Associates of Science, Dental Hygiene, 1976, University of Minnesota

Susan has degrees in Dental Hygiene and Certified Registered Dental Assisting from the University of Minnesota, with over 30 years in dentistry.  She also worked with her husband, Dr. Frank Wingrove, doing periodontal therapy and regeneration research as well as writing, training, and consulting.

She is certified in  ADIA Dental Hygiene Implant Therapy, Implant Coordination, and local anesthesia and nitrous oxide.   She is also laser certified by the World Clinic Laser Institute. 

Health, fitness, and dentistry have been interwoven for all Susan's adult life; as well as freelance writing, public speaking, and hands-on training.  Susan served as a national consultant and trainer for the YMCA on women's health issues, wrote and developed the National Y's New Family Program.  She conducts seminars on smile design, regeneration dentistry and certifications for the ICOI on implants.

Susan joined Dr. Amie as her first hygienist over 5 years ago.  She enjoys providing periodontal therapy and smile design options to create the ultimate healthy smile for the patient.

Outside the office, Susan loves anything outdoors; travel, hiking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing.  Susan, together with her husband, Frank, have five children and one granddaughter.