Staff

Dr. Duffy graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in Denver, CO, where she earned these honors:

* Dr. Solomom Averbach Humanitarian Award for demonstrating outstanding compassion and concern in patient care;
* Academy of Osseointegration Award for outstanding dental student in implant dentistry;
* American Academy of Pediatric Dentists Predoctoral Student Award for outstanding promise in the field of pediatric dentistry;
* Pierre Fauchard Award for outstanding academic achievements in dentistry.

She is active in many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the North Dakota Dental Association, the West Slope Dental Association, and the Catholic Medical Association. She volunteers with Donated Dental Services, Give Kids a Smile, and Mission of Mercy. Dr. Duffy is currently serving a term on the North Dakota Dental Association as the Western At-Large Trustee and is on the advisory council for Donated Dental Services.

A native of Killdeer where she graduated from high school with highest honors, Dr. Duffy graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson State University with a BA/BS in biology and a BA in Spanish. Prior to that, she earned an AA degree through an exchange student program at Minnesota State University Akita in Akita, Japan.

Dr. Duffy and her husband, Mathew Meyer, a Gladstone native, have six children: Reilly, Hugh, Clancy, Rowdy, Hoyt, and Reagan.

Christine is a native of Dickinson. She is a 2011 graduate of North Dakota State College of Science with an Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. In her free time she enjoys spending time at Mosset Bay fishing and boating with her husband, Brett, and children Brayson and Brinley. She has two small dogs, Paisley & Maizy.

Katie was born and raised in Dickinson. She attended Minnesota State Community & Technical College, where she graduated in 2015 with an Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Katie and her husband Thomas enjoy traveling, being outside and going to concerts in their free time. Katie and Thomas have a daughter named Harper and a son named Oliver.

LaDonna is a native of Dickinson. She is a 2000 graduate of North Dakota State College of Science with an Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. LaDonna and her husband, Mark, have four children. She enjoys spending time with her family at Elmer's Point boating and fishing.

Rachel is from Mott, North Dakota. She attended North Dakota State College of Science. She graduated in 1990 with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Prior to that, she earned her certificate in dental assisting from NDSCS. Rachel and her husband, Eldon, also a native of Mott, stay busy attending sports activities with their two children. They enjoy fishing at their cabin at Pouch Bay and hunting in Mott.

Dawn is originally from Bismarck, North Dakota. She attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1995. Dawn is married to Jason and has two stepdaughters, Sienna and Brielle. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and cats. Dawn loves to travel, play pinochle and poker, and spend time working in her flower gardens.

Lora moved to Dickinson in 2019 and lives here with her husband Ryan and two daughters, Coraline and Sylvia. In the four years they have been in Dickinson, they have fallen in love with the community and have made some great relationships. Lora enjoys spending time with her family going on walks together, swimming, and lots of arts and crafts. Lora knew at the age of fifteen that she wanted to be a dental hygienist and perused her dream at Eastern Washington University. After graduating, she practiced in Washington state for a while then moved to Dickinson when her husband was offered a job here. She looks forward to meeting all the patients at High Plains Dental and getting to know them over time.

Sarah was born and raised in western Montana. She received her registration as a registered dental assistant from Dental Assisting National Board in 2004. In 2019 Sarah received the Expanded Functions certification. Sarah has lived in Dickinson since 1998, and has two children. Sarah and her fiancé, Jason, enjoys crafts, art, home improvements, outdoors, camping, movies, music and spending time with family and friends.

Dulce was born in Mexico City. Thanks to the influence of her mother, who was a dentist, Dulce discovered her passion for dentistry at a very young age. She attended the School of Dentistry at National Autonomous University of Mexico, where she graduated in 2006 and realized that dream become true. Upon graduated, she worked in her own private practice and State's Employees Social Services Institute. She loved this experience, but immigrated to the Peace Garden state, North Dakota, in 2014. Following her passion, she earned her registration as a registered dental assistant from Dental Assisting National Board and has been registered through the state of North Dakota since 2018. Dulce loves spending time walking with her husband, Felipe, and her sons David and Yosef. She enjoys getting to know new places, the history, and their dishes. She also loves concerts. In 2022, Dulce obtained her Restorative Functions Certification.

Dulce habla Español.

Laura was born and raised in Dickinson. She joined the High Plains Dental team in 2020. After two years of on the job training, Laura became a Dental Assisting National Board Registered Dental Assistant. Laura spends her free time with family. She also enjoys baking and spending time outdoors.

Caitlin is a Dickinson native. She attended Dickinson State University and Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence, graduating with Business Education & Business Administration degrees, with minors in Office Administration & Graphic Design. Caitlin taught in Grand Forks for several years before moving back to Dickinson and joining High Plains Dental. In her free time, Caitlin enjoys making pottery, spending time with family and going to concerts.

Stephanie grew up in Mandan, ND. She attended college for Medical Assisting. Stephanie and her family lived in Flasher, ND for the last 20 years where she worked at Flasher Public Schools. In March of 2013, they moved to Dickinson. Stephanie started her career as Patient Account Representative with High Plains Dental in December of 2013.

Emma was born and raised in Dickinson. She is currently attending Dickinson State University. She joined High Plains Dental in 2018 as a Patient Account Representative and Sterilization Technician. She enjoys kayaking, rollerblading, and enjoying time with her family.