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.
Shannon
Dental Hygienist
Shannon has been with University Dental Group for an incredible 27 years. She’s married and a proud mom of two boys. Outside the office, Shannon and her family love boating and spending quality time with friends and loved ones. What she enjoys most about her work are the meaningful connections and relationships she’s built with patients over the years.
Tracey
Dental Hygienist
Tracey has been a registered dental hygienist at University Dental Group since 1999. A proud Des Moines native, she’s deeply connected to both her community and her work. Tracey feels fortunate to work alongside friends and is passionate about providing quality oral healthcare to her patients.
Catherine
Dental Hygienist
Cat has been a registered dental hygienist for 20 years and has had a passion for oral health ever since growing up in Ankeny. She loves traveling with her husband and relaxing at home with their two beloved fur babies. In her downtime, you’ll often find her curled up with a good murder mystery novel.
Sara
Dental Assistant
My name is Sara, and I have been a dental assistant for 25+ years. When I’m not working, I like to spend time with family and friends, cheering on the Cyclones and Hawkeyes, golfing, reading, and putting together jigsaw puzzles. I enjoy establishing relationships with patients and making them happy and calm at their dental appointments.
Michelle
Dental Assistant
Michelle has been a registered dental assistant for 4 years and brings a caring, positive energy to the office every day. Outside of work, she loves spending quality time with her children and family. Michelle also enjoys photography as a creative side hobby, capturing special moments whenever she can.
Susie
Dental Assistant
Susie has been part of the University Dental Group team for two years and brings over 17 years of experience in the dental field. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and loves seeing how a healthy smile can make a difference. Susie’s favorite part of her job is bringing smiles to others, whether it’s a patient or a fellow team member. Outside of work, Susie spends time with her husband Joe, their four grown sons, two granddaughters, and their husky, Tessie. They enjoy walking trails, visiting dog parks, and taking scenic drives through the countryside.
Jaime
Practice Manager
Jaime joined University Dental Group in July 2020, bringing more than 20 years of dental office management experience. She and her husband Rob have two kids and a dog, and together they enjoy kayaking, fishing, cooking, and game nights. Jaime and her dog Nalla are devoted runners, hitting the trails year-round. She especially loves helping patients understand their care and forming long-lasting friendships through her work.
Stacey
Office Coordinator
Stacey has been in the dental field for 14 years, always working on the front office side, and she absolutely loves it. Building relationships with patients is one of her favorite parts of the job. When she’s not at the office, Stacey enjoys spending time with her grandkids, working in her garden, sewing, cooking, or going for tandem bike rides with her husband.