Meet Parks and Schmit Team Member, Danette Bevers.

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?
 I chose this career because I enjoy helping people and interacting with others.  It's also a great place to work, positive atmosphere and team approach.

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you?
We have a very fast paced office and I love how we work as a team to provide the best for out patients.
 
What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great? 
Brush and floss daily.  Also, get professional cleanings every six months.

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile?
I love to hang out with my family and friends.  Anytime relaxing means I'm usually having fun and smiling!

Meet Parks and Schmit Team Member, Angie Geuder!

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?    
I had horrible, crowded teeth in 6th grade.  I continue to thank my parents to this day for the gift of orthodontics!  My smile has given me so much confidence over the years.  I think everyone should have a nice smile!  Because I value a beautiful, healthy smile, I became a dental hygienist.

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you?
My dream while in college for dental hygiene was to work in an orthodontic office.  Working as a hygienist I had the opportunity to see all of the orthodontists work in the Cedar Rapids area.  I could SEE who did the best work!  That's where I wanted to work!

What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great?
If you find yourself not having time to floss after brushing, then floss FIRST and then see if you have time to brush.  "Floss only the teeth you want to keep!"

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile?
Spending time with my family and friends!  Watching my children grow up healthy and happy puts a smile on my face!

Meet Parks and Schmit Orthodontics Team Member, Sara Wood!

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?    
I chose this career because of my interest in helping kids and adults possess a great appearance and functionality with their smile.  I was brought to this job through family and also from being around this environment as a younger child.  What I love most about this job is being able to share that exciting moment with patients when they get to experience what orthodontic treatment has done for them.

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you?
Parks and Schmit Orthodontics is a great place to work because of the camaraderie of our staff and how great we treat our patients - they are our #1 concern!  We value our patients unlike any other orthodontic team.

What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great?
My favorite dental hygiene tip would be to always remember to floss.  Brushing is very important, but flossing is right up there with it.

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile?
In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends.  When you're having a great time, it's hard not to smile!

Meet Parks and Schmit Team Member, Nikki Wegmann

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?    I wasn't sure what I wanted to do after high school.  My cousin was a dental assistant and that interested me so I thought I would try it and loved it.

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you?

I like Parks and Schmit because it is a fast-paced and fun office.  The office is different because we as assistants are really involved with our patients treatment.

What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great?
A tip I give my patients is to use a timer and brush for 2-3 minutes each time.

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile?
I enjoy doing anything outdoors and spending time with my family.

Meet Parks and Schmit Orthodontics Team Member, Kelly Huffman

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?    
I have been a dental assistant for 10 years in general dentistry and felt I needed a change.  Orthodontics has always been very interesting to me.  I love to see the changes we do for our patients and the connection we have with them.  I also work with the best group of people. 

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you?
Parks and Schmit was the change I needed.  They have been very helpful and willing to teach me about orthodontics.  They have taught me the importance of people’s smiles and how much we care about them and their appearance.  
 
What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great? 

I know everyone knows how to brush and floss but I also believe that if you have braces, using a mouth rinse is a must.  I feel it helps out in every way.  

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile? 

In my free time I spend a lot of time with my family; husband, Chris, 6 year old daughter, Addison, and 2 year old son, Ethan.  I also enjoy camping, boating, swimming and Iowa football games. 

Meet Parks and Schmit Team Member, Nicole Bindi

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?    
I had to get braces for a 2nd time my senior year of high school.  As you can imagine, I wasn't excited about starting college with braces, but I  had the option of wearing clear brackets and my classmates just thought I was wearing a retainer.  Despite initially dreading the whole situation, I ended up looking forward to my visits to Parks and Schmit.  I  loved that the doctors and staff always seemed to be having fun and enjoying what they were doing.  That is when I decided I wanted to work at Parks and Schmit!

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you? 

There is no other office like ours!  We provide fun, comfortable, state -of-the-art orthodontics in a professional setting.  We treat our patients like friends and deliver the best results around!

What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great? 

I am a HUGE flossing advocate and I believe that it's all about technique.  Once you pass the floss through your teeth, you're not done! You have to wrap the floss around each tooth and scrape up and down to remove the bacteria under your gums.

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile? 

I love spending time with my family and friends.  I like anything outdoors-y... biking, hiking, boating, camping and live music.  I have a 5 year old Chihuahua/rat terrier mix that loves to go anywhere she can with me and I spoil her every chance I get!

Meet Parks and Schmit Team Member, Janell Baldwin

Why did you choose this career?  What brought you to it and what do you like most about it?    
I chose to be a Dental Assistant, because of the assistant at the dental office where I went as a child.  Her name was Maria, and she was great!  She inspired me to want to help people with their fears of dentistry, and take care of people's teeth for their health..

Why Parks and Schmit?  What is different about this office for you? 

Great Doctors!  I truly enjoy seeing the excellent results our patients get when they are finished with treatment.  Their teeth look awesome and the self-confidence that comes with it.  This is what I love about my job.... and, helping others!!

What’s your favorite dental hygiene tip for keeping your smile looking great? 

Eating healthy, brushing 3x times a day and flossing daily.

What do you do in your free time that allows you to share your smile? 

Spending time with my family and friends always makes me smile.  I love to bike ride, hike, walk, fish, read, movies and photography! (Nature photos are my favorite to take!)