Meet Our Team

Our professionals have the highest levels of accreditation and provide the best care to our patients. You’ll feel comfortable and welcome at our office from the moment you arrive.

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Ann

Dental Hygienist

Ann is starting her 38th year as a full time dental hygienist. Born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa she graduated from the University of Iowa in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. Ann moved to Illinois after graduation and practiced dental hygiene in both a private general practice as well as a periodontal specialty setting. In 2001 Ann moved back to Iowa City to be closer to home and joined the family atmosphere at River City Dental Care. For the past 20+ years she has cultivated long standing relationships with many patients treating their dental needs and helping them achieve their dental goals. When she is not working you will likely find her at an Iowa sporting event especially during basketball season. She has had women’s basketball season tickets with her twin sister for the past 20 years and loves cheering on the Hawkeyes.

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Jaime

Dental Hygienist

Jaime has been a Registered Dental Hygienist with River City Dental Care since 2017. She graduated Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL with an A.A.S in Dental Hygiene in 2015. One of her most favorite aspects of the job is getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable in the dental chair. She wants every patient to know that they are valued and will receive the highest quality of care while at River City.  Jaime likes to place an emphasis on patient education by recommending new methods and products that can be used to improve her patient’s oral health.  In her free time, Jaime likes to spend it with her husband, daughter, and pets. Some of her other interests include all things Disney, horseback riding, reading, and photography.

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Kaylah

Dental Hygienist

Kaylah grew up in Peoria, IL, and graduated from Illinois Central College with an A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene in 2018. She and her husband moved to Iowa City shortly afterward and have loved the area and its sense of community. With seven years of experience, Kaylah began working at River City Dental Care in July 2025. Connecting with and helping others through quality care and education has been her favorite part of the job.

Kaylah does her very best to make patients feel comfortable, calm, and cared for. She has two nephews and a niece in Peoria and visits her family often. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, going on long walks, and spending time with her husband and their dog, a beagle-basset mix named Ripley.

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Stephanie

Dental Hygienist

Stephanie joined the River City Dental Care family in January 2026.  Since graduating from Dental Hygiene at Hawkeye Community College in 2001, Stephanie has focused on making the dental chair a welcoming place for everyone for nearly 25 years. Originally from Mt. Vernon, she lives in Marion and has practiced in the Cedar Rapids/ Marion area for many years before bringing her warm smile to our office. When she isn’t with patients, Stephanie is likely planning her next travel adventure, working on a DIY project, gardening, or enjoying a quiet moment with a book. She loves spending quality time with her family and is the proud mom of 3 kids all currently in college.