Dr. Alyse Wenger is from Kenosha, Wisconsin. She attended Carthage College in Wisconsin where she received a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology and a minor in Spanish. Throughout her time at Carthage she played D3 softball and helped lead her team to two Conference Championships. She remains a huge fan of the game and one day hopes to coach youth softball in her community.
After shadowing her personal dentist, Dr. Wenger decided to pursue a career in dentistry for herself. Some of her favorite aspects of dentistry include getting to know her patients, working with a team and working with her hands. She attended Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI where she was trained in all modern dental techniques and procedures. She prides herself on delivering conservative treatment while taking the upmost care for her patients and their needs.
Dr. Wenger and her husband Louis live in Pleasant Hill with their dachshund Charlie. In her spare time she enjoys golfing, family camping trips in their teardrop camper, gardening, triathlons and just about anything else outdoors!
Anna grew up here in Ankeny and moved away for a few years. When she decided to start her family, her and her husband Nathan returned. They have two beautiful daughters Samantha and Allison. Outside of the office when Anna is not chasing her girls around, she enjoys camping and vacationing with her family and friends.
Paula graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in 1991 with an AAA in Dental Hygiene. She has been with Ankeny Dental Arts since 2002. She values the time she has spent getting to know her patients and watching their families grow. Paula is a kind and caring provider who will make sure you are comfortable and your questions are answered.
In her free time she enjoys spending time camping with her family and fur-babies, riding around in the Gator, and cleaning up around the acreage. Not only is she good with a scaler, she is good with a chainsaw. Paula has a love for anything with wheels and you might see her riding around in her convertible or on her motorcycle. She is crafty and has many hobbies that keep her busy. If you need a good cupcake, Paula is the one to call!
Anna G. graduated from DMACC with her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene in May 2018 and has been with Ankeny Dental Arts ever since. Anna enjoys interacting with patients of all ages. Her goal is to help patents be more comfortable in the dental chair and understand the importance of oral health.
Away from work Anna enjoys finding the best hiking spots in Iowa with her husband and 2 dogs. She spends most of her time with friends and family and loves to workout, whether its in the gym or playing volleyball. She enjoys being outside where you will usually find her tending to her vegetable garden preparing to can salsa and other goodies. GO HAWKS!
Sarah attended Marshalltown Community College where she received her dental assisting training. She is an expanded function assistant and has been with Ankeny Dental Arts since 2016. Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys running, working out, doing anything outdoors, watching the Cubs, and spending time with family and grandkids!