Left to right behind Dr. Pooley: Tamara Emanuel RDH, Melissa Bulthuis RDA, Jessica Linde, and Hilary Pooley.
Jessica Linde
Office Manager
Jessica attended Minnesota State University, Mankato with a focus on Pre-Dental Hygiene and Community Health. Since June 2000 she has had dental office experience working as a dental assistant, receptionist, and continuing care coordinator.
Jessica graduated from St. Peter High School in 2000, and currently resides in North Mankato.
Tamara Emanuel, RDH
Dental Hygiene
Tamara received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry, in 1999. Tamara practiced in Minneapolis for six years before moving back to Mankato, her home town, in 2005.
Tamara has four years of experience as an Assistant and Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Minnesota State University, Mankato's Dental Hygiene Programs.
Tamara is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association.
Melissa Bulthuis, RDA
Dental Assistant
Melissa graduated in 2005 from South Central Technical College with an Associate's Degree in Dental Assisting. She completed an Internship in the Mankato area before joining us at River Valley Dental. Melissa is dedicated and continues to learn modern dentistry through continuing education classes in dental assisting.
Melissa is a member of the American Dental Assisting Association.
Hilary Pooley
Sales & Marketing
Hilary has been a long time resident of the Greater Mankato area. She was a graduate of Mankato West High School in 1996 then went to college at Mankato State University. She graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in business and marketing.
Hilary has been Sales and Marketing Manager for William Feder Homes for the past seven years and assists River Valley Dental with all aspects of practice promotion. She lives in Mankato and is married to Dr. Pooley.
They had their first child in early September 2006 (Noah William) and are expecting another in March 2008.