Bemidji Dental Clinic has been serving the Bemidji area for over 30 years. Dr. David Schram, Dr. Blake Smith, and their team are committed to delivering quality dental care for patients and are continuously going above and beyond in furthering their education and staying on top of the most modern breakthroughs in the dental field. Bemidji Dental Clinic is proud to be one of only 8% of dental practices in the world with both Cerec and Cone Beam Technology, offering patients expanded and more efficient care!
I attended Northwest Technical College in Bemidji for Dental Assisting graduating in 2008 as an LDA. I worked as a Dental Assistant for ten years five of those were spent at Bemidji Dental Clinic before accepting the position as Office Manager. I enjoy the challenges in dentistry and working for Bemidji Dental Clinic, who prides itself on keeping up with the latest technology. I live northwest of Bemidji with my husband, Joe, and son, Forrest, and enjoy gardening, canning, fishing, hunting, sewing and spending lots of time with close family and friends.
I began my dental career as a dental assistant, receiving my dental assisting education from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead and furthered my dental knowledge with a dental hygiene degree through Lake Superior College in Duluth. After completing dental hygiene, I continued with my education at the University of Minnesota, receiving my bachelors in dental hygiene. I have been practicing preventative care at Bemidji Dental Clinic for 5 years and have been in the dental field for 12. I grew up in Fosston, Minnesota and have lived all around beautiful Minnesota. My husband and I live near Bemidji with our two little boys, Mack and Jett, and our pets, Proud Mary and Seger. When not at the dental office, I love to spend my time with my family and in the great outdoors hiking, fishing, gardening and riding motorcycle.
I graduated in 2000 from Augsburg College with a BA degree in Music Performance and later went on to graduate with my BS degree in Dental Hygiene from Argosy University in 2009. I continue to share my love of music with others, teaching piano, vocal, and oboe lessons. I am an active member of St. Philips Church of Bemidji and donate my time cantoring at mass. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three daughters. I have a wide range of interests and am always open to new adventures, having participated in several half marathons and mud runs, loves reading and being outdoors. What I find most rewarding about my career as a dental hygienist is helping my patients receive the best possible healthcare and improving their beautiful smiles.
I graduated as a Dental Assistant from North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton in 2009 and then worked for 3 years as an assistant, ending up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After getting married, I attended Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, earning an A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene in 2014. Our family was excited to move back to the midwest. I have worked at Bemidji Dental Clinic both full and part time since 2016. My husband, Benjamin, and I have three beautiful children, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Maisy, as well as one dog, Kosmo. The best thing about being a Dental Hygienist is educating the public about oral health and eliminating patients fears by offering them safe and trusted professionals in regards to their oral health and how it connects with their overall health.
Arianna grew up in Nevis, Minnesota and discovered her joy in working with others first through helping to raise her four younger siblings and later through church and college activities. In her free time, she enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family. Arianna graduated in May of 2020 from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and is now looking forward to joining the team at Bemidji Dental Clinic.
I am a longtime Bemidji resident, graduating from Bemidji High School in 1985. I attended Northwest Technical College and graduated with my dental assistant license in 1989. The majority of my career I have worked at Bemidji Dental Clinic with Dr. David Schram providing top notch dental care. My husband, Roy, and I have 2 children who are adults now, and we are lucky enough that both still live in Bemidji! I enjoy spending time with my family, creating in my craft room and snuggling my Golden Retriever.
I am a RFCLDA (Restorative Functions Certified Licensed Dental Assistant). I grew up on a farm north of Blackduck and went to Blackduck School, graduating in 2003. I then went to Dental Assisting School at Northwest Technical School and graduated in 2005. I started working at Bemidji Dental Clinic right after doing my internship in St Cloud. I have loved working for Dr. Schram. In 2012, I went to the U of M to complete the Restorative Functions Course. I love the variety of assisting with crowns, implants, root canals, and extractions, as well as lab work: staining and glazing Cerec crowns and making appliances. I am married to my wonderful husband Brandon, and we have 2 children! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, snuggling with my little guys, playing games, and watching my husband race four-wheelers and teaching our little guys to ride.
I grew up in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. My husband and I moved to Bemidji in 2011, and shortly after, I began my training at Northwest Technical College to become a dental assistant. I have been a dental assistant since 2012, all of which have been spent at Bemidji Dental Clinic. During my time here, I have had the opportunity to get additional training in the use of Cerec technology, dental ceramics, and phlebotomy. In my time away from work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. We enjoy hobbies together such as hunting, fishing, and gardening.
I grew up near Fargo, North Dakota and became a Dental Assistant in 2010. I joined the Bemidji Dental Clinic team in the spring of 2021!I enjoy helping our patients feel comfortable and providing great dental care.One of my favorite dental procedures to assist with is using our state of the art Cerec system that provides same day crowns.I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, friends and especially our sweet fur baby, Fritz. Some of my hobbies are hiking, exercising and crafting.
I was born and raised in Bemidji and love doing the many things our area has to offer: boating, four wheeling, ice fishing and spending time with family! My favorite activity is spending time with my two kids, Kennedy (11) and Kash (10). Their activities keep me very busy! I joined the Bemidji Dental Clinic team in the fall of 2018, and I enjoy helping and getting to know our patients every time they come in to see us!
I was excited to join the Bemidji Dental Clinic Team in the Fall of 2018, as I found passionate individuals all sharing the same goal: to serve individuals providing the best possible dental care while taking advantage of the modern technology which is transforming the dental field and care available. I admire the work that these professionals provide, along with all of the time and dedication they put into bettering themselves. I have been a graphic designer since 1989 and love crafting. My family and faith are my number one passions. I am proud to be wife to David, mom to Benjamin and Cassandra, mother-in-law to Matthew, and Grandma to Wrenleigh and Tilleigha! We also have a cat named Sasha and 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: Drake and Lucy.