Meet Our Team

We’re good at what we do. And we have the best team to prove it.
Dedicated to Your Smile

Meet the team behind the most beautiful smiles in Minnesota.

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Your Success is Our Success

As skilled dentists...Learn more about our dentist..., we ensure our Minneapolis dental team provides excellence in personalized care to each and every one of our patients. How?

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Build quality relationships.
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Provide clear and honest communication.
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Aim to exceed your expectations.
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Robyn

Treatment Coordinator

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Robyn Ruppert, our Treatment Coordinator, joined Serene Oaks in 2018. After starting her professional life as a Registered Dental Hygienist, Robyn has spent the majority of her career in treatment advisory and office manager roles at premier dental offices around the Twin Cities. She also spent some time consulting with dental offices throughout the upper Midwest regarding ways to improve the front office and clinical patient experience.

When Robyn is not spending time with patients, she enjoys honing her hygiene skills on her dog Montana, a less than willing, but easy-to-schedule patient, and spending time with her children, husband, and their two cats.

Ashley

Dental Hygienist

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Ashley first worked as a dental assistant for one year, then decided to further her education in dentistry and get a degree in Dental Hygiene. Ashley has worked as a Dental Hygienist for nine years, graduating from Century College in 2009 with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves building relationships with her patients and working closely with them to achieve optimal health. She is very excited to be joining the Serene Oaks Minneapolis Dental team.

“Everyone here is so passionate about dentistry, and the focus always remains on the patient. Dr. Horn and Dr. Loween always strive to provide the best dental care by learning what their patient’s health goals are, and providing optimal care to get them there.”

Ashley and her husband Cliff live in Blaine with their three boys Blake, Brody, and Blair who are all very active in sports. She enjoys spending time with her family at the cabin, watching and cheering on her boys in all their activities, being outdoors, running, reading, and enjoying a good cup of coffee from Caribou!

Jennifer

Dental Hygienist

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Jennifer started at Serene Oaks Dental in the summer of 2022 with over 20 plus years of experience in her field as a dental hygienist. She received her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is overjoyed to be a part of such a dynamic team at Serene Oaks Dental, and thoroughly enjoys spending time with her patients.

“Serene Oaks Dental looks at the whole body and mouth connection and strives to get each person to their optimal health. It amazes me how much the doctors and team members are lifelong learners and go the extra mile to always keep up to date with the changing world in dentistry. It is such a reward in seeing people achieve healthy mouths which in turn creates a healthier body and a better quality of life.”

Jennifer and her husband Daren live in Otsego and have two children Branden and Lauren. In the summer months you will find her spending time at the cabin in Perham, MN. She enjoys reading, nutrition, cooking, outdoors and spending time with her family.

Melissa

Licensed Dental Assistant

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Melissa has been a Licensed Dental Assistant since 2002. Her career began in Oral Surgery, and she gained experience with pre/post-operative care, dental implants, simple and complex extractions. She joined Serene Oaks Dental in 2006.

Over the years she has worked side-by-side with Dr. Gesica Horn and has continued her education in Dentistry by attending courses with the Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, FL, Spear Education Institute in Scottsdale, AZ, as well as ACT dental practice coaching.

“We take great pride in turning previous bad dental experiences into a new experience that will certainly decrease, if not eliminate your dental anxiety. The passion of both Dr. Horn and Dr. Loween towards the practice of dentistry is contagious and is shown by the whole team. We love what we do!”

Melissa and her husband Andy were married in the spring of 2006 on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas. They have two daughters, Morgan and Melina and reside in Blaine. As a family they enjoy snowboarding, gardening, being outdoors, motorcycle rides, the Vikings and cruising the waters of the Caribbean.

Sarah

Licensed Dental Assistant

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Sarah Ambourn is a Licensed Dental Assistant who graduated from Century College in 2001, she has been working as a dental assistant for over 17 years, 10 of those years were spent specializing in Orthodontics. She loves being a part of creating beautiful smiles. “My goal is to make our patients laugh and feel comfortable in a sometimes uncomfortable environment. I understand patient anxiety and am here to make you feel at ease.”

What Sarah loves most about working with her Minneapolis dental team at Serene Oaks Dental is the high quality of care that we deliver to our patients. “I have always valued quality over quantity and have found the perfect place to work alongside other like-minded people. I am constantly learning and growing as a dental assistant thanks to the support and continuing education our doctors provide us”.

Sarah resides in Hugo, MN, and spends her free time hanging out with family and friends and going to her lake cabin in Siren, WI. Her hobbies include shopping, crossword puzzles, reading, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. “Go pack go!”

Carol

Patient Concierge

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With over 20 years of experience in the dental industry, Carol spent most of those as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Wisconsin.

She enjoys building relationships with patients and learning about their journeys. Carol has expanded her dental career into an administrative position where she can continue her passion for dentistry and helping others live healthier lives.

She is excited and grateful to be a part of the amazing team at Serene Oaks Dental.

Carol now lives along the river in Minneapolis and loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys traveling, entertaining, and outdoor activities: especially hiking, snowshoeing, swimming, and spending time at the lake or the beach.

Nina

Relational Director

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When I arrive, I always know that the staff has my best interest at heart and they care about my health. They are always pleasant and make sure my issues are resolved in the best way possible, and pain-free. I am not one who enjoys going to the dentist, but they always make me feel like it is a good thing. Thanks, everyone!

Michelle, M (Former Skeptic)

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