Dr. Laura M. Parks graduated from Creighton University in 2005. Prior to studying at Creighton Dental School, she attended undergraduate at Creighton University as well. Dr. Parks has been practicing for over five years, since graduating and purchasing the practice from her late father, Dr. Daniel Patera, and is pleased to provide the same great service and treatment that has always been the pride and backbone of Patera Family Dentistry. Since she began practicing dentistry, Dr. Parks has kept up to date on many continuing educational classes, ensuring that her patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care.
Hi, my name is JD and I am the Practice Administrator. I am also the husband to the Doctor, however that does not get me any special treatment here. I joined the team shortly after Dr. Patera passed away suddenly in 2003 and continued to manage the practice while Dr. Parks finished dental school and transitioned into full time dentist. I have an accounting degree from Iowa State University and have taken my MBA classes at the University of Phoenix. I have over 13 years of experience in the accounting and tax industry and have management projects with some of bests companies in the country. Dr. Parks and I currently live in Ida Grove with our 4 children, Isabella, Andrew, Joshua, and Samuel. I enjoy sports of all kinds, but mostly enjoy a couple of rounds of golf every week. I also am a avid fan of Iowa State Football and wrestling and travel to as many games and meets as possible. If there is anything that we can do for you, please contact me directly.
I am the office manager at Patera Family Dentistry and have been a part of the team since April of 1982. I am also a registered dental assistant, so you may see me in all aspects of the office. My husband Scott and I have lived on a farm south of Ida Grove since we were married. Scott is actively engaged in farming. We have been blessed with three daughters, 3 son in-laws and 6 grandchildren! We share most of our free time with them. It is a great privilege to work with such an outstanding dental team.
I have been a member of this awesome team since December of 2010. I became a registered Dental Hygienist in May 2005 with a degree from the University of South Dakota. I grew up in Kingsley, IA and now live in Pierson. My husband, Jake is a contractor and we have 3 children. Bailey, Kira, & Wil. We also enjoy being grandparents to Rowynn & Jagger. I feel blessed to be part of such an outstanding office with a group who are also my friends!
I am Ali and I joined the team in July of 2005. I am a registered and certified dental assistant. I further continued my education to become Expanded Functions I and II certified. I graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1999. I received my dental training though Western Iowa Tech. I currently live in Ida Grove with my husband Grant and four children, Alexis, Blake, Addison and Sophia. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
I am Barb, one of the practice's Registered Dental Assistants. I worked with Dr Dan Patera for a few years, and then joined the practice in August of 2012. I graduated from Odebolt-Arthur High School in 1994. I live in Galva with my husband, TJ, who is involved with agronomy sales. We have three children, Dylan, Paige and Carter.