Our Team
Education. Experience. Knowledge. Intellectual horsepower. But none of these serve as an adequate predictor as to why some dental practices succeed and others don’t. Listening well is what we think makes the difference. Our philosophy is to listen actively to each and every patient with objectivity and accuracy. In our practice, this is the Standard of Care.
Our supportive team personifies a strong ethical philosophy, a commitment to the golden rule, and an old-fashioned blue-collar work ethic, all of which keep us focused on doing what’s right. Simply put, our team is full of people who you want to be around. Even as we continue to grow, the goal remains the same as it was on day one in 2012: Do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.
OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Steven Neville
Steven Neville graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School in 2003, Grand View University in 2007, and University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2011. He started Bondurant Family Dentistry in 2012 in the old Legacy Bank building on the corner of Grant and 2nd Street.
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Dr. Matthew Whipple
Matt is a Des Moines native, who grew up in Windsor Heights, IA. After graduating high school from Dowling Catholic, he attended the University of Iowa for his B.S, and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he received his D.D.S. Matt currently resides in Ankeny with his wife Madison.
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Dr. Sheldon Stender
Sheldon was proudly born and raised in Elkader Iowa, graduating from high school in 2010. After receiving a B.S. from the University of Iowa, he then attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he received his D.D.S. in 2020. As an avid Hawkeye fan, he is excited to practice dentistry at Bondurant Family Dentistry. He is eager to meet and become a part of the Bondurant community.
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OUR TEAM
Mickella
- Dental Assistant
Mickella graduated from Hawkeye Community College in 2019 with her associates degree in dental assisting. She is currently working on becoming an expanded functions dental assistant.
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Cara
- Hygienist
Cara went to DMACC in Ankeny for Dental Hygiene and has been with Bondurant Family Dentistry since May 2017. Cara loves getting to know her patients and wants to help them feel comfortable visiting the dentist.
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Shelby
- Hygienist
Shelby is one of our dental hygienists here at Bondurant Family Dentistry. Before being a dental hygienist, Shelby was a dental assistant. Her favorite part about being a dental hygienist is working one-on-one with patients and educating each patient on their oral health.
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Emily
- Hygienist
Emily is a registered dental hygienist from Grimes, IA. She graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Hawkeye Community College in May of 2019. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her friends, family, and miniature wiener dog Louie.
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Megan
- Dental Assistant
Megan went to Vatterott college and got her associates degree in dental assisting and is currently working on becoming an expanded function dental assistant.
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Blake
- Dental Assistant
Blake is from Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Mount Mercy University in May of 2022 with his bachelor’s degree in Biology.
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Treyton
- Dental Assistant
Treyton is a registered expanded functions dental assistant and graduated from Indian Hills Community College in 2019. Treyton grew up in Unionville, Missouri.
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Abby
- Dental Assistant
Abby is from Kiron, Iowa. She is currently on the waitlist to get into the Dental Hygiene program at DMACC. Abby enjoys meeting all the new faces, and growing in the dental field with the best work family.
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Julianna
- Dental Assistant
Julianna is a registered dental assistant. She attended DMACC dental assistant program in 2020. Julianna’s loves to help patients gain confidence in their smiles and feel comfortable while doing so.
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Joan
- Front Desk
Joan previously worked at a children’s dental office as an assistant. Now, after 32 years with a finance company, she is excited to be back in the dental world. You can find her working part-time at the front desk.
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Emily
- Front Desk
Emily grew up in Indianola, ia and then went to college in Ames where she received her associates degree. She is currently a front desk receptionist and loves meeting all of our patients who walk through our door.
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Kristina
- Hygienist
Kristina is originally from Fort Dodge IA and has lived in the Des Moines area since 2011. She went to Iowa Central Community College where she graduated with an Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
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Emily
- Dental Assistant
Emily went to Marshalltown College to receive her associates degree in dental assisting. Emily enjoys soccer, bargain shopping and horseback riding. She is the youngest of 3 and her favorite cereal is Marshmallow Mateys.
Brianna
- Front Desk
Brianna grew up in Ankeny, Iowa. She is currently working at the front desk while on the Dental Hygiene waitlist at DMACC. She looks forward to meeting you! Brianna enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting, and being outdoors. Her favorite candy is reeses peanut butter cups.