Staff

Assistants

The dental assisting team is second to none. All highly experienced in the technological needs of your dental care and passionate about making your visit as comfortable as possible, the assistants are always fully engaged in all aspects of your care. By ensuring that the patient is the focus of our practice, the dental assistant uses her skills to create a pleasant experience at each appointment.

The professional relationship within the dentist/assistant team is a key element to the success of your care and the expertise of our Minneapolis Minnesota dentists. During your appointment, the team works together like a symphony when all parts combine in harmony to smoothly complete your care. The dentist/assistant team is an invaluable relationship and asset nurtured at Bassett Creek Dental.

Visit one of the best dental clinics in Minneapolis where our staff cares about one another and in turn that caring attitude flows to our patients through the positive environment of Bassett Creek Dental.

Clinical Coordinators

The business staff, sharing over 60+ years of dental experience, includes our Patient Care Coordinators, Insurance Coordinator, Financial Coordinator, and the Administrative Assistant.

Your contact with us starts with our Patient Care Coordinators helping to guide you through and minimize the logistical maze that healthcare has become. They will work with you to accommodate your needs whenever possible.

Dental insurance can be a confusing topic. Your employer and insurance company can change your policy on an annual basis. Our business staff can help you decipher the benefit your employer is providing for you. Click here to view additional information on dental insurance. Sheila, our Insurance Coordinator, and May, our Financial Coordinator, have over 44 years of experience in the dental insurance industry and will help you optimize your benefits.

There are many ways to afford the dental care you desire. Financing options have never been better. We can provide this information to help make your dental care more feasible and completed in a timely manner.

Office Administrator

Denise Rhymes

As Administrator for Bassett Creek Dental, Denise draws on her 25+ years of dental practice management experience to provide daily and ongoing support and guidance to meet the managerial needs of Bassett Creek Dental. Throughout the years, Denise has performed every business office role for various dental clinics, focusing on customer service and doing the right thing. This helps her bring a unique advantage to her administrative responsibilities, having an understanding of each function and how they are related. She has a cheerful, positive outlook and a commitment to making the overall experience at Bassett Creek Dental the best that it can be, for patients and team members alike.

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