Dr. Colton Crane graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University with a Bachelors degree in accounting and minors in Economics, Agricultural Science, and Chemistry. He received his dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2005. In addition to his formal training, Dr. Crane is also involved with numerous organizations including Rotary Club, he was on the Central Wyoming College board of trustees for twelve years, and is now working to bring a Boys and Girls Club to Fremont County.
Dr. Crane understands the importance of giving back to the community and provides a Christmas Care Day each December where people can receive dental care at no charge to them and will be giving away a trip to Disneyland each year in conjunction with his puzzle.
Dr. Crane is committed to upholding the traditions of Rendezvous Dental while continuing to incorporate the best modern dental practice technologies. He has received further training in dental implantology, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and esthetic dentistry, including veneers.
Colton, a western native, enjoys the wonderful climate and outdoor activities of Wyoming. Some of his hobbies include basketball, travel, dining out, hunting, camping, and hiking. Most of all, Colton enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife, Susan, and their five children Jordan, Lindsay, Joe, Emma, and Chrissy.
Nicole has been in the dental field since 2009. She enjoys working at Rendezvous Dental because everyone is truly happy to come to work each day and the team strives to go above and beyond for their patients. As a Colorado native, Nicole enjoys everything the western summers have to offer: napping, hiking, camping and picnics. She enjoys spending most of her time with her son, Kaige and her sweet baby girl, Nylee.
Tasha has been in the dental field since late 2019. Her favorite part about working at Rendezvous Dental is seeing the patients smile and getting to be a part of their positive experience at the dental office. During her time away from work, she loves being with her family and traveling.
Kayla has worked in the medical field for 10 years and just joined the dental field in late 2020. She is attentive to patients needs and brings a professional yet friendly demeanor to our office. You will find that she is able to put our patients at ease and ensures a positive dental experience from beginning to end. Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Tarah is new to dentistry, but has been in the medical/pharmaceutical field for several years. She is excited to learn the dental trade and loves Rendezvous Dental for the forward thinking and taking the fear out of dentistry. She is also excited to have a part in creating an environment where people get excited about coming to the dentist, knowing they are surrounded by a team of professionals who truly care about them. Outside of work, Tarah loves spending time with her family, friends and pets; they are her favorite people. She loves everything outdoors, has several hobbies, and enjoys being together with loved ones in all that they do.
Nancy has been working in the dental field since 2010 and is proud to call Rendezvous Dental her professional home base. Her favorite part about working at Rendezvous Dental is the great team that she gets to work with every day. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. She enjoys everything the outdoors offer.
Jordyn is relatively new to the dental profession and she brings a welcoming demeanor and positive attitude to the office. Her priority is to create a great patient experience and enjoys getting to know each person individually. She finds the outdoors to be therapeutic, and goes kayaking as often as she can in the summer.She also enjoys expressing herself with art and spending time with her loved ones, particularly her daughter Alice and boyfriend Judah.
For Melonie, building relationships with patients, both professionally and personally, is what makes hermost proud. Working at RendezvousDental continues to rekindle herpassion for dentistry, always striving to be a better hygienist. She feels it isa privilege and honor to work with the best team and the best doctors in Riverton. In her time away from the office, Melonie enjoys serving on the 4-H leadership team that allows her to inspire the nextgeneration to love nature as much as she does.
MaryEllen is from Lansing, Michigan and graduated with her hygiene degree from Lansing Community College in 1991. She joined the Rendezvous Dental Team in January2017 and she enjoys that each person has the same desire to ensure the best optimal outcome for each and every patient. She loves getting to know her patients and making each one a friend. During her time away from the office, MaryEllen, her husband Joe, along with their 2 beloved Yellow Labs, Daisy and Molly,enjoy all the activities Wyoming provides. This includes fishing, hiking, and snowshoeing. However, nothing compares to being Grandma.
Marne, our newest hygienist, is no stranger to the dental world as she brings 29 years of experience to the office. She is passionate about her work and prides herself in a job well done. Her absolute favorite part of her job is making friends with her patients. With her great sense of humor and personality, Marne lights up the room. For fun, she enjoys being in her flower garden, cooking, and spending quality time with her children, parents, and pets.
Katie graduated from Central Wyoming College with an Associates Degree in Applied Science of Cosmetology. She began working at a salon after passing her boards. Katie enjoys the esthetic side of cosmetology and looks forward to pampering patients while they are at Rendezvous Dental. It is her responsibility to ensure patients are comfortable by offering paraffin hand wax and warm blankets, while in the dentist chair. In the spa, Katie offers facials, manicures, pedicures, and facial/underarm waxing. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending her summers at the lake with her kids and her winters are spent on the mountain, snowboarding.
