Drs. Berg & Kelly & Team
Dr. Stephanie Berg Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Dr. Berg completed undergraduate training as a biologist (BSBio) at Luther College. She then completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Berg has surgical interests, already placing a number of implants and is working towards advanced procedures such as bone grafting.
Dr. Berg has been a long time patient of the practice - ask to see our picture of her when she was a 5 year old - often described as "cute." Interestingly, she told us in middle school she was going to be a dentist - never wavering from that goal! Sadly, Dr. Berg has an interest in softball (a non-sport as compared to soccer).
Dr. Berg and her husband have two young children (one of each), so now she's also a mom.
Dr. Brandon Kelly Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Dr. Kelly was born and raised in Mankato, MN, where he grew up with three sisters. He did his fair share of playing sports and passing off chores to his younger sisters. For his education Dr. Kelly completed his undergraduate degree at University of Minnesota Duluth in 2005 and then went on to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he graduated in 2009. Dr. Kelly has made Rochester his home for the past decade plus. For fun in his spare time Dr. Kelly likes hunting and fishing, especially fishing. To get Dr. Kelly talking just chat with him about muskie fishing and you will be talking for hours about weather, lures and the position of the moon. He also likes to spend time with his wife, Emily, their daughters, and their dogs.
Ellen Office Manager
I have been the office manager for 15 years, after being a sales rep for over a decade with Russell Stover Candies (There is some irony to be found there). I grew up in the Chicago area and received my BA in Sociology and Fine Arts at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. I have been married to my husband for 26+ years and have two adult daughters. When not at the office, you can find me on our hobby farm practicing creative cussing while attempting to tame the overwhelming weeds.
Ruth Hygienist
Ruth is our long time registered dental hygienist. Ruth is originally from Eugene, OR but moved to Byron, MN some 30 years ago when she married her husband Paul. They have 4 kids, 3 of which are University of Minnesota graduates, two with DDS degrees. Go Gophers! Ruth has been a hygienist for over three decades. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys reading, traveling, going to concerts, tending to her flowers. She will never pass up an invitation for coffee or a fun night out. Ruth loves chatting with her patients about their oral health but also loves forming connections with them as she gets to see them several times a year.
Ana Hygienist
Yet another hygienist is Ana. She has her degree from RCTC and hails from St. Charles. With over a decade of dental experience we do have an experienced crew. Now with a couple younsters, she is also a busy mom. We think she is OK, as her oldest son is very interested in soccer (still time to get her youngest son involved).
Danielle Hygienist
Finally, there's Dani. I'm a proud dental hygienist who found her passion while in school - although I'll admit I didn't exactly know what I was getting into. I also graduated from RCTC (in 2017) and fell in love with the field. With three youngsters, and living NE of Rochester a bit, she is beyond busy. Her husband used to play adult soccer, so there's lot's of hope here for future soccer players!
Marisol Assistant
California born and raised, Minnesota has been home for over a decade. Married, with three kids and a Labradoodle. In the dental field for ten years and counting, love my job!
Hobbies/Interests:
- Crocheting (extremely passionate about it! any kind of hat for anyone )
- Flower gardening
- Antique shopping
- Concerts/plays/musicals
- Reading
- Netflix
- Working out at the gym
- Trying new recipes
- DIY novice (love wood work)
- Collect novelty socks & Christmas wood nutcrackers
- Chocolate!
Madi Assistant
I've joined the dark side, leaving an active Oral Surgery practice to come to general dentistry (there's a lot more 'action', and still some oral surgery). In between finishing classes at RCTC (a future BA degree), I'm always up for friends and family activity, or, any adventure. Madi listed an extensive background, but, like other Minnesota fish stories, we're wondering?