Sally

Patient Coordinator

Sally started working in the dental field 39 years ago.  Sally resides in Annandale wit her husband Jim. They have three grown children, and one grand child. Sally has enjoyed helping patients for the past 39 years  with their scheduling and front desk needs.

Laurie

Dental Assistant and Recare Coordinator

Laurie grew up around this area living in Monticello, Silver Creek, Annandale, and Clearwater.  She presently lives in Monticello.  Laurie attended high school in St. Cloud, graduating from Tech High School in 1982.  She completed the dental assisting program at St. Cloud Technical College in 1983.  Laurie and Steve have been married for 28 years.  The have two children, Erick and Sadie, four grandsons and one granddaughter.  Laurie has been working as a dental assistant since 1984.  She enjoys all the technology we have to offer the patients.  She has attended many state and national dental conventions to keep her continuing education current.   She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering at church in her spare time. 

Kerin Hinchey

Hygiene Coordinator / CLDA

Kerin has enjoyed working with patients for over 25 years as a dental assistant. In recent years she transitioned to working at the front desk assisting patients with scheduling appointments and insurance.

Kerin has 2 sons James and Dave, 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Spending time with family is definitely here favorite pastime along with time spent on the water, boating, fishing, or just relaxing with a book.

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Hygiene Team 

Katie

Dental Hygienist

Katie was born and raised in Annandale.  She graduated from Mankato State University with a degree in dental hygiene.    She is a member of the Annandale School Board and loves cheering on the Annandale Cardinals.  Katie and her husband, Jeff, have three kids.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, scrapbooking, cooking and cooking.

Kelli

Dental Hygienist

Kelli was raised in Kelliher, a small town in Northern Minnesota.  She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Hennepin Technical College in 2001 and graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at St. Cloud Technical College in 2007.  She started at our office in 2009 and enjoys working closely with individuals one on one and strives to provide her patients with the best possible dental care.  She finds dental care to be truly rewarding and enjoys working with patient of all ages.  Kelli and her husband moved to Annandale in 2005 and have two beautiful children that keep them very active and busy at home.  She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, fishing, and most other outdoor activities. 

Tesslynn

Dental Hygienist

Tesslynn grew up in South Haven, MN, near Lake Francis. She graduated from Kimball High School. Tesslynn attended St. Cloud Technical & Community College and graduated from the Dental Hygiene program in 2014. She continued her education at St. Cloud and completed the Dental Hygiene program in 2014.  Throughout her career as a hygienist she has completed continuing education classes to specialize in orthodontic treatment.  Tesslynn was recently married, her and her husband live in St. Augusta.  In her free time she enjoys volleyball, softball, golfing, bow-hunting, fishing, and working at her aunt's quilt shop in Kimball.   Tesslynn loves being able to work in the Annandale area, close to where she grew up, and getting to see some familiar faces and build relationships with other patients. 

Megan Smith

Megan was born and raised in Annandale.  She went on to graduate from Minnesota Ste University, Mankato in 2011 with a bachelors degree in dental hygiene and continued with her education to complete her masters in educational leadership from MDU, Mankato.  After working in a dental office in the metro, Megan was excited at the opportunity to work with her hometown dental office.  In addition to working at Laketown, Megan is also a dental hygiene educator at Normandale Community College and St. Cloud Technical Community College.  She is married to her husband, Robby and they stay busy with their two children, Liam and Sienna. 

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Assistant Team

Cathy

Dental Assistant

Cathy was born and raised in Annandale.  She lives on Sugar Lake with her husband, Doug.  They have raised two grown children.  Her hobbies include gardening, kayaking, and motorcycling.  She has been an active member and board member of the Sugar Lake Association.  She graduated from Annandale High School and completed her dental assisting training at St. Cloud Technical College.  She began her dental career 35 years ago as a senior in high school. 

Julie

Dental Assistant

Julie was born and raised in Annandale.  After living and working in St. Cloud for 12 years, she and her husband, John, moved back in 1989 to enjoy the beautiful lake community with their two daughters, Lindsay and Brianna.  At that time, she proudly became a member of the team at this office.  While attending SCSU, she discovered an interest in the dental field.  She completed her education at St. Cloud Technical College in dental assisting.  Julie strives to provide the best possible care and dental experience for her patients.  Among her favorite things to do are spending time with her 3 grandchildren, outdoor and lake activities, and "cabin time" with family and friends. 

Katie C

Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant

Katie is originally from Wahpeton, North Dakota.  She received her Dental Hygiene degree from North Dakota State College of Science in May 2011.  Katie moved to the area in 2011 and currently lives in Morris with her two sons, Carson and Caleb.  Katie strives to make your visit at Laketown Dental as comfortable as possible.  She has completed continuing education to provide the most up to date quality care, including continuing education on creating CEREC - one visit in office crowns and orthodontics.  When out of the office she enjoys spending time with family and friends.  

Krista Bursch

Krista graduated from Annandale High School and continued her education at Winona State and then St Cloud Tech graduating from the Dental Assisting program. She spends much of her time at the office assisting with orthodontic cases and helping design CEREC same day crowns.

Out of the office Krista enjoys spending time with her husband Zechariah and their son Declan.