Mount Pleasant Dental

Dr. Jeff Sitar was raised in Minooka, Illinois, a small town just west of Joliet. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1988. He then went on to the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry to receive his DDS degree in 1992. From that point on, the Hawkeye state became home for Dr. Sitar. Following a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency he joined a practice in Davenport for two years. In 1995 he moved to Mount Pleasant...Read More and joined the practice of Dr. Richard Sankey. Dr. Sitar has owned and operated Mount Pleasant Dental Associates since 1996. Dr. Sitar has been active in the Southeast Iowa Dental Association having served through all the leadership chairs. He maintains active membership in the Iowa Dental Association and American Dental Association and continually strives to improve his ability to treat patients by participating in numerous continuing education courses every year. Dr. Sitar and his wife Missy, who is a native of Mt. Pleasant, have two wonderful children, Marie and JC. Dr. Sitar actively participates in the Mt. Pleasant community and has enjoyed helping sponsor or donate to such things as Rock Around the Block, Trick or Treat on Main, Preschool Dental Educational Programs, Festival of Lights, Old Threshers School Tours, Mount Pleasant Little League and numerous other charitable events. When away from the office, Dr. Sitar enjoys attending his children’s school activities and sports. Read Less

Dr. Karla Maher joined Mt. Pleasant Dental Associates in July 2013. She grew up in Mt. Pleasant and graduated from the Mt. Pleasant Community High School in 2006. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Simpson College in 2009 followed by her D.D.S. from the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry in 2013. While in the Iowa dental program Dr. Maher was able to participate in many volunteer opportunities including providing care at Iowa Mission of Mercy, volunteering a...Read Moret the Dick Parrott Free Dental Clinic in Iowa City, and taking a spring break mission trip to Jamaica. Dr. Maher and her husband Josh Maher, who is also native to Mt. Pleasant, are excited they have been given to opportunity to return to their hometown and to be active members in the community. They are both active members of the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, where Dr. Maher is presently serving on the Old Threshers Committee. When she is not at the dental office, Dr. Maher enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and get-togethers with friends. She is also an enthusiastic wrestling fan! Read Less