Meet the Assistants

Mallory

Mallory


I graduated from Minnesota West in 2022 and have been with Dakota Dental ever since. I love getting to know the patients, and I enjoy coming to work every day. Dakota Dental has become a second family for me. Outside of work I like to spend time with my family and go to new places with friends.

Sydney | Dakota Dental, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sydney


I graduated from Lake Area Tech in 2011, and I have been with Dakota Dental since 2011 and assist Dr. Tim.  I love what I do and those that I work with.  My favorite past time is relaxing and spending time with friends and family.  I will never turn down an ice cream treat.

Kristen | Dakota Dental, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Kristen


I graduated from CTU in 2006 and completed the Expanded Function Dental Assistant course in 2018, and I have been with Dakota Dental since 2012.  I enjoy working with the staff and the fun atmosphere.  In my free time, I love spending time with my family and being outdoors.

Nicki | Dakota Dental, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Nicki


I graduated from Minnesota West in 1999, and I have been with Dakota Dental since 1999.  The relationships I have built with our patients while assisting Dr. Rola, and now Dr. Schuler, is my favorite part of the job.  I love spending time with my husband and kids.

Megan | Dakota Dental, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Megan


I graduated from Lake Area Tech in 2016 as a registered dental assistant and started at Dakota Dental. Then continued my education and became a certified dental assistant in 2018 and assist Dr. Kappenman. My favorite part about Dakota Dental is the upbeat, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere making it a pleasure to be here every day. I enjoy watching a smile transform with cosmetic dentistry and helping patients through their anxieties of coming to the dentist. In my free time I like to binge watch Netflix or Hulu, play at the park with my son, and spend time with friends and family. 

Payton | Dakota Dental, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Payton


I completed the Assist To Succeed in Sioux Falls in 2018 and joined Dakota Dental the same year.  I love working with everyone here and in my spare time my husband I like to be outside with our two dogs.

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Josy


I graduated from Western Iowa Tech in 2018 and recently joined the Dakota Dental Family!  I’m originally form Iowa, however, Sioux Falls is my new home.  The connections I’ve already made with my coworkers and patients has been the best part of joining Dakota Dental!  In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends and family.