Our Staff

Dr. Calcagno, Owner
The combination of Dr. Calcagno’s advanced education, belief and use in the best technology available today along with her personality and caring touch is what makes her so beloved among her clients.

Dr. Calcagno has her roots in the rural Midwest. She completed her undergraduate studies at Illinois Wesleyan and went on to round out her dental education at Loyola University in Chicago. She then fulfilled her general practice residency at Hines VA hospital in Chicago, after which she moved with her husband to Minneapolis where she joined a large group practice. It was 16 years ago that she relocated to Rochester, where she’s been in private practice ever since.

With a personal desire for excellence in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Calcagno has completed the advanced course in cosmetic dentistry at LSU in New Orleans and regularly attends the annual meeting of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentists where the most renowned cosmetic dentists gather for a week of continuing education. She’s a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association, and is active in local implant and occlusion study clubs.

Dr. Calcagno enjoys spending time with each patient to get to know them on a more personal level. Everyone brings unique past experiences and future desires, and Dr. Calcagno strives to make every effort to provide custom, personal care to each and every patient she works with. The best part about her job? “I love to care for patients. Come in and let me care for you!”

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Get to know the rest of the team–they’re pretty great. Calcagno dentistry is known for their personable and friendly staff. Don’t believe us? See what other people say.

Kimberly, Practice Administrator
“As the Practice Administrator, I help patients coordinate their treatment, explain patients insurance benefits and financial responsibilities, and act as a liaison between Dr. Calcagno and her staff. I have been in the dental field since 1989, and practiced as a Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant until 2004 before moving into the administrative role. I enjoy working at Calcagno Dentistry because there are a variety of procedures for patients to experience. In dentistry, the capacity to learn is vast and ever-changing and Dr. Calcagno encourages us to continue learning and growing in our careers to better care for our patients.”

Nikki, Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant
“After growing up in Rochester, I attended Herzing College in Crystal, MN where I obtained an A.A.S. degree focused in Dental Assisting. I returned to Rochester after school, and have been a Licensed Dental Assistant for over two years. Giving my patients the top dental care is my number one priority. I enjoy every aspect of dentistry and especially enjoy all the technology Dr. Calcagno utilizes.”

Sparky, Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant
“I was employed by Dr. Calcagno in 1996 as a new graduate from Rochester Community and Technical College. I am a full-time Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant here at Calcagno Dentistry and I love what I do. Here in our beautiful, modern office we value our patients and their personal dental health.”

Stefanie, Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant
“I have been a Certified and Licensed Dental Assistant since 2007. I graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College and have worked with Dr. Calcagno since. I enjoy the dental field because I get to help people find relief from pain and/or achieve a new smile. It’s very rewarding to see patients first come in with their concerns and then later see their beautiful outcome. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping people keep their teeth and achieve a healthy lifestyle!”

Traci, Registered Dental Hygienist
“I have been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 17 years. I attended the University of Iowa where I received a Bachelor of Science degree. I enjoy being a hygienist because I get to help people achieve a healthy smile while getting to know them as a person. Our office is unique because we spend time reviewing each person’s information before they come in to better care for them and to make their dental experience the best it can be.”

Katrine, Registered Dental Hygienist
“I am a 1993 graduate of the Rochester Community College for Dental Hygiene. I really enjoy taking care of my patients’ dental needs–especially their dental home care so that we together can see the improvement in their oral health. Our office is on the cutting edge of technology to include Invisalign Orthodontics and in-office made crowns by Cerec. I like being part of a staff that truly loves what they do. It shows in the way we care for our patients.”

Heidi, Patient Coordinator
“I have been working in the dental field since 2001 and working for Dr. Calcagno since 2008. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stout in Human Development and Family Sciences. Our office offers cutting edge technology to provide the highest level of care to our patients. And here, you will find the staff to be caring, compassionate and thorough. I enjoy working with patients to achieve the healthy and beautiful smile they have always wanted.”