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Abbie – Clinical Assistant Abbie graduated from a discipleship training program after high school. She is originally from Bemidji, and has returned after completing her studies to serve her community. She enjoys reading, being outdoors and having coffee with friends. |
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Alex – Licensed Dental Assistant Alex is a graduate of the Northwest Technical College Dental Assisting Program. She loves riding horses and being outdoors, and also enjoys time with her family. Alex and her husband are expecting their first child later this summer. |
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Angie – Front Desk Angie graduated from Bemidji High School and received her Medical Secretary degree from Northwest Tech. She enjoys reading, swimming and spending time with her little girl. |
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Ashley – Patient Coordinator/Scheduler Ashley graduated from Grand Rapids High School and is a certified paraprofessional, as well as a PCA. She has enjoyed her years of working in customer service, and also worked at the elementary school in Deer River. She and her husband are the proud parents of a little girl. |
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Beth – Associate Director with Community Resource Connections Beth has 28 years experience in the nonprofit world. In collaboration with NDAC, Beth is available to provide insurance counseling, assistance applying for MN Healthcare programs, and to connect individuals with local resources and services. She is an avid reader, loves riding her motorcycle, and spending time with her husband and 12 year old daughter. |
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Carey – Licensed Dental Assistant Carey is a Licensed Dental Assistant and has been working at NDAC since it opened in December of 2008. Carey especially enjoys working with children at the clinic to give them a fun dental experience. Carey is married and has two grown children and one grandchild. Her hobbies include hiking, camping and taking kids to the park. |
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Cassi – Licensed Dental Assistant Cassi is from Cass Lake and graduated from the dental Assisting program at Northwest Technical College in 2009. She enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling and sitting around a bonfire. |
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Colleen – Business/Special Projects Colleen has had 25 years experience in Project Management and Small Business Development. She has been a Board Member for the Northern Dental Access Center and has been involved with the project since its inception ten years ago. Colleen holds a Masters Degree in Industrial Technology with a BS in Business Administration. As a skilled project manager, Colleen is well equipped to assure project success from idea to implementation, while empowering others to manage the details effectively. |
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Daidrie – Registered Dental Hygienist Daidrie graduated from lake Superior College with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene. Her hobbies include shopping, reading, bike riding and spending time with friends and family. |
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Dawn – Licensed Dental Assistant Dawn graduated from Northwest Technical College's Dental Assisting program in 2008. She has two teenage children who are very active in sports. |
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Emily – Licensed Dental Assistant Emily graduated from Northwest Technical College's Dental Assisting Program in 2011. She comes from a big family, and loves spending time with them. She also enjoys reading and watching movies in her free time. |
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Erica – Clinical Coordinator Erica graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in Biology. She joined our staff in April 2009 and is currently the Dental Practice Director. Erica lives north of Blackduck with her husband Troy, her son Tanner, and her dog Gypsi. She loves to read, craft, and watch her son's wrestling team (The BCLB Bears) in action! |
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Erin – Community-based Oral Health Program Coordinator Erin is from Anoka, MN and is working towards her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Erin worked as a Dental Assistant in Ashland, WI and is excited to be working as part of this community-based program through Northern Dental Access Center. When she is not studying for school, Erin enjoys restoring antique furniture, camping in the Boundary Waters, traveling to the cabin to relax, and spending time with family, friends and her pets: Ace, Millie and Otis. |
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Erica – Licensed Dental Assistant Erica was born and raised in Bemidji, and graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Northwest Technical College. She's an animal lover and enjoys trail riding, 4-wheeling, and hanging out with friends. |
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Jeanne Edevold Larson – Executive Director
Jeanne has been with the Northern Dental Access Center since its inception and throughout the planning and design phases. She has 24 years of experience in nonprofit management and has worked extensively to develop many community collaborations. Jeanne holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Development and works to develop the long term sustainability and growth of the agency. Jeanne reports to the Board of Directors, who provide governance and policy leadership. |
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Jen – Registered Dental Hygienist Jen grew up in Brainerd and graduated from Lake Superior College in Duluth with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves animals, enjoys spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors. |
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Jenn – Licensed Dental Assistant Jenn graduated from Northwest Technical College in 2006. She enjoys spending time with her son Clyde and making jewelry. |
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Jessica – Programs Director Jessica graduated from Bemidji State University in 1998 with a BA in History and English, and more recently completed the Medical Coding and Billing programs at Northwest Technical College. Jessica loves gardening, photography and everything outdoors. She has been with the Access Center since it opened in 2008, and is the proud parent of a young son. |
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Katie – Licensed Dental Assistant Katie attended Park Rapids High School, and graduated from Northwest Technical College as a Licensed Dental Assistant. She is married and has two young boys. Katie enjoys biking and playing tennis. |
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Katie – Registered Dental Hygienist Katie graduated from MSU Mankato in May, 2010. In her free time she likes to read, rollerblade and be with her friends and family. |
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Kristina – Licensed Dental Assistant Kristina is from Grand Rapids and graduated from the Hibbing Dental Assisting Program. She is a huge sports fan and loves summer and spending time on the lake. Kristina is the proud aunt to a little nephew, who she adores. |
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Megan – Registered Dental Hygienist Megan enjoys spending time with her family, spending time outdoors and traveling. Megan graduated from Lake Superior College in 2008 as a Registered Dental Hygienist and also received a degree in 2006 in Massage Therapy from Northwest Technical College in Bemidji. She lives in Park Rapids with her husband and daughter. |
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Dr. Bendickson – Dentist |
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Dr. Song – Dentist |
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Dr. Gupta – Dentist |
