Meet The Staff

Vanessa  joined The Clinic for Oral Health team as a registered dental assistant in September 2017 following graduation from Lake Area Technical College. She then furthered her education with studies in dental insurance and claims processing. Vanessa enjoys being able to assist patients with their treatment plans, scheduling, and building a relationship with each patient. Her previous years assisting Dr. Schmidt make it very easy for Vanessa to answer questions that a patient may have and schedule the necessary flow of appointments. When meeting with Vanessa, patients quickly appreciate her warm, welcoming and compassionate demeanor topped with a beautiful smile. Vanessa lives in Wahpeton with her husband, Luke, and their son, Bentley. Her family enjoys spending time traveling, attending concerts, and sharing quality time with friends and family. 

Chloe joined The Clinic for Oral Health in 2016  in both the dental hygiene & dental assisting roles. She is now providing full time hygiene services as her primary role and is an overall energetic part of the team. Chloe is very thorough in developing an individualized home care regimen & the necessary education for each patient. If you ask Chloe what her favorite part about her career is. she states it is  getting to know the patients, educating them about good oral health,  and then seeing that they understood what was demonstrated to them. Chloe's passion for her career is driven by her patients. 'It is always a great feeling when you have a patient come back and you see improvements in their oral health from what you have taught them.'  Chloe was born and raised in Breckenridge, MN which is where she lives with her husband, David, and their sons Briar and Bowen.  In her free time, her family enjoys being at the farm, hanging out with family and friends, being at the lake, and traveling.

Liza joined The Clinic for Oral Health in 2018 as a dental hygienist. Liza graduated in 2016 from North Dakota State College of Science with her degree and worked in Watertown, SD as a dental hygienist for two years prior to joining our team. Liza is a very dedicated provider who greets each patient with her warm welcome and bright smile.  She enjoys the profession of dental hygiene because of the opportunity it gives her to meet people, assist them with their oral health, educate them,  and make an impact on their daily lives. Liza really enjoys getting to know her patients so she can help them attain their oral health goals. She grew up in rural Fairmount where she and  her husband, Levi, enjoy training horses, participating in rodeos, and in cowboy mounted shooting as their hobbies. Together, they have 5 horses and a puppy who enjoys traveling with them to weekend events. 

Alexis joined The Clinic for Oral Health as a Dental Assistant in July of 2019 after obtaining her degree from North Dakota State College of Science in July of 2018. Alexis’s favorite part about her career is that she gets to assist in the enhancement of a patient's health while creating smiles that boost their confidence and self-esteem. Alexis is a very dedicated team member who prides herself on being well prepared for each patient's arrival. In her role as a dental assistant and overall great team member, she continually increases her knowledge so she can educate each patient regarding their home care following treatment. She meets you with her gentle demeanor and pleasant smile. Originally from Hankinson, ND Alexis now living on a farm in Rosholt, SD with her husband Dexter and son Caleb. Alexis enjoys reading, going to the lake, and spending time with her family and friends.

At The Clinic for Oral Health, the CRNA ensures each patient's comfort by providing a moderate level of sedation during their procedure.  While at the clinic, she remains directly monitoring each patient from the beginning of their sedation services, through the surgical or restorative procedures by Dr. Schmidt, and until the patient is recovered for release to home. The CRNA's providing anesthesia services in our clinic are very experienced and also provide anesthesia services for hospitals within the SE North Dakota area. Therefore, we ask our patients who are seeking these services to commit to their reserved appointment times.  Our schedule coordinator will go through our sedation service reservation policies before scheduling and/or upon request of those seeking these additional services. 

Stephanie enjoys education. She graduated from NDSCS for dental assisting in 2006 and then for dental hygiene in2008. She was not finished. She pursued her Bachelors degree in dental hygiene and achieved that degree in 2020. Stephanie enjoys reviewing recent research to educate her patient's with the best and latest recommendations for their individual oral health condition. 'I love feeling I am making a difference in their lives.' Stephanie enjoys treating her patients as friends or family to establish wonderful relationships over the years. Stephanie grew up in Campbell, MN and currently resides in Wahpeton with her husband, Cody, and their adorable daughters, Hattie and Scarlett. Their household has the added busyness of 3 dogs and 1 cat. She commuted to Fargo for 13 years as she worked in one practice there over that time. In November 2021, our clinic and patients were fortunate to have Stephanie join us in providing individualized, well educated hygiene treatment right here in Wahpeton. She is excited to be working right here in Wahpeton which allows her to be closer to her family and more present in their lives. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, reading, doing puzzles, and anything artsy. We welcome Stephanie to our team!

ElizaBeth joined The Clinic for Oral Health in 2023 as Clinical Support.  ElizaBeth graduated from North Dakota State College of Science in 2010 and has been an Administrative Assistant for the last 17 years.  ElizaBeth's favorite part of clinical support is helping with patients and helping make patients dental experience great. ElizaBeth grew up in Wyndmere, ND and enjoys spending time with her family, friends, riding horse, riding motorcycle, traveling and spending time with her dogs.

Abby joined The Clinic for Oral Health team in May of 2023 as a Front Desk Associate. Abby graduated from MSUM with her Elementary Education degree in 2021. Abbys favorite part of her job is greeting patients, making them feel welcomed and getting to know them. Abby enjoys coaching 8th grade volleyball, cheering on the Nebraska Huskers, collecting Pyrex with her mom, and traveling to new and exciting places. Abby grew up in Wahpeton, ND and enjoys country living with her significant other Duane, with their cats and dog. 

Hannah joined The Clinic for Oral Health as a dental assisting student attending North Dakota Stage College of Science. Hannah is originally from Mandan, ND and has been working at the clinic for the past year while going to school to be a licensed Dental Assistant. Hannah loves getting to meet new faces and being able to learn and educate patients. In her free time, she loves taking pictures, spending time with family and friends, riding horse, and walking her dog Brex.