Dr. Sara Cody, a native of New Richmond, graduated with Cum Laude honors in 2006 from Marquette University School of Dentistry. She was inducted into two prestigious honor societies, Alpha Sigma Nu and Omicron Kappa Upsilon for scholastic excellence. In 2007, Dr. Cody completed additional training at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to earn a certificate in Advanced Education of General Dentistry.
Professional affiliations include American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. Her professional interests include cosmetic dentistry, implants, sports dentistry and international dental missions. She enjoys transforming a patient’s smile to improve confidence and function. Being an advocate for preventative dentistry, Dr. Cody promotes custom formed sports mouthguards to aid in protection from orofacial trauma.
Dr. Cody strives to build trusting relationships with her patients. She values educating patients on oral health needs and providing appropriate, tailored dental treatment. “I believe every patient deserves exceptional care that begins with open communication. A team evolves as the patient, dental staff, and dentist work together to meet treatment expectations and to create a positive experience.”
Dr. Cody returned to Wisconsin in July, 2010, along with her husband, Lincoln Likness D.O., and daughter, Kate. During the preceding two years in Cleveland, Ohio, her husband pursued fellowship training in sports and spine medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation while Dr. Cody practiced dentistry in two highly successful practices. The couple is enthusiastic to return to the area and raise their family. “We are delighted to be back to this family oriented community. We look forward to serving the people of St. Croix Valley.”