Dr. Kell grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After graduating from St. Olaf College in 1991, he studied dentistry at the University of Michigan Dental School, class of 96. He continued his education at the Pankey Institute from 2001-2007 and the Spear Dental Learning Center from 2009 until the present. He also is a member of the Teaching Faculty at the Spear Center. After graduation in 1996, Dr. Kell started Kell Dental Arts in Hudson. 2021 marks the 25 year anniversary of helping people find the smiles of their dreams. The Kells (wife Amy, Matthew, Erin, Peter, and dogs Finn and Luna) live in North Hudson. Dr. Kell is an avid Packer fan and a Parrothead and enjoys hosting tailgates at both events. He enjoys travel, photography, duck hunting, fly fishing and learning. His newest passion is off-roading in his red Jeep Wrangler named Calvin. At home to relax Dr Kell reads in his backyard oasis, which is called Wisconsin Kells.
Shelby started working at Kell Dental Arts over three years ago, though she came to us with several years of experience in the dental field. Shelby graduated and started her career in the dentistry field as a dental assistant. Through her years of experience, Shelby has expanded her role in the dental field to being an office manager, and she has been managing dental offices now for over eight years.
When Shelby is not working, she and her husband, Cody, enjoy the outdoors, where they both are devoted hunters, NASCAR fans and fishers. They enjoy snowmobiling, going to their camper and boating up north at Balsam Lake. They also have their hands full with their two fur dog babies, Lady and Avery (Fur Angels: Remington and Dixie), and their son, who is their new pride and joy, Keelan, born in Feb. 2021!
Brianna started working at Kell Dental Arts two years ago. She comes to us from Pepin, Wisconsin, where she grew up and graduated from Pepin High School. After graduating high school, Brianna joined the United States Navy where she served as an Aircrew Survival Equipmentman. Although she saw many places during her enlistment, she was primarily stationed in Whidbey Island, Washington. After her time in the military she lived in Arkansas while attending school at Concorde in Memphis, Tennessee, and obtaining an Associates of Applied Science in dental hygiene. Brianna has since returned to Wisconsin and enjoys spending time with her family, especially her young son Wyatt. Brianna enjoys forming new relationships with patients and helping them to achieve the oral health they deserve.
Michelle started working at Kell Dental Arts in 2019. She comes to us with 29 years of dental assisting experience, where she is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She is highly skilled in all specialty procedures such as orthodontics, endodontics, lab work and advanced cosmetic procedures, as well as general dentistry.
Here at Kell Dental Arts, Michelle takes pride in connecting with you and provides you with a positive and comfortable experience at each dental visit. Michelle also delivers pre-operative and post-operative treatment instructions, listens to all your dental concerns, establishes a clear communication to patients and team and ensures that all patients specific needs are met.
In Michelles spare time, you will find her outdoors where she enjoys fishing, biking, hiking and the occasional snow shoveling. When she is not outdoors, she likes watching a good movie and being with her family and friends sharing time, belly laughs and creating memories.