Administrative Team

 Our Administrative Team is there for you from the moment you walk in our front door to the moment you walk out.  They will provide answers to your questions as well as many important administrative operational tasks. 

Their attention to detail is unsurpassed.  So whether it is scheduling your next appointment or filing your insurance claim, you can rest assured that it is done with your convenience in mind.    

We look forward to helping you anyway we can with your dental needs.  Call us today at Morris Dental Clinic 320-589-2161 to make your appointment.

Amber, RDH

Office Manager

Amber is originally from Morris and attended Morris Area Schools.  She received her Associates in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene from NDSCS in 2008.  After school, Amber and her husband, Harmon resided in Kent, Minnesota on a hobby farm.  She worked in Fargo at a pediatric office for 4 years.  In June of 2012, Amber, Harmon, and their daughter Ivy moved back to the Morris/Chokio area to be closer to their family.  Amber and Harmon have three children, Ivy, Bo, and Ella. With her dental hygiene background, Amber brings both clinical and administrative experience to her role as the Office Manager of Morris Dental Clinic.  In her spare time, Amber loves spending time with family, being outdoors, camping, and watching/coaching her children's sporting events. 

Candice

Front Office/Patient Care Coordinator

Candice is originally from Ortonville, Minnesota.  She lives in Morris with her husband Marty and their two children, Hunter and Grace.  She has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting.  Since moving to Morris in 2005, she has held office manager positions at two different offices in the area.  She thoroughly enjoys working with patients and brings many years of administrative experience with her to her front office position at Morris Dental Clinic.  In her spare time, Candice enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and on most weekends from May to October can be found camping and enjoying the lake.

Wendy, RDH

Front Office/Patient Care Coordinator

Wendy grew up in southwest Minnesota and received her Dental Hygiene degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2000. After college, Wendy worked in Belle Plaine for six years, before her and her husband, Paul, moved to Morris where he became the State Farm Agent in 2006. Wendy continued to work as a hygienist in Morris until switching gears to the administrative side of things and joined Morris Dental Clinic in April of 2021. Wendy enjoys all aspects of dentistry and with over 20 years of dental experience she can provide good quality care to all patients. Wendy and Paul enjoy family time with their two children, Molly and Jack, along with their yellow lab Abby. In Wendy's spare time, you can find her at the lake, fishing, camping, or having fun with family and friends. 

Assistant Team

Our dental assistants take on significant responsibility as a member of the dental healthcare team.  Assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral healthcare.

Our friendly and talented team of dental assistants will assure that you understand your dental treatment and feel comfortable in the dental chair. 

In each operatory we have educational videos that can be viewed on computers or televisions.  We  have music headphones for your enjoyment!   Your comfort while at our office is one of our highest priorities.  Just ask Kate, Bree or Karissa and they will help make your appointment as easy for you as we can.

Kate, RDH

Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist

Kate is originally from Wahpeton, North Dakota.  She received her Dental Hygiene degree from North Dakota State College of Science in May 2011.  Kate moved to the area in 2011 and currently lives in Morris with her husband, Dallas and their kids Drew, Carsen, Chase, and Caleb.  Kate strives to make your visit at Morris Dental Clinic as comfortable as possible.  She has completed continuing education to provide the most update quality care, including continuing education on creating CEREC- one visit in office crowns.  When out of the office she enjoys spending time with family and friends. 

Bree, RDH

Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist

Bree is originally from Morris and currently lives west of Donnelly with her husband Mitch and three kids; McKinley, Hudson, and Cason.  Bree received her Dental Assisting Degree in 2011 from North Dakota State College of Science.  She continued her education at NDSCS and received her Dental Hygiene degree in 2013.  Bree joined our team in July 2015 and is excited to be working in her hometown.  Bree gets the opportunity to work as a Dental Assistant as well as a Dental Hygienist at the Morris Dental Clinic and loves both areas.  She enjoys working with patients of all ages and strives to help them improve their oral health.  Her kindness, soft touch, and understanding help make her patients feel at ease.  In her spare time Bree loves spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and camping with her family during the summer months.

Karissa, LDA

Licensed Dental Assistant

Karissa grew up in Hancock and graduated high school in 2006. Karissa has been in dentistry since 2008 when she graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, MN with her Dental Assisting degree. Karissa loves learning about all the new things happening in dentistry and is excited about the ever evolving technology being offered to the patients. Karissa and her husband are busy chasing after their son, Bryson and their twins, Berkley and Bridger, but if they get free time, they enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, going for walks, and any time spent with family and friends. 

Ali, LDA

Licensed Dental Assistant

Ali is originally from Clontarf, Minnesota and currently moved to the Morris area. She graduated from Benson High School 2021. Following graduation she attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, North Dakota to attain her Dental Assisting degree in 2023. Ali enjoys being a part of a team that strives for quality dental care for our patients. In her free time she enjoys spending time on the lake and hanging out with family and friends.

Hygiene Team

Our Registered Dental Hygienists are uniquely qualified to help you maintain the long-term health of your smile.  Each has extensive training in the latest oral healthcare procedures and utilizes advanced technology to treat gum disease at its earliest stages.

Our hygienists are trained to take digital and intra-oral images of your teeth.  These images can be viewed on the monitors located in each of our operatories.  This technology allows you to see what the doctor and hygienist are seeing while they discuss any treatment you may need. 

Each of the hygienists at Morris Dental Clinic will educate you in your oral health and advise you in your treatment to keep you smiling with confidence.  

Peggy, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Peggy is originally from Chokio, Minnesota. She lives in Morris with her husband Mike and their two children Lexi and Morgan. She received her Dental Hygiene degree at the University of South Dakota in 1993. Peggy strives to help patients with good dental care and make them as comfortable as possible at their appointments. In her spare time she enjoys shopping and going to sporting events.

Jennifer, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Jennifer grew up in North Dakota before moving to Barry with her husband, Nate. She received her Dental Hygiene degree from the North Dakota State College of Science in 2010. Jenn loves her profession! She strives to help her patients achieve their optimum oral health and hopes to exceed your expectations. She enjoys spending her spare time with her boys, Ashton, Jameson, and Sutton. She also enjoys running and spending time outdoors.

Denise, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Denise grew up on a family farm outside of Morris and attended Morris Area School. Following high school she went to Wahpeton, ND where she attended NDSCS and received her Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2010. Denise worked retail all through high school and college where she found a passion helping and working with people! Over the years Denise has found a deep gratitude in helping people achieve their dental goals. She strives to meet our patients goals from achieving a more confident smile to better oral health and over all comfort. She is excited to have the opportunity to continue serving our community here at Morris Dental Clinic. Outside of work Denise enjoys many outdoor activities ranging from hiking, canoeing, walking, and helping on the family farm, but most of all likes to spend time with family, extended family, and friends.