Meet Our Doctors
DeRose Dental was started in Racine, Wisconsin in 1950 by husband and wife team, Dr. Michael DeRose and Dr. Dorothy DeRose. Dr. Michael was a Periodontist, specializing in the treatment of gum diseases. Dr. Dorothy was a Pedodontist, specializing in the treatment of children. She was the first female graduate of Northwestern Dental School in Chicago and the first female dentist in Wisconsin to obtain a post doctorate Masters of Dentistry in Pediatric Dentistry. She often laughed that the dean of the dental school told her, "Dorothy, you better be a productive dentist because you just took away a job from a man!" And productive she was! She practiced for over 40 years, served thousands of patients- often several generations of the same family, was active in organized dentistry and dental education, and was a role model for both of her daughters and 2 granddaughters to become dentists. The DeRose family dental tradition of providing excellent dental services in a caring and gentle manner to entire families of patients continues on.
Dr. Francesca DeRose
Dr. Francesca concentrates her practice on a conservative approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry for adults. She is a graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry, and has extensive experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry - much to the acclaim of many happy patients. Dr. Francesca is past President of the Racine Dental Association, has served in representative positions with both the Wisconsin Dental Association and the American Dental Association, served on the ADA's Council on Dental Benefits to improve insurance claim processing, and is a part-time faculty member at Marquette University School of Dentistry.
She is very proud that both of her daughters graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry and continue to carry on the family tradition of providing excellent dental care services.
Dr. Maria DeRose Barnes
Dr. Maria grew up in the Kenosha/Racine area and graduated from Mary D Bradford High School. She earned her Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin Madison and then went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she also served as Class President. Dr. Maria practices with her mother, Dr. Francesca, where she enjoys continuing the 3rd generation of DeRose Dental. She feels extremely grateful and excited to be back providing dental care to the communities where she grew up.
Outside of the dental office, Dr. Maria enjoys being involved in the community through the YMCA and Optimist club. Whenever she has a free weekend you will find her enjoying the many state parks and natural areas that Wisconsin has to offer.