Dr. Jeff Olson follows his father, grandfather and great-grandfather by receiving his D.D.S degree and practicing in South Dakota. He attended the University of Minnesota for undergraduate and was awarded his D.D.S. degree from Creighton in Omaha, Nebraska in 1988. He has lived in Rapid City his whole life and has dedicated a large portion of his time to giving back to the community.
Dr. Jeff has been married to his wife, Lanette, for 25 years. He has two children, Avery and Jack. Avery is started medical school in Summer 2017and Jack graduated with a Biology degree from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Jeff and his daughter, Avery, work together on a project they founded, Care for Zumbo, in Mozambique, Africa. They provide secluded villages with dental and health care and travel to Mozambique to work with the mobile clinic when at all possible.
Dr. Jeff is a member of the Donated Dental Program and also treats others that are under served in the community through the Title 19 program. Additionally, hehas spenttime on the Care Mobile Dental Bus caring for low income children and volunteers at the St. Francis Mission on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Dr. Jeff is a retired Game, Fish and Parks Commissioner and a past president of Rushmore Rotary Club, Black Hills Sportsmen's Club and the Black Hills Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Safari Club International. Dr. Jeff co-founded and continues to chair the South Dakota Sportsmen Against Hunger Program which donatesthousands of meals annually to needy families across the state. He is active at the Outdoor Campus where he teaches people of all ages about the outdoors and shares his passion for hunting, fishing and wild game cooking.
Dr. JeffhassupportedCornerstone Rescue Mission and Youth and Family Services, Pony League baseball, Rushmore Hockey, The South Dakota Wildlife Federation, The Crisis Intervention Center in Sturgis, Rapid City School Foundation, and Wellfully. Dr. Jeff received the Humanitarian of the year award from the South Dakota Dental Association in 2013, the Hero of Conservation Award from Field and Stream in 2006 and the Wildlife Conservationist of the year award from the South Dakota Wildlife Federation in 2002.
He is a life member of Black Hills Fly Fishers, Black Hills Sportsmen Club, Safari Club International, Back Country Hunters & Anglers, Federation of North american Wild Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Midwest and Wyoming Chapters of the Wild Sheep Foundation
ShannonI am originally from Winona, MN,. I mostly grew up on a little horse ranch in Piedmont, SD, graduating from Sturgis Brown High School. In 2005 I graduated from Western Dakota Tech with a certification in expanded functions, dental assisting and radiology. I have worked with Family Dental Care since April of 2003. I enjoy the dental field, helping patients feel comfortable and making them smile. I love spending time with my husband Tom and my sons Gage & Vander, watching movies, reading, remodeling and just being together as a family.
CieraI am from Rapid City. I graduated from Central High School in 2014. In Spring 2017, I graduated from Western Dakota Tech with a certification in dental assisting. I enjoy the dental field as it gives me the opportunity to give patients attentive and quality care. In most of my spare time you can find me playing and spending every minute possible with my daughter, Raelynn.
BreannaIam originally from Rapid City and graduated from Stevens High School in 2014. I graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2019 with a bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene. I am excited to come back to my hometown and be a part of Family Dental Care! As a dental hygienist I enjoy helping my patients lead happy and healthy lives starting with their oral health. In my spare time you can find me enjoying the outdoors through hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and spending time with my dog and fianc.
EmilyIwas born in Aberdeen SD, but I spent most of my life growing up in Rapid City. I received a bachelors degree in Dental hygiene from the University of South Dakota. During my time there I was involved with the Student American Dental Hygienist Association, and in my final year I served as secretary. I enjoy helping patients maintain and improve their oral health, which ultimately improves their overall health. I have a passion for dental hygiene,and I hope to be able to share that with the patients we serve. In my free time I like to go hiking and fishing with friends and family in the Black Hills.
BrettonI am originally from Rapid City & graduated from Central High School in 2012. I graduated from Dakota State University in 2016 with my bachelors degree in Biology, where I was a pitcher & 2nd baseman on the School's softball team on scholarship for 2 years. I now coach my younger sisters U-12 softball team during the summer & I am Central High School's pitching coach in the fall. I am the oldest of seven kids, so my life is the very opposite of boring, I love it!! When I am not coaching or running to every sporting event of my siblings, I enjoy the outdoors, hunting, fishing, & spending time with my family,husband & our three crazy dogs.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 28 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestRhonda Wood
a year ago
Called in today to cancel my appointment due to icy roads. I stated that the person that was to do my cleaning would just get an extra break for the day. The reply I got was "yeah & not get paid". I said I was sorry about that but, I think my life is more important than a dental cleaning. Then I rescheduled my appointment with a comment from the person that rescheduled me that "hopefully the roads will be good since I'm a chicken to drive on bad roads". I was clearly less than impressed. I have been going to this dentist for 22 years and this seriously has me considering finding a new dentist.
Tami McCauley-Downs
2 years ago
My family and I have been going to this office for atleast 12 years now and during EVERY visit Dr. Olson and his staff have always been extremely respectful to us with or without insurance. Dr. Olson won't exaggerate or try to sell you on things you don't need, but tell you the truth, even if it makes them less money. I really appreciate his and his whole staff's kindness, thoroughness and flexibility throughout the years.
Gabrielle N
2 years ago
Horrible experience. My daughter had work done and Dr. Olson gave her hematomas in both cheeks. Do not recommend going here. He was very rude and negligent.
BB Huston
2 years ago
Not treated well at all.
Juliette Gonzales
2 years ago
I was so happy with the staff I was in pain and they saw me the same day I called Thank you so much
Juliette Gonzales
3 years ago
I was so happy with the staff I was in pain and they saw me the same day I called Thank you so much
Megan Brunke
3 years ago
Professional and very kind! Everyone was incredibly friendly and obviously knowledgable; they all answered my questions, put my fears at ease and treated me with respect. My children had a blast at their appointment, and the whole office treated them like their own. The whole family looks forward to returning to Family Dental!
Leslee Olson
3 years ago
I had a tooth pulled and the Doctor left a sharp piece of bone, and when the swelling went down it started to poke my gums I could even put my tongue on it. I called and they wanted to know if I could live with it, (Really!!) I go in they cut off the sharp piece. The nurse said no charge, guess what 2 weeks later I get a bill for $300.00 . I never went back. All they want is the money.
Kelsey Wyres
4 years ago
Front desk staff is warm and welcoming. Dr. Olson is great and conservative in his treatment planning, doesn't do anything unnecessary just to hike up the bill and I appreciate that!
Sierra Ellis
4 years ago
Very nice and welcoming office, and the hygienists all do great work. I recommend going here for dental work 100%
Mary Lavoie
4 years ago
After the many years of experiences in dental offices, Jeff Olson and his staff were head and shoulders above the rest ! They service are entire family needs, highly recommend this dental practice
Jessica L.
4 years ago
Very kind and friendly staff. I've bounced around a little in Rapid over the past 10 years and after I found Family Dental I stayed! They are the best around.
Doris Mandura
4 years ago
LOVELY STAFF :)
Nicole Habbe
4 years ago
Dr. Olson has been my dentist since I can remember! I am absolutely horrified to go to the dentist, but he calms my nerves and blows my expectations out of the water every single time with excellent service. He also has some new hygienists since I was in last, and all are absolutely lovely. This location's review will forever be 5 stars from me.
Leslee Olson
4 years ago
I had a tooth pulled and the Doctor left a sharp piece of bone, and when the swelling went down it started to poke my gums I could even put my tongue on it. I called and they wanted to know if I could live with it, (Really!!) I go in they cut off the sharp piece. The nurse said no charge, guess what 2 weeks later I get a bill for $300.00 . I never went back. All they want is the money.
Megan Brunke
4 years ago
Professional and very kind! Everyone was incredibly friendly and obviously knowledgable; they all answered my questions, put my fears at ease and treated me with respect. My children had a blast at their appointment, and the whole office treated them like their own. The whole family looks forward to returning to Family Dental!
Joyce Linn
4 years ago
Nice people from the front desk all the way to the dentist. Great service.
Doris Mandura
4 years ago
LOVELY STAFF :)
Cassidy Anderson
4 years ago
I loved these people, the experience was awesome!!
Mary Lavoie
4 years ago
After the many years of experiences in dental offices, Jeff Olson and his staff were head and shoulders above the rest ! They service are entire family needs, highly recommend this dental practice
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