Abby Menke is a Lead Dentist at St. David’s Foundation, where she provides clinical leadership for the Mobile Dental Program and is committed to expanding access to high-quality oral health care for children and families. In addition to providing comprehensive preventive, restorative, and emergency dental care, Abby oversees daily clinical operations and supports her team in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a mobile setting.
Abby’s passion for dentistry began during childhood learning from her parents in the profession and ultimately, following an experience involving her own teeth that left a lasting impression on her as a patient. The experiences as a patient with multiple dental specialists shaped her desire to become a dentist and to create the kind of positive, compassionate experience for patients that had such an impact on her. Today, that perspective continues to influence the way she approaches patient care, particularly when working with children and families who may experience barriers to accessing dental care.
A graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Abby brings a thoughtful, action-oriented approach to public health dentistry, with a particular passion for clinical quality, team development, and improving oral health outcomes. She believes meaningful public health care goes beyond treating disease—it is about building trust, removing barriers to care, and helping patients feel comfortable, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their oral health.
Outside of work, Abby enjoys spending time with her family. She’s a busy mom and loves exercising. If there’s any spare time, she can be found organizing, decorating, or tackling her next project at home.