Patient Coordinators

Crystal (pictured on the right) grew up in the rural Mankato area, where she lived on a hobby farm. In high school she was involved in many sports and organizations, including Student Council.  After high school she continued her education by attending college in Mankato. Crystal has a four year old dog named Gabby. She enjoys traveling, fishing, turkey hunting, and visiting her parent's hobby farm. One of Crystal's goals is to train Gabby to work as a Therapy Dog. Crystal has been with Oz Family Dentistry since March of 2005. 

Teresa (pictured on the left) has lived in Mankato for the past 20 years.  She grew up in a family of 10 on a farm in southwest Minnesota.  Teresa enjoys playing volleyball, running, walking, yoga, drawing and reading.  She has one daughter, Shayne, who enjoys volleyball, dance and chatting on-line with friends.  Teresa has been with Oz Family Dentistry since October 2005.

Karen (pictured on the left) is a native of Mankato. She is a graduate of Loyola High School. She was involved in basketball, volleyball and track. After high school Karen attended Minnesota State University of Mankato. In 1992 she received a Dental Hygiene Degree.  She has over twelve years of experience as a Hygienist.  She is strong believer in flossing. Karen is married with two children. Her hobbies include running, scrap booking, quilting and reading. Karen has been with Oz Family Dentistry since August of 1999.

Heather (pictured in the middle) is a graduate from Truman High School.  After high school she attended Minnesota State University of Mankato. In 1998 Heather received a Dental Hygiene Degree.  She also enjoys sewing and scrap booking. In the summer time she often attends sprint and stock car races. She also plays sand and court volleyball during the year.  Heather has been with Oz Family Dentistry since 1999. 

Barb (pictured on the right) attended Mankato State University and graduated with a Dental Hygiene Degree.  Barb is married and they have a daughter and son-in-law.  Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, hunting, fishing, and wilderness camping.  Barb has been with Oz Family Dentistry as a temp since 2001 and started working as a part-time staff member in 2004.

Dental Assistants

Kay (pictured on the right) grew up around Delevan/ Winnebago. She attended school at Blue Earth Area High School. She was involved in choir and softball. After graduating high school Kay attended South Central Technical College and received her diploma as a Certified Registered Dental Assistant in 2000.  Kay is married and they just had their first child named Elizabeth. Kay also has two dogs named Jack and Roxy.  Some of her hobbies include camping, fishing, snowmobiling, and volleyball.  Kay has been with Oz Family Dentistry since 2003.  

Linda (pictured on the left) has lived in the Mankato area her whole life. She grew up in Vernon Center, and graduated from Welcome Memorial High School in Garden City.  In 1996 she graduated from Mankato State University, with an Applied Science degree, majoring in Dental Hygiene.  Linda has three children: Lisa, Tony and Travis. She also has a daughter-in-law Tanya, and a grandson Adam. She enjoys playing with her grandson, baking, gardening, and doing pilates.  Her general accomplishments would include going back to school and raising her three children.  Linda has been with Oz Family Dentistry since 2000 as a dental assistant.  She has been working in the dental field since 1996.