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 two sons 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!
Morgan- dental assistant
Morgan is originally from Missouri and worked in pediatric dentistry there before moving to Iowa. Morgan is very patient, and particularly enjoys patients who are nervous at first and all smiles when they leave! When she’s not busy at our office, she likes to go on walks and spend time with her boyfriend.
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.
Ellie- dental assistant/future dentist!
Ellie has now joined us for FOUR summers as a dental assistant trainee and now pediatric dental assistant. She finished her bachelor’s degree at The University of Iowa and is applying to dental school. Ellie is gaining incredible hands-on experience before becoming a dentist herself!
Abby- dental assistant
Abby is a dental assistant and is so sweet! She especially loves helping littles have a great experience at the dentist. In her spare time, she likes to go on walks and work out.
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.
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.