With a combined 45 years of experience in pediatric dentistry, our team is incredibly skilled at providing personalized dental care for children!
Meet our Clinical Team
Alyssa - Clinic Coordinator
Alyssa graduated from Vatterott College in 2017 with an Associate’s Degree in Health and Human Sciences, followed by her Expanded Function Dental Assistant certification. She enjoys working with children and wants to ensure that going to the dentist is a lifelong joy for them! Alyssa’s free time is spent with her children, Oaklynn and Ozzie, and her two fur babies. You can also find her cheering at her younger brothers’ school activities.
Andrea graduated from Indianola High School in May of 2025. She is now pursuing her dream of becoming a Dental Hygienist at DMACC. Andrea is currently working to obtain her Dental Assisting certification at our office. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 4 guinea pigs, running, and growing her house plant collection.
Andrea - Dental Assistant
Ashley - Dental Hygienist
Ashley graduated from DMACC in 2009 with an AA in Dental Assisting. She worked for two Pediatric Dentists before deciding to go back to school. She graduated from Iowa Central Community College in 2018 with her AA in Dental Hygiene. Ashley lives outside of Chariton with her husband Adam, and three kids, Hadley, Jack, and Bodie. She keeps busy spending time with her kids, taking care of her chickens, and going for walks.
Courtney - Dental Assistant
Courtney began training on the job to earn her dental assisting license in 2019, after working in general dentistry for 5 years Courtney graduated from NIACC with her LPN in May of 2025.
Courtney has recently relocated from Mason City, IA to enjoy the best of both worlds joining the Indianola Pediatric Dentistry team and continuing to work in the nursing field. Courtney enjoys exploring new walking trails around the area, farmers markets and local coffee shops.
Jamie graduated from Vatterott College in 2006 with an AA in Dental Assisting. She has been in the dental field for over 12 years and has worked with pediatric dentists in both Des Moines and Ankeny prior to joining our team at Indianola Pediatric Dentistry! Jamie lives on an acreage outside of Saint Charles with her husband, Doug, and has two boys, Jesse and Wyatt. She enjoys spending time with family, camping, fishing, gardening, and reading.
Jamie - Dental Assistant
Kiara - Dental Assistant
Kiara graduated from Indianola High School in 2025, shortly after getting married. She grew up locally near Indianola, and also lived in Florida for a year. In her free time she enjoys exercise, motorcycle rides and spending quality time with her family.
Mary - Dental Hygienist
Mary graduated from DMACC in 2017 with her AA in Dental Hygiene. She has been a Dental Hygienist for 8 years prior to joining our team at Indianola Pediatric Dentistry! Mary and her husband Anthony have one daughter, Rory, who they love spending time with. Mary also has two cats, Olive Oil and Basil. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, baking cookies, concerts, and traveling.
Meet our Administrative Team
Lupita - Scheduling Coordinator
Originally from Des Moines, Lupita grew up in Illinois and graduated from Morton West High School. She returned to Des Moines in 2024. She likes to spend her time with her husband and daughter; staying active outdoors with family walks being her personal favorite. She also likes to visit her horse and go horseback riding when the weather is nice.
Rachel - Treatment Coordinator
Rachel graduated from Ohio State University in May 2024 with a BS in Health Sciences. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Indianola in 2024. In her free time she enjoys hiking with her husband, floristry and fitness.
Sara graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA with majors in Communication Studies, Public Relations and Fine Art in 2016. Sara has gained a diverse background working within the fine art, human services and agriculture industries which have all lead her to joining our team in March of 2024. She enjoys cooking, home projects and spending time with her family.