Dr. Bobbi likes to keep life simple. She cares for her family, which includes three children, works at Camp Smile, and water skis on Lake Minnetonka whenever possible.
“I’ve been slaloming since I was 5 years old; it’s one of my favorite things to do,” Dr. Bobbi says. “You have to keep yourself in good shape, and I want to do it forever.”
Dr. Bobbi isn’t kidding.
“I want to be able to water ski when I’m an old grandma!” she says. “Wouldn’t that be cool?”
Dr. Bobbi enjoys the physical challenge of the sport, which requires full body strength and plenty of balance. But she also appreciates the beauty of the sport, especially at dusk.
“The water looks like glass,” she says, “and it feels like you’re just walking on it. It’s pretty awesome.”
She also uses the word awesome to describe her family, both at home and at work.
Known for her colorful frames and frequent singing and dancing outbursts, Dr. Bobbi is a bundle of positive energy for her patients and teammates at Camp Smile.
“I love my job, if you can call it that, because I have the BEST patients and team that keep me smiling, singing, and laughing all day,” she says.
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What are some of your hobbies? Hiking, singing, strength training, boating with the family. I love to read, if I can get away on vacation long enough to do that. I also love to play ball; I throw a mean spiral!
What superpower do you wish you had? A “magical smile” that when shared, would protect all kiddos in the office and keep them care-free, childlike, safe, and happy their entire life.
What is one of your actual superpowers? I make great kids — my husband tells me all the time!
What is your favorite snack? It’s a chocolate-dipped sugar cone with coffee ice cream from Licks Unlimited in Excelsior.
Favorite fluoride flavor? Orange creamsicle
Characteristic you admire in people? Honesty, integrity and kindness.
Dr. Bobbi L. Augustyn graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2005, and completed her pediatric residency in 2007. She practiced in Hastings, Nebraska for three years prior to moving to Minnesota where she has been part of Camp Smile since 2010.
Dr. Augustyn is the owner of Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
Dr. Bobbi is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Minnesota Association of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Colin has learned so much from golf, a sport he’s played since he was four years old. He enjoys being outside, the uniqueness of each course and the different challenges and opportunities each hole presents.
“I love that you have to read a hole and pick an appropriate play,” Dr. Colin says. “That plays into my job: Reading the situation and being able to adapt based on a patient’s needs and concerns.”
As a dentist, Dr. Colin meets lots of new, young patients who are nervous.
“It’s great to provide an experience that is hopefully positive and life-changing to a patient population that you can really impact,” Dr. Colin says. “I want to help each kid through whatever they need and have them high five me at the end so they don’t have to be scared to go to the dentist.”
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Do you have any children? I have two awesome boys named Ben and Will. They always keep life interesting for us!
What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy golfing, being out on the lake, wakeboarding, wake surfing, and I wished I fished more. In the winter, I downhill ski.
What superpower do you wish you had? Teleporting because you could just be wherever you wanted! I’d put myself on the first tee at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland.
What is one of your actual superpowers? Being able to make a cookie disappear!
Favorite fluoride flavor? Walterberry!
Characteristic you admire in people? Humor. The ability to smile and laugh, and keep the mood light is important to me. That’s what gets you through the good times and bad times.
Dr. Colin Maguire graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2012. After graduation, he completed a 1-year general practice residency in Oklahoma City, OK at the OU Children’s Hospital. He then completed his pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Colin Maguire is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Minnesota Association of Pediatric Dentistry. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Amelia comes from a farming family, and horses were a fixture throughout her childhood. She first appeared in a horse show when she was three years old and started riding Patrick, her own shetland pony, when she was seven.
“We always had ponies around,” Dr. Amelia says. “My first memory of having any responsibility was cleaning his stall and feeding him.”
After school, she cleaned and groomed horses prior to spending at least forty-five minutes riding. On weekends, she participates in equestrian and horse showings, winning her share of local and regional titles.
“It takes a lot of compassion and empathy to care for a horse,” Dr. Amelia says. “Your horse cannot verbalize experiences of discomfort or distress to you. You have to really be in tune to that.”
Dr. Amelia says those characteristics serve her well as a pediatric dentist.
“When kids are really young,” she says, “they don’t possess the communication skills adults do.”
Dr. Amelia is grateful for the special relationships she developed with her horses, including Snooky 1 and Snooky 2. These horses appeared similar; however, they were different in many ways.
“Most people couldn’t tell them apart,” Dr. Amelia says. “I could. They are both so sweet and loving.”
Although she won most of her awards with Snooky 2, Dr. Amelia still learned a lot riding Snooky 1 on trail rides at Cross Hassan Park Reserve. Snooky 2 enjoyed being pampered, preferred being inside, and did not like to get dirty.
“[Snooky 2]’s kind of a diva!” Dr. Amelia says.
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If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it? I love spending time with my family. I would probably want to spend the day with them and take our motor home camping where we could hike, bike, grill, play games, boat on a lake, and sit around a bonfire.
What superpower do you wish you had? I always thought it would be so fun to talk to animals!
What is one of your actual superpowers? I love to sing, and I know the words to many of the Disney princess songs.
What is your favorite snack? Oreo cookies
Why do you love your job? Being a pediatric dentist is the best job in the world! It is a remarkable privilege to care for the dental health of children and patients with special health care needs. Every day incorporates fun, challenge, and a unique set of skills to guide children through the dental experience. I feel so blessed to be entrusted with this role and form relationships with children and their families to help promote healthy smiles that will last a lifetime.
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie? Beauty and the Beast
Dr. Amelia Leuer graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, with a B.S. in Biology. She then went on to earn her D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. In dental school, Dr. Leuer was awarded the Student Leadership and Service Award in recognition of her demonstrated leadership. It was during her residency at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin that Dr. Leuer received extensive training in treating patients with special heath care needs and experience in hospital dentistry, sedation, orthodontics, and dental trauma.
Dr. Leuer is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Dwight grew up in Hankinson, North Dakota, a farming town with fewer than 1,000 people. As his friends started careers all over, they wanted to maintain their relationships and started a tradition. They would connect every year on a snowboarding trip.
“A couple of them had snowboarded a few times, but none of us had a lot of experience,” Dr. Dwight says. “It was a struggle right away.” Their first trip was to Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana, and subsequent trips were in Utah and throughout Colorado.
“These trips are so much fun, and exactly what we wanted it to be,” Dr. Dwight says. “Sometimes our significant others come, too.” This year, they’re scheduled to go to Jackson Hole in Wyoming. They hope someday to travel abroad, to Banff and to Whistler in Canada.
Dr. Dwight appreciates his childhood growing up on his father’s corn and soybean farm. Being the youngest, Dr. Dwight’s older brothers had the greatest responsibilities on the farm; besides, he was drawn to health and science.
“Farming was okay to me and could pay the bills,” Dr. Dwight says. “It was more of a job than a passion. I wanted to roll out of bed and love what I did.”
That’s what he experiences now, as an orthodontist. In fact, he can thank Dr. Amelia for getting him connected with Camp Smile. Dr. Amelia, a year ahead of him at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, asked him what his post-graduation plans were.
“I’m not exactly sure,” he told her. “She said, ‘Well, at Camp Smile, we’re thinking of adding an orthodontist. Would that interest you?’”
Dr. Dwight then met Camp Smile’s doctors and the team. “We all got along and we joked around on day-to-day things,” he says. “I really enjoy working with kids, and our doctors and team have the same thought process when it comes to caring for patients.”
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What superpower do you wish you had? Thor is my favorite superhero, so I’ve always wanted the strength to use his hammer!
What is one of your actual superpowers? The ability to find the silver lining in any situation.
What is your favorite snack? Anything peanut butter flavored!
If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it? I would find the closest body of water that provided weather in the mid-80s (and a light breeze), invite all my friends and family, and incorporate plenty of good music!
Why do you love your job? There are so many things I love about being an orthodontist that it’s hard to even know where to start! I love the problem-solving ability and mental gymnastics required to develop the most accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. I love the attention to detail required from my eyes and the accuracy demanded from my hands. I love having the opportunity to get to know a person (and usually family members) throughout their orthodontic journey. I love how rewarding it is that when all of this is combined, I have the opportunity to provide others with a more confident, happier, and healthier smile!
Favorite fluoride flavor? If Peanut Butter is not an option, then I will go with Bubble Gum.
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie? Ice Age, Hercules or Mulan. Please don’t make me pick.
Dr. Dwight Anderson earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree with high distinction from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, in 2018. He then went on to receive his Master of Science in Orthodontics (MS) from the University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center in 2020.
Dr. Anderson is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Alison’s fondest childhood memories involve spending time with her family camping at state parks throughout Minnesota. She would explore, hike, swim, and enjoy plenty of S’mores fireside.
Dr. Alison shares her passion for the outdoors with her husband, Mike, so it makes sense that one of their first investments together was a truck camper. They use it most weekends during the summer and try to plan one long trip per year.
The two have visited numerous National Parks together and have aspirations to visit all the National Parks in the future. They were engaged in Glacier National Park, and even got married in Grand Teton National Park!
When asked why she became a pediatric dentist, Dr. Alison credits her mother who was a special education teacher at Minnetonka High School for about 30 years.
“I have been around children with special health care needs my entire life,” says Dr. Alison. “I realized early on that I had a desire to work with this special population. My goal is to treat each child individually to meet their unique needs. I have the privilege to help shape their dental experience into a great one!” Dr. Alison says. “I feel so lucky to be able to do the work I do and have fun doing it!”
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What superpower do you wish you had? Teleportation. There’s so much to see in this world and not enough time!
If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it? With my family in our camper, exploring a new and exciting location or returning to an old favorite! One of our favorite spots is Gold Bluffs Beach in California.
What is your favorite snack? Charcuterie Boards
Favorite fluoride flavor? Strawberry
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie? Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Dr. Alison Seamans graduated with her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then went on to earn her D.D.S. from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Seamans received the Jerome B. Miller Award of Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Certificate of Recognition, to name a few. During her residency, and experience within private practice Dr. Seamans gained experience in treating patients with various medical complexities. She acquired additional skills to perform comprehensive dental care in both the traditional clinical setting as well as the hospital operating room setting.
Dr. Seamans is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Many people are proud of where they’re from.
But Dr. Brittany’s passion for Canada runs deep — and wide.
“I loved growing up in Canada, and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to live in so many different parts of the beautiful country,” Dr. Brittany says. “I’ve had the opportunity to experience many of the different landscapes and cultures Canada has to offer, from the Rocky Mountains to the prairies, and both coasts. Every part of Canada is unique.”
Dr. Brittany grew up in Alberta, and she spent parts of several summers in British Columbia. She went to dental school in Saskatchewan, and then a residency in Nova Scotia.
So did she keep moving to different parts of the Canada on purpose?
“That’s a good question,” she says. “But it just ended up being by chance, and then I really loved getting to move and see different parts of Canada and having these different experiences.”
In her family, Dr. Brittany is the exception. Most of her family lives in St. Albert, a city northwest of Edmonton. Growing up, she grew to love skiing, snowboarding, skating, hiking and riding bikes.
Each move, though, inspired her to keep exploring and traveling.
“I had this realization, ‘Oh, I can go anywhere and do anything I want to!’ “
Like do an internship one summer in Sri Lanka, go travelling overseas, and move internationally to the USA.
But in her beloved Canada, Dr. Brittany appreciates something special.
“What Canadians from all parts have in common,” she says, “is that they are kind, generous, welcoming and supportive.”
That has served her well throughout her career, helping her connect with patients and their families.
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What superpower do you wish you had? I wish I could slow down time. I am so lucky to live the life I do and sometimes wish I could slow it down to soak it all in more. It would also help to have more time when I procrastinate. There’s so much to see in this world, and not enough time!
What is one of your actual superpowers? I make the best paper airplanes. In high school, my part-time job was at a gym, working in a play care center, and I found myself making a lot of paper airplanes. I did it all the time.
If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it? I would be out of the house, outdoors, spending time with friends and family.
What is your favorite snack? Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Pretzels!
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie? Monsters, Inc.
Dr. Brittany Granoski graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2018 with her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). After graduation, she completed a 1-year Pediatric General Practice Residency at IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University. She then completed her pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Brittany Granoski is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Nova Scotia Dental Association, and the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Mary has always loved to challenge her mind. In elementary school, she was drawn to wooden puzzles, especially navigating tricky parts and the exhilarating feeling after completing the puzzle.
“Just the trial and error, and figuring out where things go,” she says, “and the accomplished feeling at the end.”
Dr. Mary admits to having a tenacious personality, so she’s bothered when she can’t complete something. In high school, a friend helped her recognize different combinations to solve a Rubik’s Cube, and she would try different brain teasers.
Even as life became very busy, her interest in puzzles and brain teasers persisted. Through college, dental school, and multiple residencies she was still doing puzzles, and after passing her board examination, Dr. Mary celebrated with a puzzle.
“I went to the dining table to do that instead of something — I don’t know — productive because it had been so busy,” Dr. Mary says. “So it was nice to sit down and work on a puzzle.”
Her mother-in-law had some puzzles for Dr. Mary, but a 1,000 piece Kodak one (depicting a colorful European town) was among the most challenging.
The colors and lines were very challenging, but Dr. Mary explained.
“If I open one and start one,” she says, “I can’t not finish it!”
Dr. Mary says that persistence is a core part of why she likes dentistry.
“I very much appreciate the end result,” she says, “like getting the kid through the appointment and having nice, healthy teeth, and working with them through the different appointments.”
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What is one of your actual superpowers? My voice. My daughter isn’t playing any sports yet, but she will be able to hear me!
If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it? Picnic in a park with family and lots of friends, and really good food. Maybe some lawn games, some board games, some music. But mostly hanging out.
What is your favorite snack? Crunchy, salty snacks, so I love chips.
Why do you love your job? Kids are so fun!
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie? Trolls World Tour. It’s so good! You have to check it out.
Dr. Mary Tran-Wexler graduated from the University of California San Francisco with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2013, and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota in 2022. She practiced in Berkeley California from 2015 through 2022 prior to moving to Minnesota and becoming part of Camp Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
Dr. Mary is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Britta started in gymnastics at the age of 3, and she developed and competed at high levels throughout her childhood.
“I loved the challenge of trying to train yourself to do something that you wouldn’t normally do on a day-to-day basis,” Dr. Britta says. “It’s such a rewarding feeling when you overcome obstacles to complete these skills and tasks. I love the perseverance aspect of it.”
In gymnastics, levels refer to the status of the gymnast according to their skillset. In the U.S., gymnastics categories are divided into levels from 1 to 10, with the latter number the most competitive.
Dr. Britta was a Level 8. One of her favorite events was the beam, a small, thin beam which is usually raised off the floor.
Though known as an individual sport, Dr. Britta loved the team aspect of gymnastics. Her club also had an annual sleepover in the gym, where the gymnasts built forts, watched movies and ate pizza. One of her fondest memories was going with her team to compete at the home stadium of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.
“I loved being a part of a team environment, having teammates who believe in you,” she says. “I’m still friends with them to this day.”
After she stopped competing, Dr. Britta went on to coach for several years, focusing on the youngest gymnasts. She enjoyed working with families, and challenging the gymnasts while also ensuring their safety.
Dr. Britta says gymnastics has taught her so much about life.
“It helps me realize that there are a lot of ups and downs in life,” she says, “just like a balance beam.”
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What superpower do you wish you had? I wish that I could be in two places at once. There’s so much I want to do in the world, and sometimes it’s hard to pick.
What is one of your actual superpowers (something that makes you special and unique)? I can walk upside down on my hands. I could probably go a few feet.
If you had a free day to do anything, how would you spend it? I would spend the day with my husband, son and dog. We would go walk at a pretty park, and picnic and spend time outside.
What is your favorite snack? I love a good brownie. Betty Crocker.
Why do you love your job? I love getting to know people, and I love getting to help kids accomplish these things that they were scared beforehand. Building that trust. Accomplish their goal of protecting their teeth.
Favorite fluoride flavor? Creamsicle.
What is your favorite cartoon or animated movie? I love Frozen. I love the music. I love singing it with people, too. Not well, but.
Dr. Britta A. Kronzer graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2020. She then went on to receive her Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in 2023, where she served as Chief Resident. She practiced in Rochester, Minnesota as a general dentist for one year prior to transitioning to pediatric dentistry where she joined Camp Smile in 2023.
Dr. Britta is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Student Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, and the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Taylor is originally from York, NE. She attended Wayne State College and graduated in 2013 from the University of Nebraska Medial Center College of Dentistry where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree.
Her commitment to pediatric dentistry led her to complete residency at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, where she gained extensive experience in treating young patients. Most recently, Dr. Taylor cared for patients at a pediatric dental practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, solidifying her expertise in pediatric care.
Returning to Nebraska with her husband who is from Omaha, Dr. Taylor is excited to contribute her skills and experience while raising a family in the beloved community they both cherish. Beyond her professional dedication, she finds joy in various activities such as hiking, taking leisurely walks with her dogs, and supporting her husband on picturesque golf courses. She also loves discovering new places, indulging in diverse cuisines, and cherishing quality time with her family.
Favorite Snack: String Cheese – it’s a healthier snack for your teeth!
Favorite Fluoride Flavor: S’mores
Favorite Animated Movie: Luca