Dr. Tom Jahnke, a native Wisconsinite, graduated with honors with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from UW – La Crosse. He went on to receive his D.D.S from the University of Indiana School of Dentistry, where he was welcomed to be a member of the National Dental Honor Society, OKU. He is a board-certified Endodontist whose focus is pain management and therapeutics. His patients will attest that he takes care of every patient as if they were family and he is most known for his calm and caring demeanor.

Dr. Jahnke served our country in the Army, where he practiced as a general dentist before advancing as a specialist in Endodontics by completing his endodontic residency at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. He received his Master’s Degree during residency with research on the Adoption of Endodontic Technological Advancements and received the acclaimed “Dentsply Sirona Award” for his peer-reviewed research presentation at the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting. One of his military notes of recognition is the “Army Commendation Medal”, obtained for meritorious achievement and clinical service.

Dr. Jahnke took his endodontic training to Fort Drum in New York and served as the Chief of Endodontics there which, along with seeing a wide variety of root canal needs, and performing the most challenging endodontic procedures, involved overseeing and mentoring restorative dentists on the art of endodontic therapy. He was additionally the resource for dental resorption and brings his knowledge of the periodontal/endodontic resorptive connection to our practice. Dr. Jahnke further added to his endodontic and patient care talents while in private endodontic practice in upstate New York. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Board of Endodontics, American Dental Association, Greater Milwaukee Dental Association, and Waukesha County Dental Society.

Dr. Jahnke has come back home to Wisconsin and we are so glad to have his experience, expertise in state-of-the-art endodontic techniques, and soothing bedside manner on our team. He brings his love for relieving pain and infection for his patients and commitment to save natural teeth whenever possible. Dr. Jahnke is dedicated as a partner doctor at Meridian to improving the oral health of his patients by collaborating well with other specialists and family dentists to facilitate an outcome that is best for the patient.

Dr. Jahnke’s passions outside of endodontics are running, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family (wife Sarah, and children Henry & Evelyn).