Working as your partner, each of our general dentists in Watertown is committed to creating an environment where you feel comfortable talking about your individual needs and asking any questions you have.

Dr. Darin earned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry after attending Augustana College. His postgraduate education includes training at the Kois Center as well as the rigorous requirements to achieve Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Darin has achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and is one of only two Diplomates in the State of South Dakota. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Clayton is originally from Milbank, South Dakota. He attended Dakota State University in Madison, SD for his undergraduate education and earned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Clayton underwent extensive continuing education hours with a focus on contemporary, esthetic, and implant dentistry.

Dr. Clayton also has training in radiology and has received his Standard Laser Certification Status from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr. Clayton has also completed the Kois Centers I and II courses on comprehensive treatment planning and risk assessment.

Working at Watertown Dental Care has been a tremendous blessing. Our family of patients are absolutely fantastic, and our team includes some of the most talented, passionate, caring, and highly trained dental professionals in the area.'

Lindsey is our dedicated practice administrator who works hard for our patients, practice, and team. She has always been drawn to careers of service and loves serving our family of patients to ensure a great experience each and every time they visit. Lindsey has a big heart, and that carries over into everything she does here at the practice, making sure that everyone feels welcome and cared for.

I have always wanted to help people, which initially drove me to the medical field. These last years spent in dentistry have provided me an opportunity to grow and meet some really wonderful families! Our patients are absolutely wonderful I always look forward to their visits!

Ashley is our fun, happy, insurance go-between! She also may be one of the first voices you hear or faces you see when calling or stopping in to our practice, and we are proud and blessed to be able to call her WDC Family since 2012. Ashleys background is medical. She worked in a local clinic for a few years prior to transitioning to our office, and her cross-training has been an asset to our team.

Ashley, her husband Bob, and their adorable son are originally from the Florence and Revillo, SD areas. They enjoy traveling, music, and movies. Ashley looks forward to helping maximize your insurance while she works hard to ensure your claims settle efficiently and fairly!

Chellsy is our kind, warm, and compassionate scheduling coordinator. She will be one of the first voices you hear or faces you see when calling or stopping in at our practice. We were blessed to welcome her to the WDC Family in 2014. Chellsy loves being able to help patients with their dental health from their very first visit, through treatment procedures and follow-up prevention visits. She enjoys helping patients achieve and maintain the smiles they want AND restful, healthy sleep with Dr. Bachs sleep apnea and snoring treatment. She loves the atmosphere and feels WDC is a great place to work.

I love everything about dentistry, especially when a patient leaves feeling more confident than they did before! I knew I wanted to be in the dental field as early as middle school, while experiencing orthodontics. I was fascinated by how much something as simple as straightening a smile could change someones confidence and self-esteem, I just knew I had to be a part of that!

Kellie joined the WDC Family in 2017. Her bright, charming, and sweet disposition has been a perfect complement to our team. Kellie might be one of the most recent additions to our team, but it didnt take long for her to realize this was where she wanted to call home. She adds, I love working for Watertown Dental Care because everyone treats everyone like family! Kellie is originally from Clear Lake, SD.

My name is Brittany. I grew up in Webster SD and relocated to Watertown in 2018 and decided to go back to school for Dental Assisting. I have always wanted to do something meaningful with my life and I enjoy meeting new people. When I moved to Watertown I began working full time while going to school online. I love people and value the conversations with each of my patients, getting to know them and treating them like family. We want everyone to feel welcome and well cared for at Watertown Dental Care.

During my last semester of school, I got a chance to do my second round of clinicals with Watertown Dental Care, I absolutely loved the office on my very first day there. The team members were so informative and helpful. I also found the way everything was so organized very satisfying. Whenever I had a question I could ask any team member and they were quick to help. The doctors are absolutely wonderful, they do such an amazing job at making sure I understand why they are doing things a certain way and they also make sure to let the patients know what they are doing and keep them updated on the process as they are doing it. They are so supportive of their team and their patients. I love coming to work every day, it has felt like a little family since the first day I stepped foot into the office! Some of my hobbies are; spending time with my little family. My boyfriend Blake and my daughter Rylynn and son Braxton and I enjoy spending our weekends at the race track. Blake races dirt track, late models, I am currently working on getting back into racing. We love being outdoors as much as possible! I also enjoy hunting and fishing near my parent's family farm. Family is everything.

My husband Trey and I live in Watertown. We enjoy staying busy by being outdoors, playing sports, and spending time with our family and friends whenever possible. I am originally from Castlewood. Went to University of South Dakota for a Bachelor's in Dental Hygiene and a minor in Business Administration. I have always wanted to work in health care, which lead me to a career in dental hygiene. It is a rewarding job to work with multiple patients a day on improving and maintaining their oral health and also getting to know them throughout the process.

Karlee is one of our dental-loving, enthusiastic, big-hearted dental assistants, and we are proud and blessed to have been able to call her WDC Family since 2018. Karlee knew she wanted to join the field of dentistry because she loves helping people and felt dentistry was a great way to do this. In middle school and high school, she was very self-conscious about her smile. But after completing orthodontic treatment, she remembers feeling excited and happy and more self-confident!

I knew that dentistry was the career for me in my first year of college, but my love of teeth started in high school when I was in orthodontic treatment myself. Learning about the process as a patient, I became inspired by the impact a confident, beautiful smile could make. I love helping others achieve their smile goals!

Brittney is one of our wonderful, caring, and kind dental assistants. Her passion for dentistry, patient care, and Watertown Dental Care has brought her to us not once, but twice, and we are so blessed to welcome her back to our WDC Family!

Brittney chose Watertown Dental Care (again!) after deciding to be a stay-at-home mom with her first child for a little over a year. The decision to leave WDC wasnt easy but she was grateful for that first year at home and found that she has been able to achieve a balance between the two. She loves the variety at Watertown Dental Care and that it isnt just a place to work its her second family and she wouldnt want to work anywhere else!

Britney is one of our kind, talented and caring dental hygienists, and we are proud and blessed to have been able to call her WDC Family since 2013. Britney always knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. Particularly loving smiles and teeth, she made her dream a realization when she graduated from the University of South Dakota in 2008. She feels Watertown Dental Care is her perfect match because of our fun-loving, professional team and our Christian roots.

I love that I can help people in many aspects whether it is by providing a professional cleaning or helping decide on their best treatment option. Dentistry is always evolving and becoming more efficient! I love learning new things and dentistry definitely allows me to do that with ever-evolving technology and techniques!

Megan is one of our enthusiastic, innovative, uplifting dental hygienists. We welcomed her enthusiastically to our WDC Family in 2012. Megan knew a career in dentistry was for her after having great childhood dental experiences. She loved going to the dentist and wants to help others see the positive side of dentistry as well!

Megan realized she found a home to practice her passion for dentistry at Watertown Dental Care. She is a perfect fit for our team and adds to the friendly atmosphere. You can tell that she enjoys being at work her patients arent just patients to her, theyre extended family.

Melissa has known since elementary school that she wanted to pursue a career in the dental field and in grade six looked up what a dental hygienist does. It was then that she knew that being a dental hygienist was definitely what she wanted to do. She has a great appreciation for all of the positive changes that dentistry can make in a persons life. Like all of us at WDC, Melissa truly believes that everyone deserves to be completely confident and happy with their smile. It is important to her that she takes the time to connect with everyone under her care as she does her best to create an exceptional experience.

Brooklyn is a Dental Assistant here at Watertown Dental Care. She is originally from Canton, SD, and graduated from STI. She loves to fish, hunt with her puppy Ellie, shop, and spend time with her friends and family. She knew she wanted to work in the dental field after spending lots of time in the dental chair herself! Working at Watertown Dental Care has been a great experience because she states, 'everyone here is family! We all work toward helping people, making their experiences comfortable and enjoyable, and getting to see the confidence a great smile can bring!'

Our Dental Assistant, Hannah, developed her passion for dentistry at a young age and never looked back! She chose dentistry because she wants to make a difference in the lives of others by making their day just a little bit brighter or helping them feel more confident about their beautiful smile. Born and raised on a farm near South Shore, South Dakota; Hannah loves camping, online shopping, sports and spending time with her family, friends and adorable doggos! Hannah states that she feels grateful to the team and doctors at WDC for helping her continue her learning in this profession (joining the team after graduating from Lake Area Technical College). Ive noticed how they take time out of their busy schedules to help me and show me the ropesit shows me that I made a great choice to start my career.

Dr. Darin volunteers in our community with Give Kids a Smile and Dentistry from the Heart, as well as with various church activities. He and his wife, Dr. Hally, have three beautiful children, and in his free time, he enjoys playing and coaching basketball, traveling, exercising, and being active with his family.

Lindsey is our dedicated practice administrator who works hard for our patients, practice, and team. She has always been drawn to careers of service and loves serving our family of patients to ensure a great experience each and every time they visit. Lindsey has a big heart and that carries over into everything she does here at the practice, making sure that everyone feels welcome and cared for.

My name is Brittany. I grew up in Webster SD and relocated to Watertown in 2018 and decided to go back to school for Dental Assisting. I have always wanted to do something meaningful with my life and I enjoy meeting new people. When I moved to Watertown I began working full time while going to school online. I love people and value the conversations with each of my patients, getting to know them and treating them like family. We want everyone to feel welcome and well cared for at Watertown Dental Care .