Having an incredibly committed dental team allows us to provide you with the best care possible. Meet the amazing team members at Minneota Family Dental:
Dr. Alex is the proud owner of Minneota Family Dental. She grew up in Apple Valley, MN and went to college in St. Joseph at the College of Saint Benedict, where she received her undergraduate degree in biology. Alex then went on to obtain her DDS degree with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She is excited to experience all that a small town has to offer and develop meaningful relationships with her patients and their families. “I’ve wanted to be a dentist since I was 4, and I love being able to combine my love for art and passion for science to improve the health of my patients.” Dr. Lentz is committed to building trust with her patients and furthering her clinical skills through continuous study and educational seminars. In her free time you can find her walking her dogs with her husband, Noah, crafting, or gardening at her in-laws' tree nursery in Garvin.
Denise has had the pleasure of being part of the Minneota Dental Team since 1977. “The most rewarding part of my job is the relationships built with patients and staff. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband Mike, my daughter Abby’s family in Minneota and my son Craig’s family in Fargo. I am proud to say Minneota has always been my home!”
Ashley graduated from Minnesota West Canby with her dental assisting degree in 2005 and has been practicing ever since. She joined Minneota Family Dental in 2019 and has been a great addition to the team. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family.
Jami has been practicing dental hygiene since 2001 and has been caring for patients at Minneota Family Dental since 2014. She and her husband, Bruce, and their dog Scout enjoy spending time with family and friends. You’ll often find them attending various activities and cheering on their hometown Minneota Vikings. “The best part of my job is the people. It is important to me to help maintain healthy smiles by providing gentle yet thorough care.”
Jody graduated hygiene school in 2006 at the St. Cloud Technical College. She and her family moved to Minneota in 2017 and she is enjoying the small town feel as well as getting to know the patients and their families. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.
Karen grew up in Minneota and graduated from Minnesota West with a degree in dental assisting. For the past 8 years she has enjoyed being the friendly face greeting patients at Minneota Family Dental. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the patients and their families. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and their three children, attending their various activities.
Leah Myhre joined our team in September 2022. She received her A.A.S. degree in dental assisting from Minnesota West Canby in 2009 and has been active in the field ever since. Originally from Canby, Leah has lived in Minneota since 2015 with her husband, Cory, and their four boys. She joined the team in September of 2022 and enjoys working in the small-town environment. In her time away from work, she enjoys camping, running, gathering with friends and family, and chasing her kids around to all their sports and activities.