Lori
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lori has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for more than twenty years, and Lori joined our team in 2006. She did her training and earned her RDH degree from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
- Years of Experience: 20+ years
- Joined our office in 2006
- School/Training: RDH Degree, DMACC
Favorite things to do in her Free-time:
In her free time, Lori loves spending time with her family. She has four grandchildren that she adores! She enjoys walking her two dogs with her daughter. She also loves hitting the bike trails with her friends. She is a wonderful care giver to both her friends and family.
Lori’s Passion for dentistry stems from her love of going to work every day as it makes her smile.
“I have been in dentistry for a good part of my life. I enjoy my job and I love getting to know our patients. I love our team here at McDonald Family Dentistry – we are like family!” ~ Lori
Jenny
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jenny has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for more than thirteen years, and she recently joined our team in 2021. She did her training and earned both her Liberal Arts A.A. degree and her A.S. RDH degree from Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).
- Years of Experience: 20+ years
- Joined our office in 2021
- School/Training: AA & RDH Degree, DMACC
Favorite things to do in her free-time:
In her free time, Jenny loves hanging out and spending time with her family. She also enjoys writing, singing, and playing the guitar, and in the summertime, you might find her swimming and soaking up the rays at the pool. She also loves exercising, and as a wife and mother of two school-aged children, she keeps busy enjoying time spent with her active family.
Jenny’s passion for dentistry stems from her love of providing thorough and quality care to ensure a clean and healthy smile for all of our patients at McDonald Family Dentistry.
‘I like the small-town feel of McDonald Family Dentistry within a bigger city environment. From the warm and cozy entry welcome to the friendly team of employees and the high-quality work they do.” ~ Jenny
Alexa
Registered Dental Hygienist
- Years of Experience: 5 years
- Joined our office in 2023
- School/Training: RDH Degree, DMACC
Favorite things to do in her free-time:
- Loves to watch sports, especially the University of Iowa Hawkeyes
- Loves to go to concerts
- Outdoorsy and enjoys spending time outside on lakes and rivers
- Enjoys spending time with friends and family
- Exercise enthusiast and enjoys working out
Alexa’s Passion for Dentistry & what she likes about working at McDonald Family Dentistry:
Alexa really likes making connections with her patients!
“I love the team aspect here at McDonald Family Dentistry and I enjoy coming to work every day and love the people I work with!” ~ Alexa
Monica
Front Office Patient Care Coordinator & Insurance Specialist
- Years of Experience: 19
- Joined our office in 2012
- School/Training:
- Scott Community College (Business)
- Las Vegas Institute – Neuromuscular Dentistry & Sleep Dentistry
- Expanded Functions in Dental Assisting (EFDA)
Favorite things to do in her free-time:
- Loves spending time traveling with her husband, John, and their two young children
- Photography
- Singing
- Cheering on the Green Bay Packers!
Monica’s Passion for Dentistry & what she likes about working at McDonald Family Dentistry:
Monica enjoys giving our patients the best possible care & customer service. She always greets patients with a smile.
“I really enjoy getting to know all of our fabulous families here at McDonald Family Dentistry!” ~ Monica
Regan
Registered Dental Assistant
- Years of Experience: 7
- Joined our office in 2015
- School/Training: AA Nursing, DMACC
Favorite things to do in her free-time:
- Spends time with her husband and young daughter
- Trying out new restaurants with friends
- Huge sports fan! Really loves the Iowa State Cyclones and the Minnesota Vikings
- Any outdoor excursions – as long as it’s warm outside!
Regan’s Passion for Dentistry & what she likes about working at McDonald Family Dentistry:
Regan really loves the teaching moments the field of family dentistry offers; no matter what the age of the patient, there is always an opportunity to share knowledge about optimal oral health & hygiene.
Regan enjoys working with her friends – and sees them as friends, not just her co-workers.
“We are a family unit here at McDonald Family Dentistry!” ~ Regan
Regan
Registered Dental Assistant
- Joined our office in 2020
- School/Training: AA Applied Sciences & RDA, DMACC
Favorite things to do in her free-time:
- Spends time with her two daughters & family
- Loves to go to concerts
- Photography
- Heading to the lake & camping
- Crafting and making “funky flatware”
- Huge Iowa State Cyclones fan!
Lori’s Passion for Dentistry & what she likes about working at McDonald Family Dentistry:
Lori really loves teeth and happy smiles!
“I love dental assisting and being with patients! I enjoy meeting new people and I enjoy forming relationships with both patients and the team here at McDonald Family Dentistry! I really enjoy working at this office because Dr. Chris is so gentle and caring and he provides excellent dental care to his patients! Our team works together to ensure that everyone who walks through our front door has an awesome experience in a safe and happy environment!” ~ Lori
Ann
Part-Time Office Manager
Ann is Dr. McDonald’s wife, and she enjoys working at the office a few days each week as the part-time practice manager. She has thoroughly enjoyed helping Dr. McDonald establish and build his vision of McDonald Family Dentistry in the wonderful community of Urbandale, IA, since its start more than twenty years ago, in August 2004.
Ann takes pride in being able to help create a comfortable environment that makes patients feel like they’re a special part of the practice. Her special touches help patients feel as welcome as guests in their home.