Lisa Norman is the office manager at Family Dental Care. She grew up in Star Valley while working with her family at the Red Baron Drive In for 45 years! Lisa graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in education but always worked in the health care business for other dentists and chiropractors while her husband attended Dental School in Lincoln NE. Lisa and her family moved back to SV in 2000 when they acquired Dr Sorensens dental practice. They have 3 daughters, Haley, Hanna and Makenna who all attend college in UT. Lisa loves to travel, eat out and watch Hallmark Movies in her spare time.
Chantel was born and raised in Rock Springs, WY but her Star Valley roots run deep. Both sides of her family are from the valley so many of her childhood summers were spent working at the family owned Red Baron Drive-In. Chantel received her Bachelors degree in Health Science from Boise State University. She then went on to the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in Orem where she graduated with a 4.0 and another Bachelors degree. It was then that Dr. Norman offered her a job at Family Dental Care. Chantel moved to Star Valley in 2012 and has been Dr. Normans hygienist ever since! She met her husband shortly after moving to the valley. They now live in Smoot, happily raising their two kids.
Adrianne has been a dental assistant for 24 years and loves it. Shes had a lot of jobs but says this one has been the best! She and her husband Dan moved to Star Valley in 2015 and she has worked for Dr Norman ever since. Dan works at Star Valley Medical Center as a Nurse Practitioner in the Urgent Care. Together they have four beautiful daughters and one amazing son in law. When not working, Adrianne fills her time with her family, road biking , mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing and has recently tried to learn the art of dirt bikes.
Kimberly started her dental career over 20 years ago! She is passionate about dentistry in every aspect. Her goals are to bring education and health to the public. Kimberly loves innovative technology and is constantly learning new techniques to make her patients dental experiences better. You also may see her flying around the schools as the Tooth-Fairy, teaching children how to care for their teeth. Kimberly is married with 3 children and loves to quilt, paddle board and travel.
Tiffni was lucky enough to marry a Star Valley native, Dave Kennington and has lived here for 17 years. She has been in the medical/dental field for 8 yrs and loves it! Tiffni and Dave have 4 children one in college, one on a mission, and 2 in school. She enjoys hiking, camping, woodworking and kayaking in her spare time.
Being able to depend on a reputable and reliable family dental center is important to Star Valley families. Parents strive to find professional dental clinics that are prepared to service children and adults, as this saves parents time and eases their minds to receive service from the same dentist their children visit. Family Dental Care offers exceptional service at competitive prices and services people of all ages.
Whether patients visit us for a routine examination and cleaning or for a more complex cosmetic dentistry treatments such as tooth extraction or crown and bridge work, they can rest assured that they will receive the most thorough care available from our friendly and knowledgeable team.
Dr. Loren M. Norman is a Wyoming native. He was born in Greybull, Wyoming and graduated from high school in Riverton Wyoming. He attended Casper Community College before serving an LDS Mission to Ecuador. After returning home, he continued his education at the University of Wyoming on a full- ride academic scholarship. He graduated with both a bachelors and masters degree in Chemical Engineering. It was in Laramie Wyoming, that he met and married his sweetheart Lisa Hale from Afton. After finishing her degree in education, she began working in a dental office. It was at this time, that Dr Norman became interested in the field of dentistry and was accepted into several programs, but chose the University of Nebraska Medical Center School of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE to pursue his professional degree. He graduated in 1998 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He returned to Wyoming to make his home. In July of 2000, he purchased a small country practice in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming. Dr. Norman has lived in Afton with his family of three daughters-Haley, Hanna, and Makenna, and his wonderful wife, Lisa and enjoys the small town feel of a country practice where he can get to know his patients on a more personal level. He has always been active in the outdoors with interests in hunting, fishing, and hiking. If not out riding his dirt bike, or mountain bike, look to the skies where you may see him flying his plane. Dr Norman and his family love to travel and see new places and experience new cultures. He participates in Humanitarian Dental Services whenever he can, and is active in both his church and community. He will undoubtedly tell you that his biggest success in life is raising and being with his family.