Dr. Buntrock originally grew up in Driscoll, North Dakota, where he was a graduate of Steele-Dawson High School.He attended North Dakota State University, graduating with Honors, earning a bachelor's degree in zoology. Ben then furthered his education atMidwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, graduating with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2012.
While at dental school, he met his wife, Dr. Natalie Crawford, and also joined the Army National Guard. He worked as an associatedentist inDetroit Lakes, Minnesota for a year. He served under Brad in the North Dakota State Medical Detachment as an Army dentist as well.
In July 2013, Ben moved to Willistontopursueopening his own dental practice. He worked alongside Dr. Bekkedahl for 18 months, and in May 2015, he purchased Brad's practice. The new office wasaptlynamed Buntrock Dental.
Ben enjoys the open outdoors of North Dakota with Natalie and their 3 dogs. He spends the summer weekends farmingin Dawson, North Dakota. He hunts during bow and rifle seasons across the western region in the fall, and the winter is all about ice fishing.
Dr. Bekkedahl was born and raised in Williston, North Dakota, where he was an honor society graduate of Williston High School. He attended the Univeristy of Jamestown, graduating Magna Cum Laude, earning a bachelor's degree in biology and minoring in chemistry and sociology. Brad then attended dental school at the University of Minnesota where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1984.
After dental school, Brad joined the United States Army Reserves. He was appointed as a Reserve Commissioned Army Officer Captain in the Dental Corps from 1996-2002. He has continued to serve in the North Dakota Army National Guard since 2002.
Brad has been the City Commissioner for Williston since 1996. Recently, he was elected as a North Dakota Senator. He will continue to work as an associate under Dr. Buntrock on a limited basis as heis busy with other obligations.
Danelle graduated from Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon in 2011. She received her certificate as a Certified Dental Technician. In October of 2013, she moved to Williston, North Dakota with her husband and 2 dogs, Snazzy and Bruce. She joined our team in February 2014 as our Office Manager.
In her spare time, Danelle loves to be involved with her church, either it be with helping the youth or volunteering. Her and her husband enjoy improvingtheir health and strength atthe gym. Shetrains with her husband for Strongman/Strongwoman Competitionsacross the country.
Randi wasraised in Williston, North Dakota, where she graduated from Williston High School. She attended Williston State College, graduating with an associate degree in science. Then Randi moved to Wahpeton, North Dakota to enroll in the hygiene program. Shegraduated from North Dakota State College of Science in 2014. She received an Associate Degreein Science of Dental Hygiene. She joined Buntrock Dental's team in January 2015.
Randi loves to spend time at the lake with her family and dog, Jax. Sheenjoys competing in fishing competitions during the summer. After work, she unwinds while playing softball with her friends, and when the weather turns colder, she loves to bow hunt.
Kristi received her DANB Certification in 2008 in Cass City, MI. She then received her Registration forNorth Dakotain August of 2014.In June of 2014, she moved to Grenora, North Dakota with her two boysand her dog, Puff. She began working with Dr. Ben October of 2017.
Xandra raised inWilliston, North Dakota. She is currently working on her associates in Business Management and Administration and expects to be finished spring of 2019. Xandrastarted with Buntrock Dental August of 2017 to help Buntrock Dental bring a smile to our patients as our front office coordinator.