Our Team
Dr. Payton McQuin
Dr. McQuin is originally from La Crescent, Minnesota. He graduated from La Crescent High School and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He then went on to earn his DDS from the University of Minnesota Dental School. He has always been around the field of dentistry and has always had an interest in making dentistry his career. What really hooked him was seeing how life-changing it can be for people when you give them a smile they love.
When it comes to his approach to dental care, Dr. Payton always strives to give his patients a smile they are confident in and to be a provider they can always trust. Along with his dental and interpersonal skills, he provides our patients with a clear sense of all of their options and works with them to achieve their individual dental health goals. What he enjoys most about our Onalaska Smiles office is that everyone here is committed to serving our patients to the best of our abilities.
Outside of the office, Dr. McQuin loves spending time with his fiancée, Brittany: the two of them are getting married in the fall of 2024. Some of his other favorite activities include golfing, mountain biking, skiing, relaxing on the river, and playing with his yellow lab, Ruby.
Administration & Customer Service
Jolene – Front Office Administration
Jolene started working with our Onalaska Smiles team in 2022. She really enjoys working with the team at here because someone is always making you smile. Jolene was born in South Dakota and moved to Wisconsin in 2000. She has four children. Prior to entering the dental field, she had always worked in the healthcare field working with insurance. She enjoys meeting new people and making connections when they come into the office. Jolene likes to have everyone feel welcome when they come into the office, whether it be their first visit or they’ve been a patient for years. She enjoys seeing the smiles on people’s faces when they appreciate their visit with their favorite hygienist. She always tries to make sure patients have all their questions answered before they leave the office. Jolene has recently taken up bicycling. She enjoys spending time with her family and making memories. She also loves to try new recipes.
Dental Hygiene
Nicole – Dental Hygienist
Nicole joined our Onalaska Smiles team in the summer of 2024 and has had an immediate positive impact on our office. Though she currently lives in Tomah, Nicole was born and raised in Kendall, Wisconsin. A student with multiple diplomas in various areas of study, she has her associate degree in Dental Hygiene and Nursing, a bachelor’s in Business Administration and Nursing, and a master’s in Management and Organizational Behavior. What made her want to pursue her career in dental hygiene is her desire to educate patients regarding the importance of oral health and to help them effectively care for themselves with the best oral hygiene techniques. Nicole believes that she has a responsibility to provide the best treatment she can and educate patients for improved lifelong oral health. In addition to her focus on equipping our patients with the knowledge they need, she also brings to our office a welcoming disposition and willingness to help our team in whatever way possible. What she enjoys about working at Onalaska Smiles is that Dr. McQuin is on the same page with her regarding patient treatment, our dental assistants are willing to help with patient care when needed, and our office administrator is also willing to help when needed. When she isn’t working in the office, Nicole enjoys traveling, going to concerts, hiking, reading, and collecting currency and Christmas ornaments from her various travels. She loves to experience new places and cultures, and it’s on her bucket list to see the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Dental Assisting
Tracy – Dental Assistant
Our dental assistant Tracy is originally from Caledonia, Minnesota. After graduating from high school there, she moved to Menomonie, Wisconsin, where she lived for over 20 years before moving back to the area to be closer to family. She was first drawn to the dental field at a young age, after having a wonderful dentist as a child. She loves that her job allows her to help people achieve their best smiles. An assistant for a number of years, she joined our staff in the summer of 2020 and immediately had a positive impact. One of her favorite things about our office in that we all work together for the good of our patients. Outside of work, Tracy enjoys gardening, biking, hiking, camping, boating, kayaking, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family, including her adult children, Jared and Courtney.
Micah – Dental Assistant
Micah, one of our talented and compassionate dental assistants, joined our Onalaska Smiles team in the summer of 2022. She had an immediate positive impact on our patients and the rest of our team. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Micah wanted to enter the field of dental care in order to have the opportunity to see the transformation of patients’ smiles. She has also always had an interest in helping people to overcome their dental anxiety. She appreciates that our caring and professional dental team allows her to do both. One fun fact about Micah: She likes to put applesauce on Velveeta mac and cheese.