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Your child's comfort is our priority!
We invite you to participate in your child's appointments for a reassuring, collaborative dental visit.
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Dr. Conner and his team are passionate and experienced when it comes to working with children. We have undergone additional training and have many years of experience working exclusively with kids. We are committed to making the dental experience fun for everyone who walks through our doors- parents and kids alike! It is our goal to tailor your experience to your needs, so if there is ever anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please let us know!
While growing up in a small town in Nebraska, Dr. Conner Christensen developed a strong work ethic by lending a hand on the family farm. He always enjoyed working with his hands and knew he wanted to work in a field that would allow him to help people, specifically children. He enjoys getting the opportunity to love others through pediatric dentistry. Dr. Conner feels very blessed to have the skills he has developed and is rewarded by the relationships he has developed along his journey.
Dr. Conner loves sports and even played basketball while completing his bachelor's degree in biology at Doane University in Crete, NE. He then continued on to the University of Nebraska Medical Center where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. He completed additional specialty training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Children's Hospital in pediatric dentistry. He knew pediatric dentistry was the perfect niche for him because he wanted to be able to provide compassionate care and help young patients develop positive experiences in the dental office. Dr. Conner meets patients and families where they are at, and they work together to accomplish the goals and needs of the patient. His vision for ABC Pediatric Dentistry is to be able to provide the highest quality of dental care in an approachable, friendly environment.
Dr. Conner lives in Sioux Falls with his wife Molly, and their children, Dean and Dottie. He enjoys outdoor recreation; hunting with his golden retriever, Red; and cheering on the Nebraska Huskers.
Dr. Conner finds joy in giving back by donating his time and specialty skill set to many dental charities in the community, including Give Kids a Smile Day, Sioux Empire Smiles, Falls Community Health, and Nebraska Mission of Mercy.
Dr. Conner is looking forward to meeting you and caring for your little one’s smile.
Affiliations:
•Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
•American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
•American Dental Association
•Nebraska Dental Association
•Nebraska Pediatric Dental Society
•South Dakota Dental Association
•Medical team at Avera Hospital, Sanford Hospital, and Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital.
Dr. Allie Koth grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She attended Lincoln High School where she competed at the varsity level in tennis, gymnastics, and track & field. It was in high school that Dr. Allie fell in love with science courses and learned she prefers to work with children of all ages. She held jobs as a camp counselor, dance/gymnastics instructor, and nanny throughout high school and college.
Dr. Allie then moved to Fargo, ND where she attended North Dakota State University to compete in NCAA Division I Track & Field for the Bison as a long and triple jumper. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in Business Administration. Then, Dr. Allie continued on to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, NE where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, graduating with High Distinction and was Inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. She then went on to further her training and specialized in the field of pediatric dentistry through UNMC Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Ne. Dr. Allie loves what she gets to do each day and can’t wait to give back to the community that raised her!
Dr. Allie is excited to be back in her hometown with her husband, Landon, two-year-old daughter, Finley and miniature dachshund, Charlie.
As a family they love to be outdoors and hope to visit as many National Parks as possible.
Fun Facts about Dr. Allie:
Favorite Disney Movie: Encanto
Favorite National Park: Glacier
Favorite Color: Lavender
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Dr. Kalee Abu-Ghazaleh grew up moving all across the country as part of a military family. They planted roots in Sioux Falls in 1995 as both of her parents grew up here. She attended Lincoln High School and the University of South Dakota (Go Yotes!) while she held jobs as a preschool teacher and a lifeguard. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from USD in 2011. She worked as a dental hygienist in Sioux Falls for 7 years and served her community through organizations such as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), St. Francis Dental Mission, Sioux Falls VA Medical Center, Dakota Smile Mobile, Give Kids a Smile, and Remote Area Medical Clinics. During this time, she was inspired to pursue further education and become a dentist, motivated by her goal to offer more extensive dental services to those in need of care.
Dr. Kalee moved to Minneapolis, MN, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota. During her time in dental school she received awards/scholarships for leadership, community service, technical skill, and patient care. She graduated with Highest Distinction, and completed fellowship training in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Kalee has always loved working with children, so she went on to further her training and specialized in the field of pediatric dentistry through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the #1 ranked children’s hospital in the US. There she served as chief resident and had the honor of getting to know and care for thousands of children and their families from all over the world.
Dr. Kalee is so excited to finally be back in Sioux Falls with her husband, Andrew, and springer spaniel puppy, Birdie. They love camping, exploring the great outdoors, cooking, and giving back to the community through service. Dr. Kalee can’t wait to meet you and your family and work together to create fun and positive experiences at the dentist for your child.
Andrea grew up in Parker, SD. She joined the ABC team in 2015 after getting to know Dr. A through watching her son, Tanner. She has always had an interest in dentistry from watching her dad repair dental equipment. Andrea is grateful to have the opportunity to continue her love of dentistry in such a fun pediatric office! Andrea loves spending time with her husband, Travis, their daughter Everley, and her friends and family.
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Brooke grew up in Marion SD. Brooke has been in the Pediatric Dental world for 13 years! Her favorite part about being in the pediatric dental field is seeing a child who is fearful of the dental environment to leaving with a smile on their face and excited to come back to see us. When she is not at ABC, she is spending time with her husband Chris and their kids, Conner, Aiden and Emery.
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Before joining the ABC team, Akicia grew up in Mandan, ND. She was drawn to ABC Pediatric Dentistry thanks to Dr. A’s vision of providing kid-friendly dental care in a compassionate work environment. Akicia loves spending time with her husband, Blake, their kids Marlowe and Wells, their Yorkie, Louie, and her friends and family.
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Allyson has been apart of the ABC team since 2015. She has loved getting to know the families and is very passionate about pediatric dentistry. Allyson grew up in the Midwest and enjoys spending time her with husband, Lucas, and going on adventures with their two dogs.
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Dr. Laura Aeschlimann, the founder of ABC Pediatric Dentistry, was a kind, caring, benevolent mother, wife, and dental practitioner. She was passionate about helping kids and their families smile by providing nurturing, compassionate dentistry. We hope to honor her legacy by continuing to care for our community in all the ways we can.
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