Meet Our Team!
You will find that we have the most caring, outgoing team in town. We know how to help children and their families feel right at home.
Kailyn – front office/dental assistant
Kailyn helps our office run smoothly and is as skilled as she is helpful. Kailyn likes to figure out tricky dental insurance and is great at answering questions. Outside of the office, she is busy with her husband and their two young sons.
Heidi – dental assistant
Heidi loves working in pediatrics and helping kids feel comfortable in the dental chair. Outside of the office, Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband, six children and volunteering with her church.
Felicity- dental assistant
Felicity has a bright smile and enjoys showing kids how going to the dentist can be fun! In her free time, she enjoys exploring Des Moines with her boyfriend and spending time with her family.
Madisen- front office
Madisen has experience in administration, customer service and finance. Outside of our office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two super cute dogs!
Mia- front office
Mia worked as a dental assistant and front desk receptionist in South Dakota before returning to her childhood home in Des Moines. She is a fast learner and loves to laugh! In her spare time, Mia likes to spend time with her family.
Kenzi- dental assistant
Kenzi fell in love with pediatrics when she interned at our office during her dental assisting training. She has a heart of gold and a natural ease with our patients! Kenzi is also an animal lover and a small town girl at heart.
Bresley- dental assistant
Bresley recently joined our team after moving from California! She is a quick learner and loves working with children. In her spare time, Bresley enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and family.
Savannah- dental assistant trainee
Savannah is training on the job to become a dental assistant. She has worked in healthcare previously in administration and is looking forward to gaining clinical experience.
Brenna – dental assistant
Brenna’s smile shines bright and you can tell she enjoys pediatrics. Kids love her bubbly personality and patience. Outside of the office, Brenna is super crafty and likes to spend time with her husband.
Liz – dental assistant (photo coming soon!)
Liz has been a dental assistant in general dentistry and orthodontics before transitioning to pediatrics. She enjoys helping kids have fun at the dentist and enjoy their visits. She is an avid gardener and enjoys adventures with her husband and young son.
Jess – dental assistant (photo coming soon!)
Jess has worked in pediatric dentistry for several years before joining our team. She enjoys engaging kids in conversation and hearing about what they are up to. She enjoys trips to Iowa City to babysit her nephew and spending time with her boyfriend.
Kate – dental assistant (photo coming soon!)
Kate is originally from Texas and moved to Iowa to be near family. She is very welcoming to kids at the dental office and loves to laugh! Outside of the office, she likes to explore her new Des Moines home with her boyfriend.
Lea – dental assistant (photo coming soon!)
Lea worked as a mechanic and a nanny before becoming a dental assistant. She has an ease with kids and is really enjoying jumping into pediatric dentistry. She has aspirations to become a dental hygienist and likes to run, bike and play volleyball with her boyfriend.
Students interested in shadowing Dr. Pelzer or Dr. Yoshioka are encouraged to contact us.
Interested in joining our team? Email [email protected] for more information.