I have been in dentistry since 2013. I began my career as a dental assistant and have over 10 years of dental assisting experience. My current role is Office Manager and Business Assistant where I enjoy helping, educating, and interacting with patients. I have been with Cornerstone for one year in our Camanche location and love our community!

Cornerstone treats their staff and patients with the core values of Family First, the Golden Rule, and Willing to Wash the Dishes. The one that has meant the most to me is Family First. There’s only one word that comes to mind when it comes to this core value and that word is grateful. I am grateful that I have the flexibility and support to put my family first!

I currently live in Savanna, IL with my husband, Sean, and our three children, Garrett, Autumn, and Lucas. We also have two cats named Bandit and Smokey. In my free time I enjoy going to my children’s sporting events and spending time with my family.

My hope for our patients is that they can see how passionate we are about what we do and that we take our time to build a relationship of trust with them. We want our patients to feel confident and comfortable that they are receiving the best dental care.

I have six years of experience as a Registered Dental Assistant, and have spent the last two years at Cornerstone working as a Business Assistant and at times an RDA as well. My experience as an RDA has given me insight to all aspects of the office so I am able to help our patients from start to finish and understand the process from all perspectives.

The core value that means the most to me is ‘Family First’. I have never been in a work environment where I was able to pour myself into my children as much as I have in the past two years. I have missed many doctor’s appointments, school events, sporting events, etc. in the past due to the long hours and expectations of most employers. Since working for Cornerstone I have not missed a single thing for my children. Not only has it improved my quality of life but it has strengthened my relationships all around. I am incredibly grateful to work for people who value you as a person and not just an employee. I see this value being poured out onto our patients as well in the way we handle treatment and care for the families that come into our offices.

My family includes my other half, Kyle, our two children, Payton and Paxton, and our dog, Pixie. I earned my dental assisting certification in 2018 after attending Dental Assisting Technology in Moline, IL. I started working as a dental assistant in 2019 but eventually I wanted a better work life balance which led me to Cornerstone Family Dentistry in 2022.

I hope our patients can truly feel comfortable and at ease when coming into our dental office. There are a lot of people who are fearful of the dentist but my hope is that we can help break that barrier and are able to provide proper treatment to all.

I graduated with an AAS in Dental Hygiene from Parkland College in 1995 and worked in the dental field since that time. I have been a full-time hygienist with Cornerstone Family Dentistry since February 2022 and love working in the Camanche community!

The Golden Rule is the most important core value here at Cornerstone- treating others as you would like to be treated. It is truly amazing to work with an entire team that all value one another and treat each other with respect and compassion. Someone who feels appreciated will always do their best and we all appreciate one another. Our patients get the benefit of this!

I have been married to my husband, Tad, for 28 years and have two children: Taylor (forever 22, 1999-2022), and Kyle. We have two Australian Shepherds, Faith and Bailey, and our daughter’s horse, Ace. When I am not at work I like to exercise and spend time outdoors with my family. We love fishing, camping, kayaking, and riding side by sides.

My hope for our patients is to obtain a trusting relationship while making them feel comfortable, and to educate them with knowledge and strategies to maintain their dental health between cleanings.

In my four years as a Registered Dental Assistant, I have spent two years of that time with Cornerstone. I work in our Camanche office and enjoy the patients and my co-workers very much! I sometimes work in our other offices as needed and have gained a lot of experience during my time with the office. We do a lot of different procedures like implants and frenectomies (tongue-tie releases) so I’ve been able to grow a lot over the last two years.

The value at Cornerstone that means the most to me is The Golden Rule because we all respect one another in the workplace and treat others the way we would want to be treated. This results in a very pleasant work environment for us all, and the best care possible for our patients! We truly are all like family here- whether you are an employee or a patient!

In my personal life I am a dog mom to my two Australian shepherds, Baylor and Maybelle. I am also a small business owner. When I’m not at the office or sitting at the sewing machine, I enjoy ice cream dates with friends and family!

My hope for our patients is that each individual is treated with the utmost care and kindness. We understand that the dentist is not a desirable place for most and it is our job to be certain that we provide a comfortable environment for everyone.

I received my dental assisting degree from DMACC in 2000 and have worked for 24 years in the dental field, with the last 10 years at Cornerstone. I recently went back to school to obtain an Expanded Functions Level II certification from the University of Minnesota and completed that in the fall of 2023. This certification allows me to perform more in-depth procedures within our office and has taught me so many things about how to better care for our patients.

A Core Value at Cornerstone that has greatly impacted my life is Family first. Our office hours give me the flexibility to spend more time with my family. This also allows me to attend school functions and sporting events. I can do my best for my family and our patients and don’t have to choose one over the other!

I live in Clinton, IA with my husband, Elijah, and our son, Kannon. We also have three grown daughters: Syrene, Jade, and Ravae. When I’m not at work I enjoy reading (listening to audiobooks), working out, traveling, and spending time with my family and dogs.

I always hope that our patients feel we provide nonjudgmental care, and that we’re making top-quality dentistry affordable.

Natalie has been working with families since 2001 and has been an IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) since 2011. She first partnered with Dr. Mindy in 2013 and joined Cornerstone, seeing patients in the office beginning in 2016. During her time at Cornerstone, she has helped thousands of families in conjunction with our doctors by working through feeding issues as well as supporting them during frenectomy procedures.

Natalie lives out the Golden Rule in both her personal and professional life. At all times, treating the families she sees with the respect and consideration she would expect for herself and her own family. Natalie shared that her alignment with the values at Cornerstone is centered on being, “part of a team that values how we treat each other.”

When asked about family life, Natalie will tell you she’s been married for more years than she’s willing to disclose! She enjoys reading, studying, and spending time with her four children and their “people”.  They are a “cat family” and currently have three cats and some horses at grandma’s house. Natalie’s compassion overflows for all others- her pets, her friends, and her family, and we see it in action daily with her patients at Cornerstone!

As a provider, Natalie’s hope for her patients is that they leave the office feeling supported, comfortable, and equipped with a solid plan for their family.

It’s hard to believe I have worked in dentistry for 15 years! I’ve worked in the dental field since June 2009 and joined Cornerstone in 2015. I’ve worn many hats, gaining experience as a Dental Assistant and a Business Assistant but I’m currently the Chief Accounts Manager. In my position I handle the technicalities of patient billing, and the deeper insurance claim responsibilities that must be facilitated day-to-day in order to have a successful dental practice. I oversee all accounts receivable for the offices and our Business Assistants send any tricky patient accounts or requests my way!

We have 3 values at Cornerstone: The Golden Rule, Family First, and Willing to Wash the Dishes. Without a doubt, The Golden Rule means the most to me because if you follow the Golden Rule in all areas of your life, family can be put first when needed and the willingness to wash dishes comes naturally. Nothing but good comes from the golden rule!

I’m from a smaller town in Southeast Iowa originally but I moved to Davenport with my family in 2009. I have been with my Husband, James, since 2003 and we have 2 amazing children together. My husband and I love to take short day trips together to try new food and enjoy new destinations. I always look for scenery that reminds me of something that Bob Ross would paint!!! I’m a Dachshund enthusiast but our whole family shares a general love for animals. We have just enough fur babies at home to make our hearts happy!

My hope for our patients is that we make coming to the dentist easy and we earn their trust while building long-standing relationships. I love watching our patient families grow up and knowing that we’ve positively impacted their lives.

I have 7 years in the dental field (all at Cornerstone) with a previous history in healthcare administration. In a nutshell, I oversee the operations for all of our practices from patient satisfaction, to human resources, to project management. Most dental offices have traditional office managers but with the demands of organizing the operations of 3 offices, we operate differently. We have incredible Business Assistants and teams at each location to serve our unique communities. My role is to help build the best teams and processes in our offices and partner with our owners to provide the best and most sustainable care we can for our patients!

My life has been completely changed by working in an environment where The Golden Rule is at the heart of what we do. I try to consider how my attitude and decisions impact those around me. I’ve found that when the focus of life can be treating others with kindness, respect, and even (a lot) of grace and humor, the rest just falls into place. I get to show up every day as the truest version of myself, surrounded by a group of genuinely amazing people!

I was born out of state but moved to IL, where I currently live with my husband of many years and my two boys. Some people have hobbies they enjoy – I enjoy just about anything – as long as I’m with my family! I love making my house a home, by the way it feels when you walk in, to the food I make for loved ones. I live my life with faith at the center and I strive to walk that faith out in my personal life and my time at the office.

I love to brighten someone’s day! Oftentimes I do this with humor (I am silly by nature). This includes our patients at times, but it ultimately starts with our team members. I truly believe that in order for our patients to have a positive experience, our team members must first feel genuinely positive about what they are doing. All of us at some time or another have background noise in our lives – it might be grief, finances, relational stress, the list goes on. As a leader in the practice, my top priority is to relate well to the team and our patients with the hope that their lives may somehow be improved by our interactions!