Get to know the Tailwind team!

Brenda came to our practice in 1997 and has been in the dental field since 1987. She helps families with scheduling, coordinates treatment plans with parents, and assists at the hospital and in the office.

Cynthia assists Dr. Stephens with preventive care and procedures. She loves working with children, especially helping them to be calm and comfortable.

Heather has worked in the dental field since 2000 and joined Tailwind in 2014. She supports patients and families with scheduling appointments and anesthesia cases. Occasionally, you may find her cleaning your child’s teeth as well!

Kim loves children! She has been working in the dental field for nearly 30 years. Her role at Tailwind allows her to interact with both parents and their children.

Nichole joined our practice in 2009. Her focus is preventive care and assisting with procedures. Her favorite part of dental assisting is hearing the children’s creative stories and witnessing a child who is nervous end up having a great time!

Tammy has been with our practice since 2002 and has been in the dental field since 1990. She has experience with all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including assisting with procedures, placing fillings, and preventive care.

Sarah loves working as part of the Tailwind team to create a truly special experience for our patients. She assists patients by scheduling appointments, coordinating insurance, setting up general anesthesia cases, managing our social media presence, and always looking for ways to customize our care.

Becky has been with our office on and off since 2002 when she graduated from Saint Cloud Technical College with her AAS degree in Dental Assisting. Her cheerful attitude and friendly smile do wonders to help our patients overcome their fears about dental visits.

Kim is a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with experience working in oral surgery before joining the Tailwind team. With a friendly demeanor and gentle hands, Kim’s goal is to make every child’s dental visit a fun and happy experience.

Bobbie is a dedicated Dental Assistant who graduated from Herzing University in 2023. She enjoys helping children feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits, creating a positive and welcoming experience for every patient.

Caitie loves to build trust with the children that she works with. She loves to show children that they can do things they never thought that they could do and help build a positive and fearless experience at the dentist.

Makayla is a 2024 graduate of South-Central College in North Mankato, MN, originally from Osceola, WI. Makayla loves working with kids and is passionate about creating comfortable and positive experiences.

Stacey is a dental assistant who brings energy, warmth, and a touch of fun to every appointment.

Brenna is an amazing dental assistant who has always loved working with children.