GETTING TO KNOW US….

 DEB – SCHEDULING COORDINATOR

The first voice you hear and the first smiling face you will see when entering will most likely be our Scheduling Coordinator, Deb. She enjoys visiting with all the people that call or stop in each day. Deb is the one that fits all the puzzle pieces together so that the team’s schedules flow smoothly. She is also the team’s in-office advocate for utilizing electronic communication to its greatest possible extent.

When not in the office, Deb enjoys time spent with family, especially her grandson. His latest picture is always on display at her desk.  She enjoys watercolor painting, but Deb and her husband Kurt truly enjoy their traveling and biking excursions to exciting and unusual sights in and out of the country.

PAM – TREATMENT COORDINATOR

Pam is a living example of how everything can work together for good. Her history of varied business positions has equipped Pam to be an effective part of the team.  As our Treatment Coordinator, Pam loves making treatment happen for our clients. She is well versed in options of care and financial plans and can answer every one of your questions or knows someone who can!

Pam enjoys spending time spent with her son, John; gardening, and accomplishing creative home projects. If you’re stumped on a home project, you might want to ask her for some creative ideas. Pam is dedicated to her involvement in the lives of young people in her church and community.

JANET - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Janet really enjoys working with people and developing one-on-one relationships. She has been working in the hygiene field since 1976. We have been fortunate to have Janet on the team since 1986. She has seen a number of our dental patients grow up through the years. Janet is a past president of the N.D. Hygiene Association, is always learning and shares her updated info with our team.

For relaxation, Janet enjoys walking, reading, working crossword puzzles, and cooking for entertaining. Since her sons, Scott and Eric are grown, she and her husband Paul appreciate the family opportunities they have to hike and travel together, as seen on their Kodak Moments Christmas card scenes.

RHONDA - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Rhonda has been working with since 1984. She is known as our most adventurous and reliable team member having braved Midwest weather, winter after winter. Our team truly appreciates Rhonda’s dedication! She is committed to teaching our patients improved oral habits, making it possible to achieve and maintain dental health. Rhonda has enjoyed developing relationships with families throughout the years.

Rhonda, and her husband Tony, own Tony’s Super Valu in Hawley. Amazingly, she finds time for walking, reading, enjoying the outdoors; and spending time with her two grown children Marissa and Justin, their family and friends.

BEVERLY - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

As Bev was growing up she became interested in dentistry and actually liked going to the dentist. In 1975 she graduated as a dental hygienist, working both in general practice and periodontics. Today, she still finds dentistry interesting. She says, “I like the people I work with.” Bev is very easy to get along with; and, we appreciate all the expertise she has brought to the team since 2003.

Bev and her husband, Russell has willingly made many changes in their lives. A major change was relocating to Fargo where they keep the home fires burning for their two adult children Derek and Megan. Bev enjoys reading, gardening, and going to the theater. What’s your review on some of the shows playing in Fargo, Bev?

NANCY - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Nancy graduated from Wahpeton’s School of Hygiene in 1976 and began working at in 1984. She is an advocate for consistent dental care.  Nancy says “Most patients struggle with being consistent, like with flossing. But I tell them not to give up, just start over.  This day is day one. Then they don’t feel guilty or judged”.

Nancy and her husband, Jim has been married for more than 30 years. Her favorite thing to do is to go to their Devil’s Lake cabin and just relax. Nancy says she doesn’t have time right now for hobbies; she’s happily juggling her family’s many activities since her two children Steven and Emily are teenagers.

SHANNON - CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Shannon is one of our team members who wears many hats.  You will find her assisting Dr. Paul, helping in the office, and greeting people with her quick smile. One of Shannon’s favorite areas is computer imaging which can give clients a fast peek at what their updated smiles can look like. She can also show other examples of before and after smiles.

Shannon’s been part of the team since graduating from dental assisting at MSCTC. She is described as being conscientious, flexible, easy to work with and a joy to know. We appreciate her availability to assist in emergency and after hours care for our patients.  In her after hour time, Shannon, her husband John, and children Brodey and McKenna, enjoy a variety of sports and family activities.

SHANNA - CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Shanna became interested in the dental field through her mom’s encouragement.  She graduated from the MSCTC dental assisting course in the spring of 2006.  She joined the team and has found it to be an excellent fit for her personality.  Shanna enjoys meeting new people, and appreciates the variety of procedures she does as a Chairside assistant to Dr. Paul. Our team describes Shanna as being very helpful, hardworking, fun and easy to get along with. 

Riding bike and watching videos are two ways Shanna likes to relax.  You may want to ask her for recommendations of the top 10 movie picks. Shanna had been on the dance line in high school and has aspirations of taking up ballroom dancing.