Meet Our Team
Autumn Licensed and Certified Dental Assistant
Autumn graduated from RCTC in May 2022 and then joined our team the same year! She loves the variety of procedures our office provides, and the chance to get to know her patients over time. Autumn’s hobbies include being outdoors, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and family and friends.
Amanda Receptionist
Amanda started working with our team in 2018. Before that, she was a corporate travel agent for ten years. Amanda loves being part of a team that truly cares about each patient, and enjoys building relationships with them. Outside of the office, she likes baking, shopping, and being with her family.
Barb Dental Assistant
Barb joined our team in 2001, and graduated from the Rochester Community and Technical College with a degree in dental assisting in 1988. She loves the variety, and how each day is so different. She appreciates getting to know her patients and their unique personalities. When not in the office, Barb enjoys camping and spending time with her family.
Camille Financial Coordinator
Camille earned her Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Management before joining our team in 2016. Camille loves working in such a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere filled with great coworkers. To her and the rest of the team, patients feel like family. Camille is also a fan of all Minnesota sports, and her hobbies include gardening, traveling, hiking, and biking.
Favorite Quote: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.”
Emily Dental Hygienist
Emily joined our team in 2004 and graduated the same year! She loves helping her patients keep their teeth for a lifetime, and getting to know them and their interests and families. Emily is fluent in Spanish and German, too!
Favorite Quote: “’Smile’” is the International language.”
Gail Dental Hygienist
Gail is a Dental Hygienist and always looks forward to visiting with her patients, learning all about them and their adventures. Her hobbies include painting, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. She also looks forward to traveling on the weekends.
Hattie Rover
Hattie joined our team in 2023 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2021. She loves being immersed in the field of dentistry, learning new things every day, and getting to work with an amazing team of people. Hattie looks forward to seeing the impact of doctors, hygienists, assistants, and admin have on improving our patients’ oral health! Her hobbies include hanging with her friends and family, watching sports, slow pitch, softball, golf, and rollerblading.
Karen Dental Scheduler
Karen joined our team in 1993, and received her degree as a Medical Assistant from Rochester Community and Technical College in 1980. Karen loves being around her patients and helping others, and feeling their appreciation for the services her team provides. When not in the office, Karen likes gardening and biking.
Favorite Quote: “Your day will go the way the corners of your mouth turn.”
Katie Dental Hygienist
Katie joined our team in 2002 after receiving her Associate Degree from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2001. Katie loves building relationships with her patients! When not in the office, Katie enjoys crafting, DIY projects, and attending her son’s hockey games.
Kim Dental Assistant
Kim is a Licensed Dental Assistant who joined our team in 2008. She graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College the same year. She loves the chance to help people enjoy healthier smiles. When not in the office, she loves to go camping.
Lisa Dental Hygienist
Lisa has been with our team since 1988 and graduated with her Associate of Science from the University of Minnesota – Duluth in 1986. She loves her co-workers and educating her patients, helping them feel good about their smiles. Over the years, her patients have become like family! Lisa’s hobbies include biking, crocheting, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She always looks forward to visiting Duluth and the North Shore to watch Minnesota sports. Lisa is also an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.
Favorite Quote: “Promise me you’ll always remember that you’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and more loved than you know.”
Mary Ann Licensed and Certified Dental Assistant
Mary Ann joined our team in 2023 and graduated with a degree in Dental Assisting from Hennepin Tech in Brooklyn Park in 2014. She loves the variety of working in our office, and helping patients feel comfortable during their appointments and confident in their smiles. Mary Ann looks forward to getting to know her patients over time! Outside of the office, Mary Ann enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and her four dogs, grilling, camping, and hosting parties for friends and family.
Favorite Quote: “The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.”
Robin Licensed and Certified Dental Assistant
Robin loves her job because she gets to work with great people every single day. She makes sure her patients are happy and comfortable, and that our doctors have everything they need to provide patients with the quality of care they deserve. Robin’s free time is happily spent on her pontoon boat with her family and friends.
Sharon Licensed Dental Assistant
Sharon joined our team in 2021, and graduated from the Rochester Community and Technical College in 1986. She loves the variety that dental assisting offers, and enjoys getting to know her patients, educating them and making their dental visits comfortable. When outside of the office, Sharon likes cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. She is also an avid Twins and Vikings fan!
Favorite Quote: “You’re never fully dressed without a smile.”
Shelley Dental Assistant
Shelley graduated from Lakeland Dental Academy in 1996 and joined our team in 2008. Shelley is considered the “rover” in the office, because she is flexible and takes on multiple duties, including front desk duties, lab work, sterilization, and dental assisting. Shelley loves how varied her patients are and enjoys learning all about them. Her hobbies include anything and everything to do with the outdoors.
Favorite Quote: “Life in balance.”
Tana Dental Hygienist
Tana joined our team in 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Michigan State University Mankato. Tana enjoys learning all about the lives, occupations, and hobbies of her patients. She loves that every day is different, with every patient bringing unique gifts to share. Her hobbies include gardening, raising chickens, sewing, teaching her boys to enjoy the simple things in life, and living an old-fashioned lifestyle.
Favorite Quote: “Every day we have a choice – we can see the light/joy or we can focus on the darkness.”
Tonya Dental Hygienist
Tonya attended the Rochester Technical School for Dental Hygiene, and joined our team in 1995. She loves her co-workers and takes pride in providing quality dental care. She looks forward to getting to know her patients and meeting their dental needs. When not in the office, Tonya enjoys watching her kids show livestock, camping, and traveling.
Favorite Quote: “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”
Rachel Registered Dental Hygienist
Rachel joined our practice in 2022. She has her Associates of Arts and Sciences from the University of South Dakota as well as her Associates of Applied Sciences from RCTC. While attending, she received the Colgate Star student award. She loves being able to educate patients and help them maintain happy healthy smiles. She also enjoys the enriching conversations she has with them. When she isn’t at work, Rachel loves bowling, spending time with her fiance and dog, and doing anything outdoors.
Favorite Quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams”
Autumn Licensed and Certified Dental Assistant
Autumn joined our practice in 2022 after graduating from RCTC. She loves the variety of procedures she gets to do every day and appreciates how nice everyone is. She likes being able to help our patients and get to know them over time. When not in the office, Autumn enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She loves going to see her husband race, fishing, being outdoors, and walking her dogs.
Favorite Quote: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
Aubree Front Desk
Aubree joined our team in 2022 after graduating from Riverland. She enjoys working with such a welcoming staff and getting to see patients’ smiles. When she isn’t at work, Aubree loves crafting and getting good family time in.
Victoria Certified Dental Assistant
Victoria joined our practice in 2023, and graduated from Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC with her Associate of Applied Science in 2015. She completed her studies with the Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program in 2023. Victoria loves that every day is different and enjoys working with a team that treats each other and their patients as family. She looks forward to getting to know her patients and ensuring they have a relaxing time at the office.
Outside of the office, Victoria likes DIYing, biking, disc golfing, working out, and speeding time with her four children and attending their games.
Favorite Quote: “Anything is possible if you just believe!”
About Our Austin, MN Dental Office!
Located in Austin, MN, the Potach and Mitchell Dental Clinic doctors and staff dedicate themselves to delivering quality dental treatment to every patient and their families. To schedule an appointment, call the Potach and Mitchell Dental Clinic at (507) 437-6312.
