Meet Our Team

Our professionals have the highest levels of accreditation and provide the best care to our patients. You’ll feel comfortable and welcome at our office from the moment you arrive.

Julie

Dental Hygienist

Julie has been a Dental Hygienist at West Des Moines Dental Center for 22 years. She was born and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, and moved to the Des Moines area, where she attended Des Moines Area Community College and received her Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene in 1999.

Julie loves her profession as a hygienist and enjoys her relationships with her patients. She especially likes helping patients feel comfortable by getting to know them, sharing laughs, and helping them to improve and maintain their overall dental health.

Julie enjoys yoga, long-distance walks, watching the Huskers and Steelers football teams, attending church, and spending time with her husband Pat and her two children, Brooke and Ty.

Sara

Dental Hygienist

Sara has been a vital part of our West Des Moines Dental Center hygiene program. She graduated from DMACC in 2004 and has been here ever since. Outside of the office Sara enjoys biking, hiking, visiting Colorado, and spending time with her husband Adam and two Daughters.

Patty

Dental Hygienist

Patty has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 29 years. She is married to her husband, Steve, and has one daughter, Lauren. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, fine wine, and spending time with family and friends. What she enjoys most about her job is meeting new people, establishing good relationships, and educating her patients on good oral health.

Emily

Dental Hygienist

Emily was born and raised in Des Moines, and has lived here a majority of her life. Emily graduated from DMACC for Dental Hygiene in May 2018. Emily loves interacting with patients and helping them achieve a healthy beautiful smile.

Emily loves spending time with her daughter and soon second child, family and friends. She enjoys being outdoors, reading and traveling.