Meet Our Team

Our dental team is made up of knowledgeable, highly qualified people. They work hard to ensure that you feel comfortable and well cared for during your visits to our office. Our team members are always happy to answer your questions, so please do not hesitate to ask!

Jodi - Schedule Coordinator

Jodi graduated from Pearl Harbor Naval Dental Clinic in Hawaii and received her expanded functions training at The University of Louisiana. She has traveled across the United States working as a dental assistant at various military bases for the past 17 years. Born and raised in Southeast Iowa, she returned to the area in 2008 and began work as the schedule coordinator with River Ridge Dental Care. Away from work, Jodi enjoys working outdoors, spending time with her family and traveling.

Rhonda - Patient Care Coordinator

Originally from Southeast Iowa, Rhonda attended Coe College, Kirkwood Community College and Central Florida, where she received a certificate in expanded functions dental assisting. She began her career at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in the departments of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Rhonda has worked at River Ridge Dental Care for the past 10 years as the patient care coordinator. In her spare time, she enjoys organic gardening, traveling the “back roads” of America and spending time with family.

Pam - Registered Dental Hygienist

Pam began her career at River Ridge Dental Care 27 years ago after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Iowa. She has spent most of her life in New London, where she currently resides with her husband, Duane. Pam stays busy with her 3 daughters and enjoys reading and shopping.

Trisha - Registered Dental Hygienist

Trisha was raised on her family farm north of West Point and is one of six children. She attended Kirkwood Community College and received her degree in dental hygiene in 2005. Trisha has been a part of our team at River Ridge Dental Care since 2007 and is certified to administer local anesthetic. She and her husband, Ryan, reside in Burlington with their 2 daughters. Trisha enjoys reading and cheering for the Cyclones.

Kim - Registered Dental Assistant

Kim was born and raised in Southeast Iowa and currently resides in Burlington with her husband, Jesse and 3 children, Lucas, Libby and Brynn. She has been a dental assistant for the past 16 years and a part of our dental team since 2005. Kim stays active by spending time with her family, supporting her children in baseball and softball, and volunteering with the West Burlington Fire Department as an auxiliary.

Terra - Registered Dental Assistant

Terra was born and raised in Burlington. She has worked as a clinical dental assistant in our practice for the last 3 years but has been in dentistry for almost 10 years. Terra enjoys utilizing her artistic abilities chairside by designing Cerec restorations, working in the dental lab and taking and editing intraoral photographs. When she is not working, Terra can be found boating and wakeboarding on the Mississippi River, as well as working on her cabin.

April - Registered Dental Assistant

April is the latest addition to our dental team. She is originally from Danville and currently resides there with her husband and 2 children. She attended Southeastern Community College and Midstate College where she earned her diploma in dental assisting, and has worked as an assistant for the past 11 years. Outside of dentistry, April enjoys reading, outdoor activities and spending time with her family.