MEET OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Heather Marks
Dr. Heather Marks graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry in 2011 with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Prior to that, she attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
Dr. Marks always knew she wanted to work in the healthcare field. Promoting good health is important to her. Dr. Marks has experienced both great and horrible experiences with healthcare professionals, and she wanted to be able to provide positive experiences for others. Dr. Marks states she has been fortunate enough to have had great dental care since she was young, and wanted to be able to help others have a great, healthy smile they can be proud of.
Dr. Marks joined River Place Dental shortly after graduation and has enjoyed being a part of the practice since.
Professional Memberships
American Dental Association
Wisconsin Dental Association
Minnesota Dental Association
Academy of General Dentists
Professional Info
Dr. Marks is most passionate about improving the overall health of her patients. Most people don't realize how much oral health (or dishealth) can impact the health of their overall body. She enjoys seeing the improvements in patients over the course of their dental treatment. One of her favorites is seeing the "before" and "afters." We can make such positive changes in people's smiles and oral functions. It's nice to appreciate where someone started, and how far they've come with their oral health.
Knowing she can help people. Helping to get people out of pain. Helping patients to realize how beautiful their smiles can look. Helping to prevent future pain and disease. Know that she can stop decay in its tracks and prevent patients from needing extensive dental work in the future.
Dr. Marks enjoys meeting new people and learning about their lives.
Personal Info:
Where did you grow up? Lakeview, Minnesota - South of the Twin Cities Metro area.
Dr. Marks currently lives in Amery, WI for 3 years now.
Dr. Marks is married and has a four-year-old daughter, Stella, and a two-year-old son, Jack. Over the past few years, she and her husband Derek have enjoyed competing in triathlons together. In their spare time, they enjoy being outside as much as possible and spending quality time with family and friends. When she has time, she enjoys reading great historical fiction or mystery book.
Dr. Marks states she is very much a homebody, and can usually be found.at home with her husband and kids. They like to spend time on their boat during the summer.
Dr. Marks enjoys hiking and running, she likes to keep active.
She is passionate about her children. If she could, she would go for a hike every day, as she enjoys exploring the Minnesota and Wisconsin state parks.
Personal Statement
Dr. Marks feels at times dentistry has received a bad reputation. In reality, dentistry is a great means of helping people to improve their lives. Removing infection, taking away the pain, and ensuring someone can keep their teeth for a lifetime are what's important in dentistry. The profession can be perceived as just fixing people's teeth, but it's a means to improve someone's confidence and their ability to eat and chew normally, regardless of their age.
Dr. Marks likes meeting so many unique people. All patients have their own life experiences, and it's great to learn about others and appreciate all the great people and experiences there are out in the world.
Dr. Marks enjoys giving people the renewed confidence that comes along with having a beautiful smile. It's amazing the difference you can see in someone, when they feel ashamed of their smile, versus after they've had their teeth restored. The world perceives them differently, and it can truly affect their entire lives.
Dr. Rollyn Lee
My name is Rollyn Lee. I'm a general dentist practicing in Amery, Wisconsin.
Education
I obtained my Pre-Dentistry education at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls from 1977-1980. I then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry from 1980-1985 and received my Bachelor of Science degree with honors and my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
I have been a dentist for 38 years. I've been in Amery since 1997 and started River Place Dental in 1999. I have 2 Labs and live in Balsam Lake Township.
Professional Info
I am most passionate about creating an atmosphere that makes my patients say "That was much better than I was expecting!" or "That was the best dental visit I've ever had!" I try very hard to put myself in my patient's situation because I have had a lot of dental work including root canals, crowns, extractions, braces, and fillings. Much of it, when I was young, was painful and terrifying. It left scars for years. I really want my patients to never have to experience what I had to go through for my dental care. I treat every patient as if they were a member of my family. What most excites you about your work? I get the most enjoyment and excitement about dentistry when I hear patients say they can smile again or chew again without pain. I love being able to change their lives.
I love talking with my patients! My team would say I love it too much. I enjoy talking about just about anything with my patients from their families, trips, outdoor activities, pets, and hobbies to bad jokes and puns that make them groan a little.
Fun Fact
I cook too often and have many freezers full of food. I use my vacuum sealer a lot!
Professional Memberships
Academy of General Dentistry
World Clinical Laser and Imaging Institute, Mastership level
Academy of Laser Dentistry
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
American Academy of Facial Esthetics