Dr. Scott Hansen is originally from Albert City, Iowa. He attended Iowa State University and graduated with distinction in 1999, with a B.S. in Agricultural Business. After graduating, he worked for John Deere Company in College Station, Texas as a Territory After Market Manager. In 2002 he was accepted into the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. While there, he received two Deans Leadership Awards and the Jaime Sharp Scholarship. He led the Dental Explorers Club for high school students interested in dentistry and also participated in a dental mission trip to Costa Rica. In 2006 he attained his DDS degree. Before opening Central Park Dentistry in Charles City in 2008 Dr. Hansen worked at Waterloo Dental Associates. Dr. Hansen is a member of the Iowa Dental Association and American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, North Iowa Dental Seminars, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Outside of the dental clinic, Dr. Hansen is an avid fan of the Iowa State Cyclones, along with all collegiate sports. He likes to try his hand at any sport, including; basketball, golf, running, and biking. Scott married his wife, Jeanne, in 2000. They met while both attending Iowa State University. Jeanne has an elementary teaching degree and an art/design degree. She taught fifth grade for three years and is currently able to stay at home to care for their four children.
Dr. Michael Hemming received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, and began working alongside Dr. Hansen in 2017. He is BLS certified, and is a member of North Iowa Dental Seminars. Dr. Hemming earned theDr. Ronald E. Lofgren Scholarship and received the Research Achievement Award from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.Dr. Hemmings passion is building lasting relationships with all patients, restoring their oral health and transforming their smiles along the way. He loves that each patient is unique, making every day a new and exciting experience.
Jane graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 1992, and has been a part of our team since 2008. In addition to being a registered dental hygienist, Jane is also certified in local anesthesia, and is a member of the local chapter of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA).
Jane loves working with great coworkers and having the opportunity to further dental knowledge. Shes skilled at making patients feel comfortable and enjoys witnessing them enjoy their pretty new smiles. She also loves learning about patients and their families from personal stories. Besides being an RDH, Jane also enjoys fishing, hunting, motorcycling, and golfing.
Michelle graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2004, and became a part of the Central Park Dentistry team in 2008 as a registered dental assistant with expanded functions. Michelle loves working with an awesome team, where everyone is like a close family, and is quick to point out that we have the best patients. She loves getting to know them and their families, as well as taking time to make patients feel more comfortable.
Before joining our practice in 2014, Dawn graduated from NIACC with an Office Associate Degree. She exclaims that her co-workers are the best shes ever worked with, and loves the rewarding, challenging variety of the job. Dawn also enjoys meeting new patients and personalities, easing their fears, and seeing their appreciation after each visit.
After graduating from Hawkeye Community College, Julie joined the Central Park Dentistry team in 2014. As a dental assistant certified in expanded functions, Julie enjoys working with her coworkers so much that coming to the office is easy. Her gift is in helping patients stay comfortable in the office and giving them a bright, confident smile.
Amy received her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree in 2007 from Hawkeye Community College. In 2013, she started working part-time at Central Park Dentistry, and then joined our team full-time in 2015. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, she is also certified in CPR and X-ray technology.
Amy loves that each patient is unique, and enjoys seeing them improve their overall health by maintaining healthy, beautiful smiles. She has a talent for helping fearful patients feel more calm and relaxed by helping them overcome their fears.
Wendy graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2002 and became a part of our team in 2008. She loves the awesome people and patients she works with, and helping them achieve excellent oral health while getting to know them personally. In her downtime, Wendy enjoys gardening, fishing, and spending time with her family.
Amanda graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2006 and begantemping with our office in 2015. As a Registered Dental Assistant, she is also specially certified in expanded functions. She enjoys working with such wonderful co-workers and meeting new people. She particularly loves cosmetic cases and seeing peoples joy in smiling again. Amanda especially loves treating children, as well as listening to our older patients share stories of their childhood.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys volunteering as a board member of Up with Families and a member of Dravet.org, which raises awareness and funds for familiesdealing with Dravet syndrome. She also enjoys spending time at the lake and river with her family and watching ISU football games in the fall.
Tamie graduated with her Associate of Applied Science Degree in 2000, and joined our practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2017. She is also licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation, and is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association.
Tamie loves the co-workers and patients she interacts with every day. She enjoys helping them achieve the smile theyve always wanted, and loves teaching them as much as she loves learning from them. In her free time, Tamie volunteers at SNAP and New Hamptons Animal Shelter, and enjoys going with her kids to their activities, farming, and amateur photography.