Hiawatha Family Dentistry
Creating Beautiful Smiles

Meet the Team

 

Joni

Joni is our receptionist. She is married to Patrick and has three children, two grandchildren and three dogs.  Joni enjoys preparing family meals, spending time at the lake and shopping for shoes. 

 

Katie Geisendorf:

Katie is a Registered Dental Hygienist, and also the receptionist. She earned her Bachelor's Degree of Science in dental hygiene in 2005, from the University of Missouri of Kansas City. She earned her Associate of Science from Highland Community College. Katie enjoys spending time with her family and shopping.

 
 

Jessica: 

Jessica is a Registered Dental Hygienist.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree of Science in dental hygiene from the University of Missouri of Kansas City and an Associate of Science from Highland Community College. She and her husband, Neil, have two daughters, Lauren and Reese.  Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

 
 

Susan: 

Susan is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She attended Creighton University and earned her Bachelor's Degree of Science in dental hygiene from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. Susan enjoys fishing and hunting (when the weather is nice) with her husband, Brad and their dog, Husker.

 
 

Katie M.:

Katie (Kate) is a Registered Dental Hygienist.  She earned her Associate's degree in dental hygiene from Johnson County Community College in 2017 and her Bachelor's degree at Kansas State University in 2015.  Kate enjoys reading, cooking, and entertaining friends and family.  

 

Lisa:

Lisa is a dental assistant.  She graduated from Kansas City College of Medical and Dental Assistants.  She started working in this office in 1986.  Lisa was born, raised and currently resides in Everest, KS and is a Horton High Alumni.  She is married to David.  She has three children and one granddaughter.  Lisa enjoys reading, spending time with her family and being outdoors.


Melisa (Mel)

Mel has been a dental assistant for more than 20 years! She is married to Chris, and she has a son Kyle who lives in Ohio. She enjoys being outdoors, traveling, hiking, and biking.  She also works part time as a waitress.