling career in cosmetology. Having that background in customer service along with her love of helping people feel great made her transition an easy one. Over the last several years she has learned and grown in her knowledge of dentistry and insurance, and has gained a passion for assisting patients maximize their insurance benefits so they can achieve their oral health goals.  Her positive energy and compassionate spirit make patients feel comfortable and at ease every time they walk through the door.  Tia is excited to continue to advance in her career and give our community optimal dental experiences. 

Tia and her husband Jeremy have three outstanding children, Reyanna (Scott), Natalie and Ty.  She and Jeremy proud grandparents to granddaughters Oaklyn & Kinsley who have stolen all of their hearts.  In her free-time, Tia loves to read, support her children in their extracurricular activities, golf and go on Jeep rides with Jeremy, and being grandma to Oaklyn & Kinsley.


Coty Bare

Treatment Plan Coordinator

Coty joined the Advanced Family Dental team in 2024 as the treatment plan coordinator and dental assistant.  She gained technical training as a Dental Technician while serving in the Wisconsin Army National Guard for 6 years. She later went on to work in private practice for 23 years at Downtown Family Dental in Baraboo. This is where she met and worked with Dr. Schwarz and ultimately followed her here!  Coty has a passion for developing relationships with both patients and colleges and loves helping restore her patient’s ability to smile. 

Coty and her husband Steve have a family farm with their 3 children, around 1,500 steer, a dog, many chickens, rabbits and farm cats. She and her family are very active within their church community, where Coty teaches Sunday School, leads Bible instruction on Wednesday nights, sings in the choir and helps with the worship team.  She also volunteers with the Women's Ministry and makes meals for people in need.   She is blessed to live close to their extended family, so she can spoil her nieces and nephews with time and all their favorite baked goods!

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