Meet Our Team
Our friendly team is excited to meet you! We love welcoming patients of all ages to Lifetime Dental and are dedicated to helping you achieve excellent oral health and enjoy a beautiful smile for a lifetime. We invite you to call our office today to schedule a consultation with our experienced dentists, Dr. Roberta Ekman and Dr. Paul Dusek, and learn more about our dental services in Grafton and Park River, North Dakota.
Kelsy
PATIENT COORDINATOR
Kelsy joined the Lifetime Dental team in early 2022 as a patient coordinator and is a delight to have in the office. She attended Northland Community and Technical College and graduated in 2021 with a medical office specialist degree. She enjoys her coworkers and getting to know our patients.
She lives on a farm in Grafton, North Dakota, with many animals including her golden retriever sidekick, Raelyn, cats, chickens, and pigs. When not in the office, she likes to ride her bike, read, walk and be outdoors.
Marissa
PATIENT COORDINATOR
Marissa joined our team in early 2022 as a patient coordinator and is one of the first smiles you see when you walk in the door! Marissa’s favorite part about being a Lifetime Dental team member is interacting with patients and her coworkers.
Marissa is originally from Fargo, North Dakota, and lives in her husband’s hometown of St. Thomas, North Dakota, with their three kids, two dogs, and a cat! In her spare time, Marissa enjoys reading, cooking new recipes, going to the lake, and spending time with her family.
Shannon
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Shannon rejoined our team in 2021 as a dental hygienist and is adored by her patients. Shannon went to Minnesota State Community and Technical College and graduated in 1997 from the dental hygiene program.
Shannon lives on a farm near St. Thomas, North Dakota, with her husband and many dogs! When Shannon is not here with her patients, she enjoys going to the lake, spending time with her family, and making tiktoks of her dogs.
Amy
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Amy joined our team in September 2001 and became DANB certified in 2006. She loves the family feeling of our office and continually works to increase her knowledge and advance her education in order to help our practice grow and better serve our patients.
Amy has four children and three grandchildren. Outside the office, she loves DIY projects and creating things with her grandkids.
Miranda
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Miranda is a registered dental assistant and joined the Lifetime Dental team in 2021. She went to school at NDSCS for dental assisting and is a wonderful presence here in the office. Miranda loves helping patients achieve their dream smile!
Miranda grew up in Drayton, North Dakota, and now lives here in Grafton, North Dakota. When she is not helping her patients here in the office, she enjoys shopping and watching Netflix.
Candy
FRONT DESK & DENTAL ASSISTANT
Candy achieved her dental assisting certification from Moorhead Technical College in 1997. She joined the Lifetime Dental family in 2017 and loves being with her patients and co-workers at the office. In addition to assisting the doctors, Candy also helps keep our schedule filled and running smoothly.
Candy is married and has two grandsons and another grandchild on the way! She can most often be found spending time with her grandchildren, outdoors, at the lake, or with horses and dogs.
Marsha
FRONT OFFICE & DENTAL ASSISTANT
Marsha attended Northwest Technical College for her dental assisting certification, graduating in 2000. She joined the Lifetime Dental team in 2019 and is diligent in ensuring that insurance is submitted accurately and in assisting the doctors when needed. She loves our patients and her co-workers and enjoys being part of an office that uses state-of-the-art technology.
Marsha has been married for over 25 years and has two children. Outside the office, she enjoys walking, kayaking, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her family.
Isabel
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Isabel graduated from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in 1993 and joined the Lifetime Dental team in June 2020. She is grateful to her parents who pushed her to pursue her career. Isabel loves learning the details of each patient’s treatments and getting to interact with them while providing their care.
Isabel and her husband, Everardo, have a son, Brandon, and a granddaughter, Nalia. In her spare time, Isabel loves to study photography, sew, and enjoy time with her granddaughter.
Janice
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Janice joined our team in the spring of 2021 and is a very hands-on, dive-in learner. She is a hard worker with a can-do attitude and loves meeting all the patients who come through our door.
When she is not at the office, Janice enjoys farming, doing yard work, and spending time in her barn with her animals.