Building personal relationships and helping people in need is why I chose to become a dentist. Changing smiles and helping my patients maintain healthy lives with excellent oral health is an opportunity I get excited about.
When a patient sees their new smile or finishes a procedure that they thought would be difficult, the joy on peoples faces is what I enjoy most about being a dentist. Sometimes patients will come to the clinic with tears in their eyes because their tooth hurts; seeing them leave the clinic happy and relieved after treatment is highly satisfying.
There is truly no better place in the world to practice dentistry than a small town. People are friendly, respectful to each other, understanding, and conscientious. My small-town practice allows me to get to know the people in our local communities and figure out the best way to solve problems together. My family gets to experience the lifestyle I understood and appreciated while growing up in a rural community. For me, small-town living is a wonderful way to practice dentistry.
Jill Becher grew up on a farm between the communities of Leigh and Clarkson. She graduated from Leigh High School. Jill attended college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center-College of Dentistry with a degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist, BS. She joined the Dodge Dental Office in 1995. Jill enjoys forming relationships with patients and understands that each patient has unique dental needs.
Suzie Steffensmeier has been with Dodge Dental since 2013, bringing a previous 15 years of experience to the team. A graduate of Arlington High School, Suzie attended the University of South Dakota and graduated in 1998 with an associate of Arts and Science degree. She lives on a farm north of Howells with her husband, Steve, and two sons, Aden and Max.
Annie Kumpf graduated from Clarkson High School in 2009 and attended Wayne State College for two years in the Rural Health Opportunity Program. She graduated with High Honors from the University of NE Medical Center- College of Dentistry Dental Hygiene Program in 2013. She was a member of the Sigma Phi Alpha Society of UNMC College of Dentistry.