Tessa is a Registered Dental Hygienist in lowa and South Dakota. She has been with The Dental Office since February 2015. Currently, she holds certifications in local anesthesia administration, nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation, and trained in both CPR and AED for the professional rescuer. Her career began with clinical rotations at the South Dakota Developmental Center, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, as well at the South Dakota State Penitentiary through her schooling at the University of South Dakota. She is a recipient of the Dr. Peter R Thraen

Service award upon graduation from the University of South Dakota. Tessa currently resides in Sheldon with her husband, Tim and their four kids, Ella, Emery, Quinn and Tatum. In her free time, she enjoys scrap booking, reading, movies, and time with family and friends.