Meet the Team

Your Team for Quality Care

Clinical Staff

Hygienists

Wendy D.
Wendy has been practicing dental hygienist for 21 years. She also has 10 years of prior experience working in a number of different dental specialties as a certified dental assistant. Wendy enjoys helping people achieve optimal education and advanced dental technology utilized here at Chaska Dental Center. Her 12 years working for Chaska Dental Center have been a pleasure and she looks forward to many more working with the excellent doctors and staff here at Chaska Dental.

Wendy lives in Watertown, MN with her husband, Peter and their daughter, Cori. She enjoys spending time with Cori working with their horse “Cash” with the goal of getting him ready for the May 44 projects which Cori involved in.

Jenny M.
Jenny received her dental hygiene license and BS degree in Health Education from The Ohio State University (1984) and has worked in general, orthodontic, and pedodontic dental practices. Jenny has been with the Chaska Dental Center for 10 years. She hopes to make new and familiar patients feel welcomed and comfortable. Her passion is educating patients, especially young ones, so they can achieve and maintain good oral health. She appreciates having a role in helping people keep their teeth throughout life.

Jenny lives in Chaska with her husband, Brian, and their daughters, Taylor (CHS senior) and Ashley (OSU senior). She also has two Golden Retrievers, Bayley and Hans. Jenny attends Westwood Community Church and enjoys doing Bible studies, golfing, swimming, reading, gardening, and traveling.

Linda
Linda received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry in 1981. She has been a practicing licensed dental hygienist for 28 years. She started her professional career in a periodontal office and then general dentistry. But her true love is pedodontics, where she spent 16 years working with children. Linda treats her patients with respect and compassion and with the finest quality care they deserve. Linda has been with the Chaska Dental Center since 2001. Linda had the privilege of consulting and providing research for Eastman Kodak on future dental products and advanced technology.

Linda is an avid fitness enthusiast. She loves to run, cycle, and take total conditioning classes. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She resides in Eden Prairie with her husband, Wes, and two sons, Adam and Chris.
 

Briana
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2002 from the University of Minnesota, Briana was welcomed to the Chaska Dental Center team as a new and ambitious hygienist. She enjoys working with the caring team members, meeting new people, and helping patients feel comfortable at their dental visits.

Briana lives in Chaska with her husband, Brian, their daughter, Allison, and their son Jack. With young children in the house, free time is precious! When not busy with her family, Briana enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Gina
Gina has been a dental hygienist with the Chaska Dental Center since May 2006. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2002 with a bachelor of science degree in biology and chemistry. In 2004, she decided to go back to school and earn her degree in dental hygiene.

Gina grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin and she currently lives in Jordan, MN with her husband, Brad, and their Brittany spaniel, Lukin. They look forward to welcoming their first child in March, 2010. She and Brad love the outdoors and spend a lot of time camping and hiking.

Self described as vivacious and outgoing, Gina loves interacting with patients and is honored to work with such a wonderful dental team.

Dental Assistants

Coral
Since joining our team in 2005, Coral has received extensive training in CEREC CAD/CAM technology and greatly enjoys assisting patients during their restorative visits. Prior to joining us at Chaska Dental, Coral spent 6 years at an orthodontic practice receiving the training and experience necessary to work with Invisalign aligners to straighten teeth.

Coral and her husband Jim were high school classmates. Married for 28 years, they have 3 children, Jamie, Corey and Jerri, as well as a six year old grandson named Sean. Coral and her oldest daughter share a passion for dental health, as her daughter Jamie is also a dental assistant at an oral surgery practice in Shakopee.

In her free time, Coral enjoys spending time with her family, taking care of her grandson Sean, and teaching his 1st grade Awana class at their church.

Lindsey
Lindsey has been a dental assistant at the Chaska Dental Center since September of 2007. Her radiant personality and gentle touch have made her a great addition to our practice. She completed her post graduate training at Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie where she earned her associate degree in dental assisting.

Lindsey was born and raised in Chaska. Living and working within our community, she enjoys seeing familiar faces. Quality time with friends and family, shopping, swimming, biking, aerobic exercise, and yoga keep her busy after work.

Heather
Heather joined the Chaska Dental Center team in April of 2011 as a Licensed Dental Assistant. She completed her training at Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie in 2010. Prior to coming to Chaska Dental, Heather worked in an office that treated patients for head and neck pain and TMJ related disorders. There she gained much valuable knowledge and experience that she still applies to daily practice. Heather truly enjoys coming to work each day knowing that she can put a smile on your face!

Growing up in Chaska, Heather likes working in this outstanding community. She loves spending time with her very large family and group of friends, Also, shopping, traveling and exercising keep her quite busy in her spare time!

Jessica
A recent addition, Jessica began working for Chaska Dental Center in June of 2011. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Sociology, and after twelve years in the criminal justice she decided on a career change. She went back to school in 2005 and earned an Associates Degree in Dental Assisting from Hennepin technical College. Jessica has never looked back on her career change and is grateful to be a part of a wonderful team, while enjoying caring for the patients of Chaska dental Center.

Jessica currently lives in Prior Lake with her husband, Ted, and their two daughters, Caitlin and Khyler. Jessica spends much of her time away from work participating in outdoor activities like Nordic walking, snowshoeing, and mountain biking. Much of her summers are spent at her daughter’s softball games and with her family on the lake "Up North".

Administrative Staff

Front Desk/Patient Coordinators

Wendy O.
Wendy has warmly greeted and assisted patients at our front desk since 2007. She holds a BS degree with honors in elementary education with a minor in sociology and worked for many years as a paralegal in family law. She loves how much the entire staff cares for our fantastic patients. Wendy feels appreciated and laughs every day at Chaska Dental Center. She considers the Chaska community something special.

Proud parents of Hayley and Patrick, Wendy and her husband, Jeff, love watching their kids play sports. Rounding out the family is Louie the cat and a Golden Retriever named Trooper. When she gets the chance, Wendy likes spending time traveling, baking, walking, and reading. She and her family currently reside in Eden Prairie.

Jenny K.
Jenny joined the Chaska Dental Center team in July of 2011. She brings a great attitude and smile to the front desk area, as well as 30+ years of dental experience. Jenny was born in Minneapolis but has lived in many different places as her father was in the US Army. Jenny and her husband Tom have three grown children. They have twin daughters, a son and two “little girls” in the form of Golden Retrievers named Chloe and Harley.

Jenny lives in Belle Plaine and enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, sewing, going to the Minnesota Wild hockey games and riding motorcycles with her husband.

Treatment and Financial Coordinator

Marie
A Twin Cities native, Marie has lived in the Chanhassen/Chaska area since 1991.  She is the youngest child in a fun family of seven children.  Marie and her husband, Doug, have one son, Doug Jr., who attends Holy Family Catholic High School.  In her spare time, Marie enjoys traveling, baking, working out, attending car shows with their 1972 Dodge Challenger, and caring for their over-enthusiastic Schnoodle, Fuzzy.

Marie joined Chaska Dental Center in 2008.  Marie is our Treatment and Financial Coordinator.  Her business education and specialized real estate training has been an asset to the office.  Marie feels fortunate to work in the community she also calls home!

Business and Human Resource Administrator

Sara

Sara is the newest member of our team; she joined us in September of 2009.  We are lucky to have her as she brings multiple experiences with her.  She has worked in technical support, banking, AP and purchasing. With her wide range of knowledge, she is an important asset in keeping us operating at top notch!  She grew up on a farm in Northern Minnesota and now resides in Chaska with her husband, Brent and son, Ethan.  She started at Chaska Dental Center as a patient and feels honored to be part of this fantastic team/ family!

She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, but most of all watching her son in all of his sporting events!  That keeps her busy!

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Call Chaska Dental Center today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Meschke or Dr. Seaverson. We care for families from Chanhassen, Victoria, Carver, Shakopee, Eden Prairie, and surrounding communities. It’s time you experienced distinctive dentistry for a life-changing smile.