Meet Your Dental Team

I graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 2008 where I was the recipient of the Operative Dental Award which is a clinically based award given to only one student for excellence in dentistry. Since then I spent five years working in Wisconsin where I lived with my wife and 2 sons. In 2013 we decided that we wanted to move home to Minnesota to be closer to our families. Since moving back, I have been working at Lakeside Family Dentistry where I am enjoying getting to know the patients and have found the staff to be very welcoming with a deep concern for their patients.

Continuing to educate myself on the latest technology and dental advancements has been an important part of my career. I have completed courses in both Advanced CEREC Technology and the Advanced Surgical Cadaver Course through the Zimmer Institute. I am a general dentist but I specialize in oral surgery and implant dentistry as well as root canal therapy, crowns, fillings and full mouth reconstruction.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family going fishing as well as boating, camping and hiking.

I am a northern Minnesota native. I completed my undergraduate studies at UMD Duluth and I received my DDS degree at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. I practiced in my hometown until recently moving to the west metro area, and I was fortunate enough to join the Lakeside Family Dentistry team. There are many wonderful things that drew me to this practice, probably the most significant is how well the entire staff treats our patients and how they genuinely have their best interests in mind. I love working one-on-one with patients and really getting to know them while helping them achieve their optimal oral health. I always strive to keep my patients’ dental appointments as comfortable and relaxed as possible. I am passionate about keeping current with the newest advances in the dental field through continuing education so that I can provide the most comprehensive care to my patients. I am a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and the Spear Study Club.

My husband and I live in Plymouth and have a 3-year-old daughter named Lucy and a German Shepherd named Skyler. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, running, boating, downhill skiing, and trying out new restaurants.

I graduated from North Dakota State College of Science in 1997. I have worked in all fields of dentistry, from general dentistry to specialty practices. I am very privileged to work in the dental field. I have had a passion for dental hygiene since I was a young girl on my first trip to the dentist. Dental knowledge and patient education are the cornerstones of my hygiene career. Education, counseling, motivation and compassion are my goals for each patient to reach their optimal oral health. In my free time I love spending time with my husband, our beautiful 9-year-old daughter and Marley, our 3-year-old chocolate Lab. I love reading and have recently started running.

I graduated from Normandale Community College in Bloomington with an associate degree in science along with my dental hygiene degree and have been working for many years in this office. I also enjoyed working with an orthodontist for 23 years. I live locally with my husband. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and you might see me riding my bike around the trails or playing volleyball in local leagues.

I completed my associate degree at North Hennepin Community College followed by graduating from Normandale College in 1999 with a degree in dental hygiene. Prior to dental hygiene; I worked as an assistant for 15 years. I have enjoyed working in this dental practice since 2001. I live in Rockford with my two wonderful kids, Elliot and Kacy, and our dog, Teddy. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my kids. I also like gardening, reading, yoga, TRX workouts and I love to watch HGTV.

I grew up in a small East Texas town outside of Dallas and it was where I learned to appreciate country life on a small hobby farm. Though I’m a country girl at heart, I moved to Minnesota and attended the Minneapolis Community and Technical College where I achieved my license in dental.

Most of my dental career has been mastered in the Twin Cities where I seek continual education to ensure optimal dental health for both my patients and my dental environment.

I love being creative and learning new things such as art, photography, home interiors, cooking and trying new recipes. I value time with my family, my son and an occasional ride on our Harley Davidson.

I am a Minnesota native, originally growing up in Apple Valley, and currently reside in Lakeville. I am a very compassionate person and always knew I wanted a career where I could help other people. In 2007 I graduated with honors and received my dental assisting degree from Dakota County Technical College.

I enjoy running, hiking, camping and just about anything outdoors. My favorite past time is traveling and I have been all around the world. Nothing is more important to me than family time and I cherish every moment I get to spend with family. I love my profession, my patients and my dental team here at Lakeside Family Dentistry.

I graduated in 1999 from UW Stout with a degree in Business Management. I have held clinical and sales management roles in the past and in the fall of 2013, I was fortunate to have joined this fantastic team. I love my job! The best part about it is getting to know our patients helping to give them a smile they’re proud to display. During my free time, I take every moment I can to spend with my family, especially my son. We enjoy being active both indoors and out. I have a passion for all types of music and dancing and also enjoy cuddling up with a good book.

I have been in the dental field for quite a while now. I graduated from Hennepin Technical College in dental assisting. I was a chairside assistant prior to working at the front desk. I entered this field because I love working with people. My patients are very important to me and I feel like they are my extended family. I want all of our patients to experience the best care possible when they are with us. My husband and I enjoy our adult children and as our family continues to grow, I love babysitting our grandsons. I also enjoy golfing, quilting, scrapbooking, photography, Red Hats and Neil Diamond.

I grew up in a city called Wilsonville, Oregon, about 20 miles south of Portland. I went to school to study business management and accounting at Portland State University. While attending school, I became the HR and Corporate Training Manager for a coffee company, where I spent the last 5 years. I decided to pursue new opportunities and adventures, and recently moved here to Minnesota. This was a big career change, but I LOVE my position here at Lakeside Family Dentistry. I couldn’t be happier to be part of such a welcoming, loving, passionate, hard working team. I am really looking forward to meeting all of our wonderful patients!

In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, playing sports, art, planting, learning new recipes to cook and spending time with my girlfriend and my dog.