Dr. Nathan Scharer is a native of Abbotsford, WI.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2009.  Upon graduation, Dr. Scharer completed an additional one year residency program at the VA hospital in Milwaukee.  The program has provided Dr. Scharer with advanced training in several areas of specialized dentistry.  He has also practiced in clinics in Milwaukee and Tomah.    

Dr. Scharer enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, and is a strong advocate of continuing education to ensure optimal patient care.  He strives to provide excellent, gentle dental care in a friendly and caring environment.  He treats each patient’s individual dental needs with comprehensive treatment planning, patient education and open communication regarding all aspects of his or her oral health.

In Dr. Scharer’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Krista, a family practice physician at Aspirus in Wausau. Together they have two sons and a daughter.  He also enjoys biking, skiing, and snowmobiling. 

Melanie has joined the Scharer Dental Team in February of 2019. She is a graduate of Northcentral Technical College with an associate degree in medical Secretary. Melanie is also a Certified Dental Assistant and has been in the dental profession for about 5 years. Prior to working in the dental profession, she had been in the medical profession for over 20+ years performing medical coding, auditing and insurance. Melanie has lived in the Mosinee area all of her life and has a grown son that lives in Milwaukee with one grandpuppy named Remington.

Renae graduated from NTC with an associates degree in Dental Hygiene.  She has also earned certificates in local anesthesia and laser application for periodontal disease.  She has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 20 years and has recently joined a group of dental hygienists called 'Hylife' to help provide oral care to dependent elders.  Renae is married and has 2 children.  When not busy attending her kids activities, she enjoys playing volleyball, downhill skiing, reading, visiting with family and friends, and weekends spent at their cabin.

Kim was born and raised in Indiana.  She received a certificate degree in dental assisting from Indiana University and has been an expanded functions assistant for 32 years.  Kim is married with 6 grown children and 2 grandaughters.  She loves spending time with friends and family, practicing yoga, and being outside as much as possible.