Our dental practice was started by Dr. Daniel Carlson in 1978. Prior to opening the office in Brookings, Dr. Carlson had offices in Estelline and Arlington, South Dakota. In 2015 Dr. Jordan acquired the practice and renamed it Lone Oak Dental. Here are the components of our Mission Statement, which guides our interactions with you:
I grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota. My dental degree is from the University of Minnesota, where I graduated third in my class. After dental school, I had the privilege of completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in San Antonio, Texas. This intense program gave me the training needed to confidently complete difficult procedures such as implants, cosmetics, full mouth reconstructions, and sedation dentistry. One of the greatest aspects of this program was that we treated U.S. Veterans and it allowed me to give back to those who have served our great country.
After the residency, we relocated to Iowa, where I practiced for three years. We are so happy and fortunate to live and practice in the Brookings area. I am married to the most creative and wonderful woman in the world, Liz. You may see our two young boys riding their bikes or swimming at the aquatic center. Feel free to stop in and say hi!
Tara is one of our gentle Dental Hygienists and went into dentistry because she wanted to do something in the health professions and found dentistry interesting. Her favorite aspect of dental hygiene is helping people improve their oral health. Tara is married to Steve and together they have 3 boys named Sam, Jay and Drew.
Diane is our cheerful Patient Care Coordinator at Lone Oak Dental. She is often the first person you will meet either on the phone or in person when you contact our office. Her favorite aspect of working at our office is greeting and working with the wonderful patients.
Outside the office, Diane enjoys sewing and gardening and of course, spending time with her grandkids. She has three grown children, Chris, Kirsten and Courtney and two children in law, Rob and Ashley. Her grand children are Mason, Jack and Hadley.
Joan is one of our talented Dental Assistants and chose dentistry as she spent a lot of time in the dental office as a child and thought it would be an interesting career. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is getting to know the patients and helping them achieve the smiles they desire and increasing their self-esteem. She enjoys baking, gardening, yard work and spending time at the lake relaxing, kayaking and canoeing. Joan is married to Andy and they have a shih-tzu dog named Samson.
When not in the office, Joan is active in her church and serves on the greeting team and works in the coffee shop. Joan has served on the South Dakota Dental Assistants Association Board and is currently the Secretary/Treasurer.
Steph is one of our friendly Dental Assistants and lives in Brookings with her son Keegan and their pet cat Maddie. She chose dentistry because she has always looked up to her aunt who is a dental assistant also. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is helping people overcome their fears in the dental chair and the variety of dental procedures.
Rachelle is one of our personable hygienists who went into dentistry because it felt like a good fit.She enjoys working with the patients, helping them to feel comfortable in the office and achieve a healthy smile for a lifetime. She commutes fromWatertown and is married to Dan. Between Dan and Rachelle, they have 5 grown children.
When not working at the dental office Rachelle spends her time helping out at the business she and her husband recently started in Watertown. She enjoys gardening, running, playing tennis, racquetball, and riding motorcycle.
Kayla is one of our personable Patient Care Coordinators that moved to Brookings, SD in the summer of 2012. She moved to Brookings to attend SDSU and to be closer to her sister who grew up in South Dakota. She has over 9 years of customer service experience. Her favorite part of this job is all the people she gets to meet and the unique stories they share. Kayla is engaged to Evan and they have a terrier mix named Chester.
Her hobbies include sewing, jewelry making, painting, and photography. When she isnt crafting, she is usually found in the kitchen trying out new recipes to give to family and friends. Kayla hasnt mastered the art of making small batches so there is always plenty to share!