Dr. Jaclyn Schuler

Dr. Schuler joined the practice in 2005, making Dakota Dental a three-generation practice. She received both her undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society in Dentistry. Dr. Schuler currently serves as the dental department chair at Avera McKennan Hospital.

Dr. Schuler lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Eric, and two children, Ava and Zachary. The Schuler home life is busy, the family loves lazy weekends at Lake Okoboji, playing outside and entertaining friends out at the pool.

Dr. Schuler has enjoyed getting to know the many faces that come through our doors, and, has really found her passion for the practice in the younger generations. She excels in caring for kids as young as 1. As an experienced mother of young children, Dr. Schuler cares for the children of Dakota Dental as if they are her own. Besides being our go-to caregiver for our young patients, when needed, Dr. Schuler takes patients of all ages to the Avera Surgical Center. This has provided our patients with an option for quality dental care, when extenuating circumstances make dental care otherwise impossible, and is a wonderful option for disabled patients.

Dr. Kappenman

Dr. Samantha Kappenman was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. She attended O’Gorman High School and then moved on to study finance and biology at Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She stayed at Creighton to earn her doctor of dental surgery. She is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society in Dentistry and the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society. Dr. Kappenman joined the practice in 2018.

Dr. Kappenman received the Spirit of Creighton Award. She has also been honored with awards for her work in endodontics, pediatric dentistry, general dentistry and periodontics.

In her free time, Dr. Kappenman enjoys spending time at the lake partaking in the sun, boating, and watersports. She also enjoys reading and cooking and is always looking for suggestions for her next book.

Dr. Kappenman looks forward to everyday and the wide variety of patients she serves. Her passion lies in helping patients achieve a smile that makes them proud.

Dr. Tessa Tecklenburg

Dr. Tessa Tecklenburg grew up in Harrisburg, SD and attended Harrisburg High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion in Psychology and minors in both Business and Interdisciplinary Sciences. Dr. Tecklenburg earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, in Lincoln, NE.

Dr. Tecklenburg has dreamt of becoming a dentist since she was a little girl, and she is thrilled to put her dreams into practice. Her compassion and drive to care for patients makes her a great addition to Dakota Dental.

Dr. Tecklenburg resides in Harrisburg with her husband, Trent, and their cockapoo puppy, Stella. In her free time she enjoys walking her dog, baking, and golfing with her husband.