Meet Our Dental Team – Chaska, MN
Caring, Compassionate, Dental Patient-Focused Care
Our team of friendly, highly-trained dental professionals comes to our dental office every day with one goal in mind: to simply make our dentistry patients’ lives easier. They’ll be the friendly voice on the phone, the smile that greets you at the door, and the helping hand that makes sure none of your questions go unanswered. They are completely dedicated to your comfort, health, and safety, and they are each striving to get better every day. Read on below to learn a bit more about the all-stars here at Chaska Dental Center.
Kelly
Office Manager
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Ali
Patient Coordinator
Ali graduated from dental assisting school in 2018, and she’s worked in both clinical and reception throughout her career. Now, she is bringing her experience, training, and passion for dentistry to our team! When asked what she loves most about her job, she said it’s her coworkers – the energy and personality they bring to the office are wonderful!
Ali is the youngest of seven children, and she is a proud auntie to several nieces and nephews. When she isn’t spending time with them, she enjoys gardening and going on mini weekend getaways!
Juliana
Patient Coordinator
Originally from Fresno, CA, Juliana completed her studies at Clovis Community College. She worked in the field of orthodontics for two years before joining our team at Chaska Dental Center as well! For her, the best part of her job is helping our patients have the positive experience they deserve while building genuine relationships with them.
Juliana has two sons at home, Jax and Jett. They love doing things together, especially when it involves going to the beach. She also enjoys using her time outside the office to go on hikes, ride her bike, and go rollerblading!
Jessica
Patient Coordinator
Jessica joined our team in 2023, and she has nearly a decade of experience in the dental field! That all began at Anthem College, which is where she studied medical assisting. Over the years, she has completed several continuing education courses on dental administration and insurance as well. Now, she loves using everything she has learned to help her patients understand their treatment plan and guide them on how to utilize their benefits to the fullest.
At home, Jessica lives with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs. Some of her interests include cooking, refinishing furniture, and planning upcoming vacations. In fact, she has a knack for travel hacking; she hasn’t paid for airfare in 10 years!
Linda
Dental Hygienist
Linda received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma in 1981. She has been a practicing licensed dental hygienist for over three decades. She started her career in a periodontal dental office followed by a general dentistry one, but her true passion resides in pediatric dentistry, where she spent 16 years working with children. Linda has been with Chaska Dental Center since 2001. She continues to provide excellent care for her patients through her comprehensive approach. In addition to working as a dental clinician, she has had the honor of being asked to participate in research and provide consulting for Eastman Kodak on future dental products and advanced technology.
Linda loves spending time outside the office with her husband, Wes, as well as their two sons (who are both married) and five grandchildren! She also loves being outside – whether that involves gardening, hiking, or going on a long walk.
Sue
Dental Hygienist
Sue has been working in dentistry for 35 years and counting! She attended the University of Minnesota and studied hygiene at Normandale Community College. She is also certified in local anesthesia. Helping others is a passion for her, and it’s her favorite part of the job.
Originally from St. Paul, Sue and her husband John have three children and three grandchildren. When she isn’t busy at work, she enjoys spending time with her family at their cabin and playing volleyball. She is actually an identical twin!
Favorite MN Food: Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Terese
Dental Hygienist
With 14 years of experience under her belt, Terese joined Chaska Dental Center in July 2020 as a dental hygienist. Prior to that, she earned her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene and completed pre-med at the University of Minnesota. Today, she absolutely loves connecting with patients and helping them learn more about their oral health in the process!
When she isn’t at our office, you’ll most likely find Terese spending time with her family, golfing, kayaking, and traveling.
Favorite MN Food: Apple Dumplings
Claire
Dental Hygienist
Before joining our team, Claire attended Herzing University, which is where she studied dental hygiene for three years. Although there are several things she loves about her job, the best part is getting to help others become confident in their smiles and making genuine connections along the way.
In her free time, Claire enjoys hanging out with friends, going camping, and playing with her cats. Here’s a fun fact about her: she has an identical twin sister!
Pam
Dental Assistant
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Kelly
Dental Assistant
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Vonnie
Dental Assistant
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