Meet Dr. Shveta Setia, DDS
Job Title at Our Office:
Dentist
Hometown:
Chandigarh, India
Your First Job Ever:
Dentist in India
What inspired you to choose a job in the dental field?
I accompanied my mother to her dental appointments, supporting her emotionally. Observing the compassion of the dental team and the transformative care they provided inspired me to pursue a career in dentistry.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Traveling, reading, and yoga.
What’s something fun or surprising most people don’t know about you?
I completed a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation course. It was the most challenging experience of my life – no talking, no distractions – just deep reflection.
What’s your favorite food?
Sushi
Meet Katie
Job Title at Our Office:
Treatment Coordinator.
Hometown:
Maplewood, MN.
Your First Job Ever:
Gymboree – a kids’ clothes store in Maplewood Mall.
What inspired you to choose a job in the dental field?
I knew I wanted to work with people in healthcare, and I knew it was a good, stable job that wouldn’t be replaced by robots someday.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I love to spend time with family, cheer on the Minnesota Wild, read, and go to concerts.
What’s something fun or surprising most people don’t know about you?
I went into labor on the morning of my sister’s wedding and missed her wedding. They were able to sneak away during their reception and visit us in the hospital in their wedding finery before my daughter was born early in the morning, the next day.
What’s your favorite food?
Chipotle.
Meet Rachel
Job Title at Our Office:
Licensed Dental Assistant
Hometown:
Palo, MN
Your First Job Ever:
K-Mart
What inspired you to choose a job in the dental field?
“fell” into it when a dentist liked the way I detailed his car at the car wash I worked at
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Kayaking, hiking
What’s something fun or surprising most people don’t know about you?
I play piano and I was homeschooled
What’s your favorite food?
Pho
Meet Jeanna
Job Title at Our Office:
Licensed Dental Assistant
Hometown:
Minneapolis, MN
What inspired you to choose a job in the dental field?
The one on one connection with people.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Anything in nature – hiking, biking, yoga.
What’s something fun or surprising most people don’t know about you?
I have chickens
What’s your favorite food?
Sushi
Meet Aderes
Job Title at Our Office:
Clinical Assistant
Hometown:
I was born and originally in Texas (Killeen), however I lived in South Korea.
Your First Job Ever:
Animal care lab assistant
What inspired you to choose a job in the dental field?
The fine artistic nature of dental treatments matches really well with my hobbies and the activities that require hand dexterity, which I think is very crucial when it comes to the dental field.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I like drawing, listening to music, and running. I also have a large interest in fashion.
What’s something fun or surprising most people don’t know about you?
I found out that I have an older brother when I was 14 years old.
What’s your favorite food?
Spaghetti pasta