Sammie
Office Manager
“I attended Northwest Technical College in Bemidji for Dental Assisting graduating in 2008 as an LDA. I worked as a Dental Assistant for ten years — five of those were spent at Bemidji Dental Clinic before accepting the position as Office Manager. I enjoy the challenges in dentistry and working for Bemidji Dental Clinic, who prides itself on keeping up with the latest technology. I live northwest of Bemidji with my husband, Joe, and son, Forrest, and enjoy gardening, canning, fishing, hunting, sewing and spending lots of time with close family and friends.”
Stacie
Dental Hygienist, RDH
“I grew up in Steele, ND and started my career in dentistry as a Dental Assistant at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, MN. I went on to earn my Associates of Science degree through Lakes Superior College in Duluth, MN. I joined the Bemidji Dental Clinic team in July 2013, and I love helping our patients improve their smiles. I strive to get to know my patients on an individual level to provide the highest standard of care possible, as oral and total body health is very important to me. I take great pride in being a healthcare professional! Living in Tenstrike, MN with my daughter Naudia, and son Jace, I enjoy gardening and like to spend time with family and friends in North Dakota.”
Vikki
Dental Hygienist, RDH
“I began my dental career as a dental assistant, receiving my dental assisting education from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead and furthered my dental knowledge with a dental hygiene degree through Lake Superior College in Duluth. After completing dental hygiene, I continued with my education at the University of Minnesota, receiving my bachelor’s in dental hygiene. I have been practicing preventative care at Bemidji Dental Clinic for 5 years and have been in the dental field for 12. I grew up in Fosston, Minnesota and have lived all around beautiful Minnesota. My husband and I live near Bemidji with our two little boys, Mack and Jett, and our pets, Proud Mary and Seger. When not at the dental office, I love to spend my time with my family and in the great outdoors hiking, fishing, gardening and riding motorcycle.”
Riley
Dental Hygienist, RDH
“I grew up in Bagley, Minnesota, where I first discovered my love for the outdoors. I spend the majority of my time either in the woods hunting or on the lake fishing with my husband and extremely spoiled dog. Any remaining down time I have is spent going to concerts, camping, and enjoying time with family and friends. I attended college in Wahpeton, North Dakota at the North Dakota State College of Science. I graduated with my Liberal Arts and Dental Hygiene Associates Degrees in the spring of 2018 and began working at Bemidji Dental Clinic shortly thereafter.”
Jaime
Dental Hygienist, RDH
“I graduated in 2000 from Augsburg College with a BA degree in Music Performance and later went on to graduate with my BS degree in Dental Hygiene from Argosy University in 2009. I continue to share my love of music with others, teaching piano, vocal, and oboe lessons. I am an active member of St. Philipʼs Church of Bemidji and donate my time cantoring at mass. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three daughters. I have a wide range of interests and am always open to new adventures, having participated in several half marathons and mud runs, loves reading and being outdoors. What I find most rewarding about my career as a dental hygienist is helping my patients receive the best possible healthcare and improving their beautiful smiles.”
Nicole
Dental Hygienist, RDH
“I graduated as a Dental Assistant from North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton in 2009 and then worked for 3 years as an assistant, ending up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After getting married, I attended Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, earning an A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene in 2014. Our family was excited to move back to the midwest. I have worked at Bemidji Dental Clinic both full and part time since 2016. My husband, Benjamin, and I have three beautiful children, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Maisy, as well as one dog, Kosmo. The best thing about being a Dental Hygienist is educating the public about oral health and eliminating patient’s fears by offering them safe and trusted professionals in regards to their oral health and how it connects with their overall health.”
Jody
Dental Assistant, CLDA
“I am from Bennington, Vermont and a transplant to Bemidji, graduating from Bemidji High School in 1985. I earned my Dental Assistant license at Northwest Technical College in 1989 and have worked at Bemidji Dental Clinic as Dr. David Schram’s Assistant since February of 1997. I reside in Bemidji with my husband, two children, and a golden retriever. My hobbies include crafting, biking, traveling and spending quiet time with my family in Marcell, Minnesota at the cabin. My job favorites are Dental Ceramics and Implants!”
Merritt
Dental Assistant, RFCLDA
“I am a RICLDA (Restorative Functions Certified Licensed Dental Assistant). I grew up on a farm north of Blackduck and went to Black Duck School, graduating in 2003. I then went to Dental Assisting School at Northwest Technical School and graduated in 2005. I started working at Bemidji Dental Clinic right after doing my internship in St Cloud. I have loved working for Dr. Schram. In 2012, I went to the U of M to complete the Restorative Functions Course. I love the variety of assisting with crowns, implants, root canals, and extractions, as well as lab work: staining and glazing Cerec crowns and making appliances. I am married to my wonderful husband Brandon, and we have a perfect Rainbow Baby named Vincent! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, snuggling with my little nugget, playing games, and watching my husband race four-wheelers and teaching our little guy to ride.”
Hilary
Dental Assistant, CDLA
“I grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. My husband and I moved to Bemidji in 2011, and shortly after, I began my training at Northwest Technical College to become a dental assistant. I have been a dental assistant since 2012, all of which have been spent at Bemidji Dental Clinic. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to get additional training in the use of Cerec technology, dental ceramics, and phlebotomy. In my time away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. We enjoy hobbies together such as hunting, fishing, and gardening.”
Heather
Dental Assistant, CDLA
“I was born and raised in Bemidji, MN and graduated from Bemidji High School in 2016. I furthered my education at Northwest Technical College, where I graduated with my AAS in Dental Assisting. I started my Dental Assisting career interning at Bemidji Dental Clinic and in Hibbing at Dental Health Service. I accepted my first full time position at the Northern Oral Maxillofacial Surgery office in Hibbing and Duluth. Missing my hometown and family, I was happy to start my newest adventure in April of 2018 with a full time position at Bemidji Dental Clinic! In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors! Doing everything from hiking and camping to fishing and river tubing — you will find me taking in the fresh air and the amazing views this town/state have to offer! As much as I love this town, I love everything that this office has to offer out patients and the community.”
Sandy
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Front Office
“I was born and raised in Bemidji and love doing the many things our area has to offer: boating, four wheeling, ice fishing and spending time with family! My favorite activity is spending time with my two kids, Kennedy (11) and Kash (10). Their activities keep me very busy! I joined the Bemidji Dental Clinic team in the fall of 2018, and I enjoy helping and getting to know our patients every time they come in to see us!”
Taylor
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Front Office
“I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved around throughout childhood due to being part of a military family. I enjoy spending time with my little boy, Declan. He keeps me on my toes at 1 ½ years old! I loves traveling, being on the lake, and spending time with my family. One of my favorite things about working at Bemidji Dental Clinic is meeting all of the amazing patients and working with an awesome team. “
Nancy
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Front Office
“I was excited to join the Bemidji Dental Clinic Team in the Fall of 2018, as I found passionate individuals all sharing the same goal: to serve individuals providing the best possible dental care while taking advantage of the modern technology which is transforming the dental field and care available. I admire the work that these professionals provide, along with all of the time and dedication they put into bettering themselves. I have been a graphic designer since 1989 and love crafting. My family and faith are my number one passions. I am proud to be wife to David, mom to Benjamin and Cassandra, mother-in-law to Matthew, and Grandma to Wrenleigh! We also have a cat named Sasha and 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: Tana, and Holly — our diabetic furbaby”