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Sjana’s extensive business and professional background makes her uniquely qualified for this position in our office. Her background and AA degree is in Information Technology. She trained first as a chairside assistant and laboratory coordinator for Dr. Risbrudt. Dr. R. quickly recognized her administrative talent and moved her into front office management, where she can apply her knowledge of both clinical and administrative practice issues in a most comprehensive manner. Her pretty smile will be the first to greet you upon your arrival in our office. With the help of Dr. Risbrudt and Invisalign: “I always get compliments on my teeth, and by the way, my headaches are gone! It’s so wonderful to work for a doctor who understands TMJ problems and esthetic issues. I’m in a unique position to influence others to do the same.”
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With 30 years experience in the dental field, Barbara’s vast knowledge gives her a unique perspective in dealing with scheduling and insurance questions. There is no situation that Barb hasn’t dealt with, and she does it with friendliness and real class. “I fully enjoy being of service to our patients, whom I consider to be the best in the world. I look forward to making each and every contact with our office a pleasant one.”
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Jennifer has a thorough and comprehensive background in dentistry with nearly 20 years experience, giving her a unique perspective on excellent patient care. She started her dental career as a chairside dental assistant, moved into a front office position managing a dental practice, returned to school for her Expanded Functions license for chairside assisting, and finally went on to complete her degree in dental hygiene. All the while raising two children! You are sure to receive a most thorough and comprehensive teeth cleaning and oral examination in Jennifer's hands.
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Christiana (Christi) has been a Registered Dental Assistant for 20 years and is Dr. Risbrudt’s primary Chairside Assistant. She also is licensed in X-ray and Coronal Polishing. In addition to assisting in all aspects of our practice, she is also a Certified Oral Surgery Assistant, having worked in oral surgical, periodontal, pediatric and orthodontic practices. High on Christi’s list of strengths is empathy and a light-hearted sense of humor. Our patient’s comfort, both emotional and physical, are very important to her. “I appreciate Dr. R’s care, skill and judgment on our patients’ behalf. He takes the time to help me advance professionally by teaching me about how teeth work, and what constitutes fine dentistry. His practice is a very special place and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of its uniqueness.” |
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Janel is a Registered Dental Assistant with a goal to become an Expanded Function Assistant. Besides her chairside assisting skills, Janel does a significant amount of behind-the-scenes work in the laboratory to support Dr. Risbrudt’s important diagnosis and treatment planning functions. In a comprehensive oriented practice like this one, labwork is elevated to a completely different level from the average. Janel has mastered these functions in our practice on your behalf. “It gives me great satisfaction to support Dr. Risbrudt’s comprehensive evaluations on our patients. He is the most thorough dentist I have ever known.”
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