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Keepin’ You Smiling Podcast

Keepin’ You Smiling Podcast

Written by: Badger Smiles
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Welcome to the Keepin’ You Smiling Podcast from Badger Smiles, hosted by Dr. Terry Cowgill, DDS. From his roots in Minnesota to nearly three decades as a trusted dentist in La Crosse, Wisconsin Dr. Cowgill brings a mix of experience, humor, and heart to every conversation.

Since 1994, he’s been helping people keep their smiles healthy while building real connections in the community. But Terry’s more than just a dentist, he’s a storyteller, a proud family guy, and the 2019 Festmaster of La Crosse’s Oktoberfest (lederhosen and all).

Each episode delivers practical tips, local stories, and a healthy dose of personality to make oral health less intimidating and a lot more fun. Whether he’s talking teeth, family, or community traditions, Dr. Cowgill has one mission: keepin’ you smiling, one conversation at a time.

 Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Haven on Main: Building a Neighborhood for Everyone

    Haven on Main: Building a Neighborhood for Everyone
    Dec 1 2025

    Haven on Main is more than a housing project - it’s a community for people of all abilities. In this episode, Dr. Terry Cowgill, Founding Board Member of Haven for Special People, is joined by special guest Rick Diermeier, President and fellow Founding Board Member, to share the story behind this groundbreaking project.

    They discuss what makes Haven on Main truly unique:
    • affordable, inclusive housing
    • universal design for all abilities
    • independent living with individualized support
    • and a neighborhood where special needs and non-special needs residents live side by side, as equals.

    Dr. Terry also opens up about why this mission is personal to him, reflecting on his son Jonah’s autism and the need for safe, empowering spaces for adults with disabilities.

    It’s an inspiring conversation about community, dignity, and what’s possible when people come together with purpose.

    Click here to learn more about this project and how you can help.

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    19 mins
  • Truths About Dental Insurance & The Badger Smiles Club Alternative

    Truths About Dental Insurance & The Badger Smiles Club Alternative
    Dec 1 2025

    Dental insurance can be confusing, expensive, and, according to Dr. Terry Cowgill, sometimes even a conflict of interest. In this episode, Dr. Terry dives into the changing landscape of dental insurance, including Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s recent move to own dental practices in La Crosse and why that raises important questions for patients.

    He also breaks down the Badger Smiles Club, an in-house membership plan designed to give patients transparent, affordable care without the headaches of traditional insurance. Plus, a milestone worth celebrating: Badger Smiles has officially welcomed its 1,000th patient.

    Join Dr. Terry for an honest, educational conversation that puts your smile - and your wallet - first.

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    13 mins
  • Keepin’ You Smiling: Meet Dr. Terry Cowgill, La Crosse Dentist

    Keepin’ You Smiling: Meet Dr. Terry Cowgill, La Crosse Dentist
    Oct 2 2025

    Get to know the man behind Badger Smiles! In this first episode, Dr. Terry Cowgill, DDS, shares his journey from Minnesota roots to nearly 30 years as a trusted dentist in La Crosse. Beyond the chair, he’s a storyteller and a family man.

    Join Dr. Terry as he kicks off the Keepin’ You Smiling Podcast, blending dental tips, local stories, and humor - all with one mission: keeping you smiling, one conversation at a time.

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    17 mins
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