Paul D. Larsen, dentist in Bloomington at The Foehr Group

Paul D. Larsen, dentist in Bloomington at The Foehr Group

Meet Paul D. Larsen, a dentist at The Foehr Group in Bloomington, Illinois, who specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining your dental health, and helping you improve your appearance. Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your smile beautiful. We promise you that the veneers, fillings, crowns, and bridges we create will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you. To ensure they keep that promise, the products they recommend and use are of the highest quality and incredibly durable. You can trust your smile with us.

Paul D. Larsen, dentist in Bloomington at The Foehr Group

Meet Mary Joyce Gomez, dentist in Bloomington at The Foehr Group

Meet Mary Joyce Gomez, a dentist at The Foehr Group in Bloomington, Illinois. Dr. Mary Joyce Gomez is a compassionate general dentist who is deeply committed to making dental care accessible to all. She is a passionate advocate for underserved communities, striving to provide not only essential dental services but also hope and reassurance to vulnerable populations. Her practice emphasizes empathy, comfort, and high-quality dental care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Known for her warm and joyful personality, Dr. Gomez creates a welcoming environment for patients of all ages. She often sings during appointments and sometimes wears a tiara when treating children, helping to ease anxiety and build trust. “I’m no special person,” she says. “I’m just here to help.”

Dr. Gomez takes a holistic approach to dentistry, recognizing the connection between oral health and overall well-being. “We do more than fix teeth,” she explains. “We educate, support, and care for the whole person.”

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Dr. Gomez was inspired by her father, a dentist, and her mother, an academic, growing up in a family devoted to service and learning. Though she initially hesitated to follow in her father’s footsteps, she ultimately embraced dentistry after witnessing the positive impact of his work on the community. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and practiced in the Philippines for eight years before relocating to the United States.

Her personal experiences as both a patient and a practitioner have shaped her empathetic approach. “I’ve been on the other side of the chair,” she reflects. “I understand the worries and fears patients may have, and I aim to be a source of hope and comfort.”

Outside the office, Dr. Gomez enjoys watching suspenseful movies and spending quality time with her husband.

Meet Mary Joyce Gomez, dentist in Bloomington at The Foehr Group