Dr. Matthew Krieger, DMD

As a people person, Dr. Takacs decided early on that he wanted to work with patients and help take care of people. For him, dentistry was the natural choice.

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Dr. Takacs completed dental school near home in Michigan at the Michigan State School of Dentistry. After serving in the military, he ended up in Missouri where he, his wife, and their 6 children call home.

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Why Nuvia

With 28 years of dentistry under his belt, Dr. Takacs has joined the Nuvia team at the St. Louis location. 

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He joined Nuvia because of the unique and streamlined process. Dr. Takacs is no stranger to complex restorative cases like dental implants so when he saw what Nuvia has been able to achieve in helping patients, he knew he had to be part of it.

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Outside of the Office

With 6 children, Dr. Takacs spends his free time doing whatever his kids are doing. More than anything else he loves spending time with his family.

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Dr. Blen is a passionate and skilled dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center, with a strong focus on providing the best possible care for his patients. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and raised in various parts of the United States, Dr. Blen is no stranger to diverse environments and cultures. He currently resides in Austin, Texas, where he brings his wealth of experience to the Nuvia team.

Dr. Blen's journey in dentistry began with a desire to give back and help as many people as possible. His commitment to patient satisfaction and quality of life is evident in his approach to dental care. Dr. Blen believes in treating each patient as an equal and building strong connections with them, walking alongside them on their dental journey.

When Dr. Blen is not working, he enjoys spending quality time with his daughter, Fatima Nicole, and connecting with family members in other states through virtual gatherings. He is a fan of the UFC and has a background in martial arts, including boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dr. Blen is also a talented musician, playing various instruments such as guitar, drums, and piano, and enjoys woodcarving as a hobby.

With a warm and caring personality, Dr. Blen is dedicated to providing the best dental care experience for his patients at Nuvia Dental Implant Center. He looks forward to meeting and working with new patients, making their dental journey a beautiful and fulfilling one.

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Dr. Schoolman is the oral & maxillofacial surgeon at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in St Louis, Missouri. Inspired by his father, a general dentist, Dr. Schoolman grew up spending time at his father’s office. 

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His experience watching his dad and his value of higher education lead him to pursue oral surgery.

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Why Nuvia?

Dr. Schoolman is passionate about providing permanent teeth to patients in 24 hours. Unlike the traditional approach, which often involves temporary dentures and multiple appointments over several months, Nuvia offers a final restoration with permanent teeth 24 hours after the dental implant procedure. 

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Dr. Schoolman understands that making the decision to get dental implants can be a big step, and wants to assure patients that their comfort, care, and safety is top of mind for the Nuvia team in St. Louis. 

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Outside of the Office

Outside of his work at Nuvia, Dr. Schoolman enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys hobbies that let him be artistic and creative, like woodworking. 

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His family loves outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and recently, trout fishing together. 

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