Dr. James Nelson completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Black Hills State University before attending dental school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1986. He practiced in a group dental practice for 10 years before deciding to branch out and open his own office. He continues his dental education regularly in order to stay at the forefront of the dental field, and enjoys helping his patients with large cosmetic cases and full mouth reconstruction. He has practiced in the Rapid City area for over 30 years.

As a dentist, he is committed to treating everyone in a happy, clean and modern environment. He is honest in his approach and treats each patient he meets as he would a member of his own family. Dr. Nelson built his practice on integrity and compassion for all of his patients, and he is proud that this philosophy has continued as his practice has grown over the years.

Dr. Nelson greatly enjoys working with Dr. Bury and his daughter, Dr. Mandy. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing and golfing. He also loves giving his time to great causes, such as the Donated Dental Program, the Worlds Orphan Choir from Liberia and Peru, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and countless other things dear to his heart.

Dr. Matthew Bury grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota. He obtained his undergraduate degree in human biology at the University of Montana in Missoula. Dr. Bury completed his dental school degree at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in Lincoln, where he graduated at the top of his class with high honors (Go Huskers!). Following dental school, Dr. Bury practiced in Winner, South Dakota, but jumped at the chance to come back home to the Black Hills and partner with Dr. Nelson. Dr. Bury has always had a deep appreciation for dentistry because he is able to utilize a mixture of science and art in order to help patients achieve beautiful and healthy smiles. He is dedicated to his patients and makes it a priority to provide high-quality dentistry in a comfortable atmosphere. Dr. Bury has a strong commitment to his profession and participates regularly in continuing education courses in all areas of dentistry in order to stay up-to-date on new dental techniques and materials. Dr. Bury is a member of several professional organizations:

Dr. Bury is married to his wife Brittany and together they have a daughter named Blaire. When not at the office, Dr. Bury enjoys going on adventures with his family, reading, playing racquetball and hiking.

Dr. Mandy Nelson grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota. She completed her undergraduate degree in biology and pre-health professional studies as well as her dental school degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It has always been a dream of hers to become a dentist and work with her father, Dr. James Nelson, and she is excited to be back in Rapid City to practice with him. Dr. Mandy is committed to providing the best quality of care to her patients through the use of comfortable and advanced dental procedures. She uses compassion when it comes to her patients and strives to ease the dental phobia that some patients experience during dental visits. She wants everyone to feel proud of their smiles and enjoy a better experience at the dental office. Dr. Mandys goal is to show people that they do not need to be afraid of the dentist, and she has dedicated herself to achieving that result.

Dr. Mandy is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and has completed additional training in order to offer BOTOX, dermal fillers and PDO threads to her patients. Botulinum toxin is very effective in treating headaches and pain caused from TMJ disorders and teeth clenching. She took a special interest in this type of treatment after receiving it herself for migraines and bruxism. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the South Dakota Dental Association and the Black Hills Dental Society.

Dr. Mandy enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, who is a pilot in the Air Force, and their puppy, Vegas. Friends and family are everything to her. She also loves music, movies and fishing. Dr. Mandy looks forward to meeting all of you and is happy to welcome new patients to our practice.

Brittany earned her dental assisting diploma from Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska, and then took the Dental Assisting National Boards (DANB) to become nationally certified in dental assisting. While her husband finished dental school in Nebraska, she worked for a pediatric dental office and later assisted at a practice in rural South Dakota upon her husbands graduation. Brittany can be often found managing the day to day aspects of the office. She says her favorite part of dentistry is being able to be a part of creating a positive experience for all patients.

Brittany is married to her husband, Matt, and together they have a 5-year-old daughter named Blaire. When not at the office, Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching her daughter participate in gymnastics, playing racquetball with her husband and catching up on her Netflix shows.

Hannah earned a bachelors degree in marketing and a bachelors degree in business management from Northwestern University. She joined our team in 2019 and also volunteers as the chair of professional development for Elevate Rapid City. As our office manager, Hannah oversees the daily operations of our office, including growth planing and execution, marketing and insurance partnerships. She loves the relationships that we build with our patients, and she enjoys knowing that our patients are happy with us and feel comfortable referring their friends and family to us for their dental care. She is always looking for ways to use the talents of our team to improve our patients experience and ensure that Nelson & Bury Dentistry is a place where everyone is treated like family.

Penny joined our team in March 2013. Penny has completed many seminars and courses regarding dental, medical and management training, and she has more than 20 years of experience in the dental field. She loves being part of such a great team of professionals and enjoys helping patients whenever possible.

Penny was raised in Rapid City and married her high school sweetheart, Chuck, with whom she has a son and three grandsons. When not in our office she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoying the Black Hills and all it has to offer.

Brendy graduated with high honors from Western Dakota Tech with a medical secretary degree and has been working in the medical and business fields for over 20 years. Brendy joined our practice in 2018. She loves her co-workers and our wonderful patients, and she goes the extra mile to help every patient leave our office with a smile on their face.

Brendy was born and raised in Rapid City. She is a proud mother to two amazing children, Chance and Timarie. Chance and his wife, Stacey, live in Omaha and work helping the youth at Boys Town. Brendys greatest joy is being a grandma to their beautiful son, Miles. Timarie is a recent graduate of USD in Vermillion and is currently working on her masters degree. Brendy enjoys spending time with her family and with her four dogs, Toby, Roxy, Sky and Gracie, and her two cats, Genesis and Moustachio. She also loves playing board games, camping, gardening, doing crafts, going to plays, reading and sitting out by the fire on her deck.

Robin completed her associate degree in computer science in 2020, joining our team in May of that same year. She brings with her a cheerful attitude and great organizational skills, and she enjoys the friendly, positive and family-oriented atmosphere of our office.

Ashley obtained her dental hygiene degree in 2014 from Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas. Before becoming a hygienist, Ashley worked as an assistant at an orthodontic office. Ashley says she enjoys getting to know her patients and takes pride in providing patients with the proper tools in preventing oral disease.

Ashley moved to the area from Texas. She is married to her husband, Aaron, who serves in the Air Force, and they have two children named Jackson and Paisley. Ashley and her family love to travel with their camper and enjoy the outdoors.

Hannah attended the dental hygiene program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry for her training. She joined our team in July 2020 and enjoys how everyone at our practice is a team player and helps each other out. Hannah always greets our patients with a friendly smile and can be found helping out wherever she is needed.

Hannah is originally from Chadron, Nebraska, and is the youngest of three siblings. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking, trying new places to eat, watching movies, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Judy completed her training as a registered dental assistant in 1985 and joined our team in May 2018. She is a great team player and loves the teamwork, quality of dentistry, skill and bedside manner in our practice.

KaLynn graduated with her dental assisting diploma from Western Dakota Tech in 2008. She is most often found assisting Dr. Nelson chairside. KaLynn is known for her infectious laugh and outgoing personality. She says what she loves most about dentistry is being able to help patients become more confident with their smiles.

Kassie graduated from Ozark Technical Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate in dental assisting in October 2015. She joined our team in December 2019 and loves being part of a dental family that works well together. Kassie is a self-starter and a team player, and she always works to stay positive in every aspect of her life.

Paula graduated from Western Dakota Tech in 2018 with her dental assisting certification and joined our practice in April 2019. She loves working with our team and our amazing patients, and she often helps our patients to feel more at ease while receiving treatment.

Prior to entering the dental field, Paula worked as a graphic designer for print and websites. She and her husband, Travis, have two children, Merrik and Peyton, and three dogs. Her sons are Scouts, and scouting plays a big part in their family life. Paulas hobbies include fishing, camping and hiking.

Kelia joined our team in June of 2020. She graduated from Rapid City Christian School in 2019 and completed a dental assisting program at Western Dakota Tech in 2020. She loves getting to work with our patients and help them improve their dental health, as well as working closely with the dentists and hygienists to achieve the overall goal of making sure our patients have the best care anywhere.

Laura graduated from Western Career College in 1993 and earned an Associate of Science degree in 1996 from American River College. She worked as a registered dental assistant in California from 1993 to 2013 before moving to Minnesota in 2013 to be near family. In September 2020, she moved to South Dakota and joined our team, and she feels it is the best move she has ever made! South Dakota is a breath of fresh air for her, and the people of Rapid City are so welcoming, including the awesome dental team at Nelson & Bury Dentistry.

Laura loves the great atmosphere of our practice and how qualified and friendly all of her coworkers are. Laura brings clinical knowledge to the front desk with a light-hearted personality, and she enjoys making patients feel comfortable in stressful situations.

Pam joined our team in 2020 and loves the great, caring people she gets to work with! She appreciates how her team members take care of each other and treat everyone like family, and she is always ready to help our patients with her friendly disposition.

Ashley L. was previously a dental assistant as well as a dental receptionist. In 2019, she graduated from Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as a dental hygienist. She joined our team earlier this year and enjoys building relationships with patients and feeling like one big family in the office! She is attentive to the needs of her patients and strives to create a relaxing environment and ensure their comfort during treatment.

Cynthia joined our team in 2020 and is a very energetic worker! She feels that work is about building lifelong relationships with her patients and team, and she loves how well her team members work together to provide our patients with exceptional care.

Outside of the office, Cynthia is married with three wonderful children. She and her husband are both from Montana and are enjoying living in Rapid City. Cynthia loves watching her children's sporting activities and hiking with her family.