Dr. Casey Fines

: Dr. Fines was born and raised in Minot.  He pursued chemical engineering at University of Minnesota, where he was in the honors curriculum. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from University of Minnesota in 2003, where he was ranked fourteenth of eighty-six in his dental class.  While pursuing his dental degree, he held various leadership positions such as vice president of the local student dental association and volunteered at the Gospel Union Mission (a homeless shelter in St. Paul).

Dr. Fines practiced dentistry for several years in St. Cloud at Northway Dental, a private group practice.  He gained valuable experience working with six other general dentists and an orthodontist.  He is a recent graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute (www.misch.com).  He is ready to challenge the fellowship exam in the International Congress of Oral Implantology. To contact Dr. Fines via email: docfines@evergreensmiles.com

Dr. David Wells

: Dr. Wells was born in Manhattan, Kansas.  He attended Kansas State University where he received a degree in Biology.  He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in 1975 with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree.Dr. Wells has been a member of the American Dental Association since 1975 and he has served as president and vice-president of his District Dental Society.  He has been on the Board of Head Start as a member of the Health Advisory Committee.  He has also served on the DSC Board (dental component of Blue Cross / Blue Shield).  He is also a member in the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.

Dr. Neha Patel

: Dr. Neha Patel was born and raised in Ahmedabad, India. she attended Dental School in Ahmedabad where she received her Bachelor's of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) Degree. During her dental education, she ranked first in her class of fifty during 1st, 2nd, and final year. She moved to California in 1994, where she pursued her California dental license and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). She practiced dentistry as an associate with two private dental practices in Southern California (Greater Los Angeles area) until 1999, when she moved with her family to Fargo to become a proud resident of this culturally diverse yet small community. After moving to Fargo, she obtained her dental licenses in North Dakota and Minnesota and began serving people, who are in need of dental treatment but are unable to afford one, through her employment at Apple Tree Dental (a non-profit entity) in Hawley, Minnesota. Dr. Patel is currently pursuing a Post Graduate certification in Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry through University of Minnesota, which will enhance her ability to treat patients with esthetic needs. She is a member of various state and national dental societies and organizations in the United States and India. To reach Dr. Patel via email: sevacall@netscape.net

Mary

: Office Manager
Hometown: Aberdeen, SD.
Education / Experience: Office Manager with Evergreen Dental since 1999. Prior to that managed U.S. Title & Closing Services.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys spending time with family, grandchildren, most anything outside and spending time at their hunting lodge with her husband at Sand Lake Wildlife Refuge in S.D.

Kelly

: Treatment Coordinator / Certified Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant
Hometown: Washburn, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from NDSCS in 1998. Employed at Evergreen Dental since 2002.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys riding motorcycle, horses, F-M Redhawks, UND Sioux hockey, shopping, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Jessica

: Certified Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Hygienist
Hometown: Campbell, MN.
Education / Experience: Graduated from NDSCS in the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. Also has an Office Administration and Liberal Arts degree.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing, camping, going to the lakes and family trips.

Amanda

: Certified Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant
Hometown: Underwood, MN
Education / Experience: Graduated from Central Lakes College - Brainerd in 2001. Joined Evergreen Dental in July 2007.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys spending time with family, swimming and reading.

Alecia

: Certified Dental Assistant / Registered Dental Assistant / Receptionist
Hometown: Williston, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from Kaplan Institute in Indianapolis, IN in 2005. Joined Evergreen Dental in 2009.
Hobbies / Interests: Travel, movies, singing and playing with my dog.

Callie

: Registered Dental Hygenist
Hometown: Washburn, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from MSCTC - Moorhead with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2006. Graduated from MSU - Mankato with a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2008.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys spending time with friends and family, running, golfing and reading.

Celeste

: Registered Dental Hygenist
Hometown: York, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from NDSCS with an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. Joined Evergreen Dental in April 2008.
Hobbies / Interests: Tae Kwon Do, biking, any outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends.

Marilyn

: Registered Dental Hygenist
Hometown: Minot, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from ND State College of Science with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Worked in Dickinson, Minot and other Fargo offices before joining Evergreen Dental in Oct. 2008.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys reading, walking, crochet, camping, spending time with family and attending the grandchildren's activities.

Michelle

: Registered Dental Assistant / Receptionist
Hometown: Reile's Acres, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from the Dental Assisting program, MSCTC - Moorhead. Eighteen years experience before joining Evergreen Dental in April 2008.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, riding bike, four wheeling, outdoor activites, movies and family trips.

Sarah

: Registered Dental Assistant
Hometown: Harwood, ND
Education / Experience: Graduated from MSCTC - Moorhead from the Dental Assisting program in 1999. Eight years experience at Agassiz Dental before joining Evergreen Dental in April 2008.
Hobbies / Interests: Enjoys spending time with family, going to the lakes, waterskiing, kayaking, swimming, scrapbooking, reading and movies.