Meet Our Friendly & Caring Dental Team
From the moment you call in all the way until you check out, our dental team will be there to make sure you have everything you need. Each member has been hand selected because of their experience, personality, and dedication to service. Whenever you come to see us, they’ll greet you with a smile, and their only goal is to make sure you have the best dental experience imaginable. We want you to feel that it is a Truly Different Dental Experience! Below, you can get to know some of the friendly faces you’ll meet at Silver Creek Dentistry.
Rachel - Registered Dental Hygienist
As a dental hygienist, Rachel loves to educate her patients about
their oral health. She attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for her dental hygiene degree and
Lakeshore Technical College for her degree as a dental assistant. She is also certified in CPR, local
anesthesia, and the 920 nm laser. Rachel and her husband have two dogs, and in her spare time, she enjoys road
biking, cooking, running, crafting, and reading. Someday, she would like to go halibut fishing off the shores of
Alaska.
Erica - Registered Dental Hygienist
As one of our dental hygienists, Erica helps us create beautiful,
healthy smiles using some of today's best tools. She also has experience with local anesthesia and laser
therapy for gum disease. Before joining our team, Erica completed her studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Fox Valley Technical College. She's married and has a dog. Erica is also a Badgers fan
and loves traveling as well as camping.
Megan - Registered Dental Hygienist
Megan is a local girl who grew up and attended school here in Ripon.
She received her education for hygiene at Fox Valley Technical College. During the warmer months, Megan likes to
plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables in her garden. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Alissa - Registered Dental Hygienist
Alissa is a graduate of Fox Valley Technical College and joined our
practice in 2017. Every day, her main goal is simple: to give everyone a smile they absolutely love. She helps
our patients accomplish this by providing thorough cleanings as well as plenty of patient education so they can
effectively take care of their teeth at home. Outside of work, you’ll mostly find Alissa spending time
with her fiancé, Joe, and their dog, Pepper, an adorable blue heeler/lab mix.
MaKaela - Registered Dental Hygienist
MaKaela’s top priority as one of our hygienists is maintaining patient comfort! She always goes the extra mile
to provide a friendly, high-quality experience as soon as someone walks into the office. She is engaged to Cody
and currently planning a wedding for November of 2023. She also has two dogs named Oakley and Lennon. Some of
her favorite hobbies include tackling various house projects, going on boat rides, and traveling. It’s her dream
to go to Alaska one day in particular.
Krystal - Registered Dental Hygienist
Krystal has been helping others smile as a dental hygienist since 2010, and we are thrilled to have her on our
team! In addition to having more than a decade of experience, she is certified in anesthesia and earned her
degree at MATC. For her, providing quality care in a comfortable setting is of the utmost importance. Outside
the office, she and her husband, Justin, enjoy traveling, spending time with family, and attending Packer games.
Here’s a fun fact about her: she has an adorable Goldendoodle named Finley.
Katelyn - Registered Dental Hygienist
Trista - Dental Assistant / Team Lead
Trista has more than 25 years of experience in dentistry. As a dental
assistant, she works side-by-side with our dentists every day as they help patients achieve better oral health
and well-being. Before joining our team, she studied at Gateway Technical College. Trista is married and has two
dogs. Her interests include kayaking, gardening, and grilling out. She also took piano lessons for 13 years.
Amanda – Dental Assistant
Amanda is one of the newest additions to our practice as of 2018, and
she says she already loves working at Silver Creek Dentistry because it is “a fun, patient-oriented office
that feels like home.” Her goals every day are to help our patients feel as comfortable as possible and
ensure they are pleased with their results. To her, the most rewarding part of her job is giving patients
confidence again. Originally from Wisconsin Dells, Amanda mostly likes to spend her free time with her husband
Jonathan and their two cats and dog. When she can, she also likes to go to the races, work in the garage, and
cruise in her beloved Mustang.
Lori - Dental Assistant
Lori studied
dental assisting at Fox Valley Tech and is thrilled to now be a part of the Silver Creek Dentistry team. She
goes above and beyond to help our patients feel relaxed and comfortable in the treatment chair! Outside of work,
she and her husband Bob have two children named Tasha and Josh. In her free time, she enjoys spending playing
with her new grandson Sawyer and working on her family’s hobby farm.
Sarah - Dental Assistant
As one of our
assistants, Sarah goes the extra mile to help members of our community smile brighter. She strongly believes
that it’s never too late for someone to get on the right path towards great dental health, and she loves
the positive environment here at Silver Creek Dentistry. Away from work, she and her husband Kyle have three
children named Scarlett, Sylas, and Nalah, as well as three dogs (two Huskies named Mya and Roxanne, one Lab
named Jayda) and a cat named Bo. In her spare time, she enjoys watching sports, making soy candles, and working
towards her dream of being a published author.
Angie - Dental Assistant
As one of our
assistants, Angelica enjoys being able to help our patients overcome their dental fears – she’ll
even hold your hand if you need it! She is dedicated to providing friendly and reliable care every single day.
At home, she and her spouse Rolando have three children named Michael, Ashley, and Amanda, as well as a
Chihuahua named Charlie. She spends her free time crafting or helping translate (she speaks both Spanish and
English) for neighbors in the Ripon community.
Karena - Dental Assistant
Karena studied dental assisting at Fox Valley Technical College.
Today, she still strives to learn as much as she can here in the office while also providing top-tier care to
patients in need! Outside of work, you can often find her hanging out with her friends, fishing, hunting, or
swimming.
Carina - Dental Assistant
As a dental assistant, Carina is responsible for preparing patients
for treatment, sterilizing tools, and so much more! Since joining our practice, she has thoroughly enjoyed
working alongside an incredible team to provide the absolute best care for all ages, treating them like family
along the way. In fact, that’s one of her favorite aspects of her job! Outside the office, you’ll
most likely find her spending time with her friends and family. She is currently working on expanding her
knowledge so she can become a dental hygienist herself one day.
Lizzie- Dental Assistant
As one of our
assistants, Lizzie loves being able to work and care for such amazing people each day. She’s a big team player
and always works hard to help us maintain our positive environment. Away from work, she enjoys spending time
with her partner Dylan and her Yellow Lab Jax, playing golf, riding motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. One day,
she hopes to go fishing in Alaska!
Emily - Dental Assistant
Emily’s journey to our practice began at Fox Valley Technical College. For her, the best thing about being a
dental assistant is helping others feel comfortable and achieve a new smile they’re proud of. She and her
husband, Dakota, have two children together. Some of her favorite things to do outside the office are tubing,
swimming, going on family outings, and taking spontaneous trips. Here’s a fun fact about her: it’s her dream to
build a house!
Mackenzie - Dental Assistant
Since smiles help people express joy and excitement, Mackenzie loves taking care of her patients’ teeth! Before
joining our team, she earned her Technical Diploma for Dental Assisting through Madison Area Technical College.
Outside the office, she loves spending time with her family, including her husband, her two children, and her
pets. Fishing and hunting are two other hobbies of hers. Here’s something you may not know about her: she used
to be a part of the fire department!
Maddie - Dental Assistant
Maddie is a Wisconsin native! Since completing dental assisting school, she has focused on making every patient
feel comfortable and happy. Plus, she loves learning new things every day and meeting new people! Away from the
office, she enjoys spending time with her partner, Gavin, being outdoors, golfing, and hunting. Here’s a fun
fact about her: it’s her dream to visit Australia.
Shannon - Dental Assistant
Meagan - Hygiene Assistant
Meagan joined our team in 2022, and she’s already so grateful for everything the SCD staff has taught her! With each patient, her focus is to provide comfort and care that leads to a positive experience at our office. When she isn’t at the office, she loves spending time with her family and her partner of five years, Nate. She is also a talented photographer and hopes to be a full-time wedding photographer someday!
Brittni - Hygiene Assistant
Brittni recently joined our team, and her passion for making each patient feel comfortable and cared for has made her a great fit from the start! She genuinely enjoys helping others and connecting with the people that come into our office, and she’s looking forward to continuing to expand her knowledge of oral hygiene. Congratulations are in order since she and her fiancé, Logan, recently got engaged! When she isn’t planning her wedding, you’ll most likely find her spending time with her Chocolate Lab and helping out at local events.
Jen - Scheduling Coordinator/Team Lead
Jenny has been with our practice for more than 17 years. As the Call
Center Manager and Hygiene Coordinator, she loves working with patients and making them feel welcome. Silver
Creek Dentistry is her “home away from home.” She feels truly blessed to consider so many team
members as well as patients as extended family and friends. She previously studied at Fox Valley Technical
College and is CPR certified. When she’s not helping patients, Jenny enjoys watching her two sons play
football and basketball. She is their #1 fan! Her other interests include home renovations, cooking, family,
traveling, and anything Disney.
Carrie - Front Office
Carrie goes the extra mile to provide both her team and our patients
with a great experience every day! She believes that everyone deserves to have a smile they feel confident
about, and being part of such a positive, uplifting group here at Silver Creek Dentistry is wonderful. In her
spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband Cole, reading/watching makeup tutorials, and supporting
local businesses in her community. She also LOVES Harry Potter and went to Universal Studios/Wizarding World for
her honeymoon.
Amanda - Front Office
Amanda joined Silver Creek Dentistry as one of our dental assistants and is now part of the front desk team. Other than providing comfort to our patients, she strives to make each visit as pleasant and beneficial as possible. Outside of the office, she enjoys landscaping, home remodeling and trips with her husband and two children. Amanda and her husband love to watch their children's events including sports and showing dog and horse.
Char - Front Office
Char joined the Silver Creek Dentistry front desk team with over 11 years of experience in customer service and an additional 5+ years caring for the elderly. Char grew up in the Wautoma area but now lives in Berlin where she bought a home. After graduating high school, Char attended Fox Valley Technical College where she received her CNA degree. She has a lovely daughter who keeps her on her toes. Char enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as going shopping, traveling and watching movies.
Leann - Front Office
Leann recently joined our practice in 2019, but she brings an amazing 30 years of experience as a dental assistant to our team. Currently, she is our orthodontic treatment coordinator. Leann says she enjoys life’s simple pleasures, so she loves spending her free time listening to music and learning to golf with her husband.
Melinda - Front Office
Although Melinda was born and raised in Texas, she has called
Wisconsin home since 2016. She joined our team in 2021, bringing more than a decade of experience in customer
service and hospitality with her. For her, making each patient feel welcome and getting to know them is the best
part of her job. When she isn’t at our office, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, visiting her
loved ones in Texas, and getting manicures and pedicures!
Hilary - Front Office
Hilary always goes the extra mile to support her team and Silver Creek Dentistry! She loves meeting new patients
and helping them have a better outlook on life through the power of oral healthcare. Outside of working hours,
she enjoys spending quality time with her two kids and her black, very needy cat named Fluffy. She also provides
nail care in the community, travels whenever possible, and loves tackling various DIY projects.
Katie - Front Desk
When asked about her main focus at work, Katie shared that it’s patient happiness! To accomplish this goal, she provides exceptional customer service (& muffins!) alongside her amazing team. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing DIY projects around the house. Here’s an interesting fact about her: it’s her dream to write a children’s book.
Wendy - Business Office Coordinator
Wendy grew up in Green Lake enjoying swimming and boating and after
high school, she attended Moraine Park Technical College. Her career with Dr. Johnson started as being his
dental assistant and after ten years she moved to a front office position. For many years Wendy handled the
patient’s dental insurance. Although she still helps with dental insurance, she keeps busy with managing
the building, maintaining the computers and medical claims among other duties. Wendy is proud to be a part of an
office focused on our patient’s care and overall wellness, and who is involved in Ripon events and the
surrounding communities. She loves being in nature, animals, walking and riding horses.
Nancy - Marketing Director
Nancy has been a part of the Silver Creek Dentistry team for over 22
years. She loves interacting with our patients and team members alike. She previously earned a Bachelor of
Science in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and she has a PHR certification in human
resources. Nancy and her husband have been married for almost 30 years. She considers herself very blessed by
her family of two sons and her daughter-in-law. She loves traveling with her family and friends, and she also
enjoys four-wheeling and boating.