Meet the Dental Staff at Park Center Dental Care
As a family dental office, Park Center Dental Care is proud to provide patients throughout Minnehaha County and Lincoln County with a whole new level of dental care. When you enter our office, you will immediately feel relaxed and at home. We have friendly faces that greet you, dentists who care about your dental health, and a facility with the most up-to-date technology to provide you with the highest quality of family and cosmetic dental care possible.
Our Dentists
Dr. Ehlers
Dr. Jason Ehlers was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD and graduated from Washington High School. He attended the University of South Dakota where he earned his Bachelor of Science in biology. He went on to attend the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry where he obtained his D.D.S. degree in 2001. Upon graduation, he returned to South Dakota and practiced dentistry in Dell Rapids and Flandreau before joining the practice of Dr. H.C. Peterson, Jr. and Dr. Lori Larsen Melemseter in 2009. In October of 2010, Dr. Ehlers along with Dr. Larsen Melemseter purchased the practice from Dr. Peterson. Dr. Ehlers is an active member of the South Dakota Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the Southeastern District Dental Society. He is an active member of the Siouxland Dental and Implant Study Club and is a volunteer for the Dental Lifeline Network in South Dakota.
Our Hygienists
Kim
Kim grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School. She attended the University of South Dakota, graduating with her degree in Dental Hygiene and is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband, grown children, and grandchildren.
Heidi
Heidi is from Parkston, South Dakota. She received her Associates and Bachelor of Science degrees in Dental Hygiene from the University of South Dakota. She is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Heidi is passionate about the dental field and loves improving her patient’s smiles. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. Heidi is married and has three children.
Crystal
Crystal is originally from Brandon, SD, and completed her Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of South Dakota. She loves getting to know each one of her patients by instituting dental care for their individual needs. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. Outside of work, Crystal loves being outdoors, going to the lake, bicycling and hiking. Crystal is married and has two children.
Courtney
Courtney is originally from Belvidere, IL. She attended Des Moines Area Community College, graduating with her degree in Dental Hygiene. She is licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, traveling, boating, fishing and hunting.
Our Dental Assistants
Stacia
Stacia grew up on a farm near Alvord, Iowa and graduated from West Lyon High School. She later attended Lake Area Tech for Dental Assisting. She’s married and has two daughters. Outside of work Stacia enjoys being outdoors, camping, boating, golfing and spending time with her family and friends.
Erin
Erin is originally from Shreveport, LA. She moved to Madison, SD with her parents and brother in 2001 from Northeast Georgia. She graduated from Habersham Central High School in Mt. Airy, GA and furthered her education at Southeast Technical Institute for her Dental Assisting certification here in Sioux Falls. Erin enjoys golfing, bowling, travel and spending time with her family and friends.
Kennady
Kennady is originally from Huron, SD. After graduating high school, she attended Lake Area Technical Institute. She received her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate in 2020. Kennady did her clinical rotation with us and has been with us ever since. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with her puppy.
Front Desk Staff
Karen
Karen Kiger has lived most of her life in South East South Dakota. She graduated from Chester Area High School; has a diploma from GVAVTI, and an AA Degree in Business Admin. From USF. She’s worked in Optical and Orthodontic customer service for over thirty years. Karen and her husband have 2 grown sons, one lives in Sioux Falls and one is in the USAF. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with friends and family.