Meet Dr. Jared Rediske
Dr. Jared V. Rediske is from Eyota, Minnesota. He started his career as a dental assistant in the United States Air Force. He then received his Associate’s Degree in Dental Applied Sciences and became a certified dental assistant and certified orthodontic assistant. After the Air Force, he went on to finish his undergraduate requirements so that he could go on to dental school. He attended University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2006. After graduation, Dr. Rediske moved to Vermont because Brattleboro, VT won his heart. Initially he worked as an associate in a group practice. At the end of 2009 he purchased his own practice in Townshend, Vermont. He closed the Townshend office February 2019 and merged the staff and patients to our second location in Brattleboro. Shortly after the merge, we began renovations at a new location at 999 Putney Rd. On July 17th, 2019 we made our final move to our current location at 999 Putney Road, Brattleboro, Vermont to better serve his patients who live in closer proximity.
Dr. Rediske is currently President of the board of the New England Dental Society. He’s served on the board of the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont, and he was president of the board for two years. In college, Dr. Rediske was part of Delta Lambda Phi, a social fraternity of which he was president. He is one of the founders of the Brattleboro Study Club, as well as a member of the Seattle study club, the American Dental Association, and Vermont State Dental Association. He’s the attending dentist for the Head Start and Early Head Start program for the Windham County area. He’s a member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks in Brattleboro and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church.
In 2006, Dr. Rediske received the Practice Manager Award from the University of Minnesota. He was named Squadron Airman of the Year in 1998 and Airman Below the Zone in 1999. Dr. Rediske also founded the Well Baby Clinic, serving children between the ages of 1 and 3 years. During the 13 years since the program began, they’ve served over 800 children.
Dr. Rediske’s mother and two of his sisters live in South Eastern Minnesota, close to where Dr. Rediske grew up. His third sister lives in Wisconsin. He’s been partnered for twelve years and has a 29-year-old step-daughter. He has two full-size Dobermans, one cat, and two salt water fish tanks. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, down-hill skiing, squash, and golf, which he’s only recently discovered. He also enjoys cooking and playing with his two Dobermans. On weekends in the summer he enjoys getting out his father’s 1957 Ford Thunderbird and going for long drives.
Dr. Rediske can remember wanting to be a dentist since he was twelve years old, and his mother remembers him expressing this desire when he was five! He relates to Hermy the Elf from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — he knew he wanted to be a dentist from a very early age. The beauty of being a general dentist is that you can pick and choose what you would like to focus on. Dr. Rediske especially loves working with kids and the surgical aspect of dentistry. Over the course of his career, he’s continued to expand his capabilities and he’s excited to now be placing dental implants.
Meet Dr.Michael Wilkes
Dr. Michael Wilkes, orignally from the Boston area, has always had a passion for denistry that traces back to his childhood. Growing up, he witnessed his parents undergo various dental procedures, which sparked his interest in the dental field. His journey in education began at the University of New England, where he completed both his undergraduate studies and his dental medicine degree in 2024. As he embarked on his dental career, Dr.Wilkes developed a particular interest in orofacial pain and jaw disorders. Recognizing the complexity and impact of these conditions on patient’s lives, he sought additional training and education to deepen his understanding and expertise in this specialized area. Outside of his professional life, Dr.Wilkes enjoys spending time with his precious cat named Mr.Pancakes, brunches with Lucie and prioritizing his health by running. Here at West River Family Dental Dr.Wilkes is currently accepting new patients, so do not hesitate to call and get scheduled!