Meet the Team Behind Your Smile
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Friendly Faces Meet Exceptional Care
At Hoversten & Kuyper DDS, great dentistry starts with great people. From the front desk to the treatment chair, our team is here to make every visit feel comfortable, caring, and easy. We take pride not just in our clinical skills, but in the connections we build with our patients. Get to know the friendly faces who help keep our community smiling—one person at a time.
Our Staff
Dentist
Dr. Quinn Hoversten
Dr. Quinn Hoversten attending Iowa-Falls High School; graduating class of 2003. Then he studied at the University of Iowa undergrad 2003-2006, graduate from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2010. Dr. Quinn was born and raised in Iowa Falls, after attending college in Iowa City he moved back in July 2010 and joined Dr. Paul Hoversten and Dr. Michael Colwell’s practice. In 2007, Dr. Quinn married Kaitlyn (Moore) Hoversten. They have four kids, Finley, Kellen, Griffin, Merritt. Dr. Quinn enjoys fishing, golf, watching movies and video games. Also, spending time with his large family on both sides and lots of cousins!
Dentist
Dr. Kenneth Kuyper
Kenneth attended Iowa State University with a B.S. Chemical Engineering, graduated 2019 and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry with his DDS in 2023. Dr. Kenny started at Hoversten Kuyper Dentistry in August 2023. Kenny is married to his wife, Kenzie and they have 1 daughter, Valley along with one dog Mosley and two cats, Chance and Roo. Kenny and his wife love spending time outdoors – going on walks, attending events in the area and traveling when possible. When indoors they are usually spending time with their daughter and pets, watching TV and movies.
Office Manager
Teresa
Teresa attended Ellsworth Community College for 1 year and graduated from Iowa Falls High School. Teresa has been employed by Hoversten Kuyper Dentistry since September 2018. Teresa and her husband have 1 grown son. She enjoys living along the Iowa River, boating and spending time with friends. As a family they love to travel, their favorite vacations include beaches in Florida and trips to Wisconsin Dells and co-parenting a fur baby named Charlie. And of course, shopping with friends.
Registered Dental Assistant
Farah
Farah graduated from MCC for Dental Assisting. Farah has been with our office since March 1st, 2024. Farah has been married to her husband, Shannon for 24 years. They have two children, Austin and Adam along with one fur baby, Toby. Farah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, shopping, spending time at home, boating, taking Toby for walks, and working in her garden.
Registered Dental Assistant
Ellie
Ellie is the newest member to our team, she started July 1st, 2025. Ellie has one son, Rhett. In her free time, she enjoys being with family, going on walks and shopping!
Registered Dental Assistant
Taran
Taran attended Kirkwood Community College where she received her Administrative Assistant degree and Registered Dental Assistant degree. Taran has been an employee at Hoversten & Kuyper Dentistry since 2010 and in the dental field since 2007. Taran is married to her husband, Trevor since 2016 and they have a daughter, Tenley and a son, Talen. In her free time, she enjoys doing anything outside, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lisa
Lisa first attended Marshalltown Community College for dental assistant then to future her education she attended Hawkeye Community College for an AAS in Dental Hygiene. Lisa started working as a dental assistant for Dr. Colwell and Hoversten in 1985, then as a Dental hygienist from 2003-til present. She is married and has 2 married children and 4 grandchildren so far. Lisa enjoys travelling, read and spend time with family and friends. She also enjoys working in the dental field, meeting people and making lasting friendships and helping them achieve a great smile!
Registered Dental Assistant/ Front Desk
Breezy
Breezy studied Dental Assisting at Kirkwood. Breezy started at Hoversten Kuyper Dentistry in September of 2024. Breezy is married to her husband, Chandler. They have two kids, Keston and Sutton and two dogs Bennett and Ollie. She enjoys spending time with family, going to the lake, reading, and baking, when she has time.
Front Desk
Deb
Deb started at Hoversten Kuyper Dentistry in May 2018. Deb is married to her husband Mitch. They have two grown kids a son Zach, and daughter in law, Haley and daughter Madi. They also have a new grandson Oliver (Ollie). Deb enjoys camping, thrifting, baking, traveling with family, cheering on the Hawkeyes, Minnesota Vikings and the Indiana Fever.
Front Desk
Chelsea
Chelsea attending Iowa Falls Alden High school. Chelsea started at Hoversten Kuyper Dentistry in April of 2023. Chelsea is married to her husband Josh, they have two kids, Jude who is 16 and Lainey who is 14. She also has three fur babies Chewy – 8, Finley – 6, Kylo -- 2. Chelsea enjoys spending time with family boating, swimming, she loves having movie nights and game nights with her family. She also enjoys watching her kids play sports.
Insurance/ Billing
Mariah
Mariah starting at our office March of 2022 at the front desk and started doing insurance in February of 2024. Mariah is married to her husband, Brendan. They have one daughter, Kinsley with 2nd baby coming January 2026 along with one large pup named, Oakley. She enjoys spending time with family, camping, being outside and baking.