Dr Alex Tooher
Dr. Tooher began his career as a software engineer after obtaining his undergraduate degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Maine in 2012. After 4 years in the field, he knew he was missing the passion that comes with truly feeling like he was making a difference. Volunteering at the Preble Street Learning Collaborative was where he discovered dentistry. The immediate ability to make a positive impact in a patient's life combined with the creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills required to provide the highest standard of care was what truly made Dr. Tooher fall in love with the profession.
Dr. Tooher has found great joy in dentistry and helping improve the lives of others. He hopes his work will lead him to find more ways to make a positive impact in the community he serves. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, specifically seeing the journey and improvements that come from completing large rehabilitation cases. Dr. Tooher is committed to equipping his patients with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain excellent oral health. As a lifelong learner, he is excited to join the Palmer & Krause Dental team.
A Maine native, Dr. Tooher attended elementary through high school on Stevens Ave in Portland. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys playing pickleball, reading, exploring the great outdoors, and embracing the many experiences Maine has to offer with his family, friends, and fiancé Bri.
Education:
2012 Bachelors of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Maine
2022 Doctorate of Dental Medicine, University of New England
Dr. Krause received her dental degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1985. She had attended the University of Kansas for undergraduate work, earning a B.S. in education in 1974. She later attended the University of Missouri in Kansas City in the Pharmacy program. She completed a Hospital-based, General Practice Residency at Strong Memorial Hospital with the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY, completing the program in 1988. She is in practice part-time at our practice and is an associate professor at the University of New England Dental Hygiene Program. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Maine Dental Association as well as the local Greater Portland Dental Society.
Dr. Krause is originally from southern New Jersey, growing up on a farm in Woodstown, NJ.