Autumn brings a wealth of experience and heart to our team. She proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 8 years. While serving she completed her degree for dental assisting and began her dental career as a dental assistant at the VA. She returned to school a few years later for dental hygiene and has over 15 years of experience as a dental hygienist. Autumn is known for her gentle touch and dedication to patient care. She spent more than a decade at Boynton Dental alongside Dr. Kamdar, Dr. Lebo, and Dr. Simon, building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues alike.
Outside the clinic, Autumn has been married to her husband Aaron for 20 years. Together, they have two wonderful kids—Hayden and Hannah—and their “favorite child,” a springerdoodle named Jasmine. In her free time, she loves reading, running, camping, and hiking anywhere the trails take her.
Katie has been a hygienist for 10+ years graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2015. Her favorite part about working in dentistry is building connections with her patients and helping them feel comfortable and at ease during their visits.
She loves seeing kids and looks forward to the “no school days” when her schedule is filled with families. Katie lives in the North Loop area of Minneapolis with her dog, Arlo. She enjoys walking with Arlo along the river & over the Stone Arch Bridge, reading fantasy novels, and trying new restaurants around the cities- her current favorite is Khaluna.
Kristin joins the Riverbend Family Dental Team as a licensed dental assistant with over 30 years of experience in the dental field. She loves helping patients feel comfortable and cared for during their dental visits.
Outside of work, Kristin and her husband, Scott, love to spend time with their blended family that includes 5 young adults: Haylie, Taylor, Sydney, Mason, and Reagan, and, of course the princess of the family, their dog, Naya (a boxer). Kristin also enjoys traveling with Scott, reading, working out at the gym, and recently learned how to play pickleball.
I’m often the first person you’ll see when you walk through the door. I love creating a welcoming environment for our patients. I bring hands-on experience as an unlicensed dental assistant for 3 ½ years. I am currently pursuing my education to become a licensed dental assistant with Herzing University.
Outside of the office I enjoy being with family and have an 11 year old daughter named Brooklynn. She is very active, and I enjoy coaching her sports. We have 2 young and feisty cats, Koco and Mufasa.
I am excited to provide excellent support to our patients and team every step of the way!
Karen brings over 30 years of dental experience to Riverbend Family Dental, having worked with general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and endodontists. She began her career as a dental assistant and later expanded her expertise to include dental insurance and claims management. For the past 20 years, she has worked with Drs. Lebo, Kamdar and Simon at the University of Minnesota, where her knowledge, attention to detail, and dedication to patient care made her an invaluable colleague.
One of the highlights of her career has been working with Dr. Kamdar, Dr. Lebo, Dr. Simon, and Autumn (“the best hygienist/human”). Karen feels lucky to be part of the Riverbend Family Dental team and has loved connecting with both long-time and new patients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Wayne, and two dogs.
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