All professionals at Valders Dental Associates maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

  • Dr.
    Laura Guevara

    Dr. Laura Guevara is a native of Mexico, she moved to the U.S. in 1982 due to her parent’s job transfer. She became a citizen in 1992. She graduated from Appleton East High, UW-Oshkosh with a Biology/Chemistry major and obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1993.

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  • Dr.
    Sara Grady

    bio coming soon 

  • Carrie T.
    Office Manager / Financial coordinator

    Carrie has been in the dental field since 2001. She enjoys helping patients and getting to know them. 

    Carrie enjoys spening time with her husband, their dog, family and friends. She likes to be outdoors and enjoys visits to northern Wisconsin. 

  • Melanie G.
    Patient Coordinator/Dental Assistant

    Bio coming soon

  • Abbey Z.
    Patient Coordinator

    Born and raised in rural Valders, Abbey has a bachelors degree in Professional Communication from UW-Stevens Point and has been in the dental field since 2016. 

    In her free time, Abbey enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and their two sons. Her favorite hobbies are deer and pheasant hunting, and eventing competitions with her horses. 

  • Jenny L.
    Lead Dental Assistant/Patient Coordinator

    Jenny is a graduate of the Dental Assisting Program at  Lakeshore College and has been with our team since 2001. Previously, she had privileges at Holy Family Medical Center and has enjoyed volunteering in the Dental Clinic at Lakeshore College. 

     When not at work Jenny likes to spend time with her husband and their two children. She also enjoys being outside, especially gardening and snowmobiling.

  • Ashley G.
    Dental Assistant

    Bio coming soon

  • Abby S.
    Dental Assistant

    bio coming soon 

  • Ann P.
    Dental Hygienist

    Ann earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in 1997 and has been providing compassionate, high-quality care ever since. She loves being part of a team that works closely together to support one another and make every patient feel valued - never just a number. Ann takes pride in getting to know each patient personally and helping them achieve the care that's best for their individual needs.

     Ann still calls her hometown of Two Rivers home. She and her husband Mike raised their three children - Madelyn, Isaiah, and Aubrey - there. In her free time, Ann enjoys traveling, spending time at their cabin in Dunbar and doing anything that brings her family together. 

  • Taylor S.
    Hygienist

    Taylor is a Valders native whose passion for dentistry began in 2014. She joined our team in 2018 as a dental assistant and went on to further her education, earning an associate degree in Dental Hygiene from NWTC in 2020. in 2023, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Marian University. 

    In addition to her work in the office, Taylor shares her knowledge and experience as an instructor in the Dental Program at Lakeshore College. She takes pride in helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles and enjoys building strong, lasting relationships with them.  

    Outside of work, Taylor loves spending time with her husband, son, dog, family, and friends. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and exploring new places, and loves all four of Wisconsin's beautiful seasons. 

  • Tiffany T.
    Dental Hygienist

    Tiffany earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Fox Valley Technical College in 2018. She started working at Valders Dental Associates, S.C. in 2024. 

    When not at work, Tiffany likes spending time with her husband and two children restoring their old house and going to car shows. She also enjoys hiking and camping.

  • Kaitlyn B.
    Youth Apprentice Intern

    Bio coming soon

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-3:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

See what our patients have to say about us!

  • "Both my wife and I have had excellent service. We often schedule back to back appointments and have been able to reschedule a couple times with no problems. We come all the way from Appleton we are so satisfied."
    Steve B.
  • "I feel so lucky to have such a great business for dental work so close to home. From our first phone call to the actual appointments it was so pleasant. It was my sons first dentist appointment and he did great. It was all thanks to the staff. They let me sit with him, they went out of their way to make conversation with him. Rene was great! She addresses the concerns I had with knowledge while also being realistic. Taylor did my eleven year old daughters as was just as informative and great. The staff here is great, I definitely recommend."
    Erica F.