Meet Our Team | Ray + Swenson Orthodontics

Meet Our Braces & Clear Aligners Team

Our skilled team at Ray + Swenson Orthodontics is intelligent, welcoming, and ready to help you get your teeth right.

With lots of know-how in braces and clear aligners, we support Dr. Ray, Dr. Novak and Dr. Swenson in making sure all your needs are met. We're excited to be a part of your path to a new, stunning smile at our offices in Cedar Rapids and Marion.

Tracy

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Financial Coordinator

I have worked in the financial department at the Edgewood Road location since 1992. I enjoy helping patients with their financial, insurance, and flex plan questions to ensure their contracts run as smoothly as possible.

I feel very fortunate to be a part of a team that offers exceptional orthodontic treatment as well as excellent customer service. Drs. Novak and Swenson are top-notch orthodontists, and they, along with the rest of our staff, are very friendly and professional.

Our entire staff is committed to helping patients and parents have the best possible orthodontic experience.

In my free time, I enjoy biking, playing golf, and tennis. I have three grown boys and two new grandchildren who are my pride and joy. I look forward to seeing you in the office!

PK

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Administrative Coordinator & Registered Dental Assistant

I've been part of the team since 2011 and love working in orthodontics, especially here! Our doctors and staff are the best people and care so much about our patients.

I often work at the front reception desk greeting our patients/families, scheduling appointments, and taking care of any of their financial needs. I love building relationships with each patient and seeing their transformation. The finished, beautiful smiles are so rewarding!

In my free time, I like being outdoors with family and friends. I also enjoy taking vacations, reading suspense and romance novels, and watching movies.

I especially enjoy being at home doing nothing but at the same time enjoying moments with my two daughters, husband, and our sweet little mini poodle named Duke.

Molly

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Treatment Coordinator & Lead Registered Dental Assistant

I love working in orthodontics! I started in the field with Elite Orthodontics in 2015 and can't imagine a happier, more positive work environment. My days are spent surrounded by smiles! I get to work throughout the office: upfront in the clinic and filling in whenever needed.

I also do the ordering for the office, making sure we have everything we need to run smoothly. I look forward to coming to work every day and assisting in creating our patients' beautiful smiles. Seeing how happy our patients are at the end of the treatment is always rewarding.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. We enjoy being outside, biking, golfing, traveling, and being active.

Julie

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Financial Coordinator

Our entire staff is committed to helping patients and parents have the best possible orthodontic experience.

In my free time, I enjoy biking, playing golf, and tennis. I have three grown boys and two new grandchildren who are my pride and joy. I look forward to seeing you in the office!

Chris

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Laboratory Technician

I've worked in dentistry since 1992, starting in general dentistry, then as an adjunct instructor at Kirkwood Community College, and returning to practice in the orthodontic field. I make almost every appliance within our office and our 3D models.

I love working with my hands and enjoy the variety the lab gives me. I also love making people feel comfortable with the impressions and having them leave with a big smile!

I have been married to Todd since 1992, and we have one daughter. We volunteer for the German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Iowa and have one German shepherd and a cat.

Todd and I love mountain biking and dirt biking together. I also work as a physique and strength coach and have competed as a natural professional bodybuilder!

Abbie

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Certified Dental Assistant

I have worked in the dental field as a Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant since 2012. I started my career in general dentistry and was fortunate enough to start in the orthodontic field with Elite Orthodontics in 2020.

Nothing is better than taking care of patients and building relationships, as well as seeing patients' beautiful smiles at the end. It is such a positive working environment, and we have all built great friendships. We are a collective team that works great together!

I am married to a loving husband. We have been together since 2015 and have two cats, Blue and Tulah. I adore my two nieces and two nephews. I love reading, painting, exercising, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family when I'm not at work.

Smyrna

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Registered Dental Assistant

I started my career in orthodontics in 2015 and joined the wonderful team of Elite Orthodontics in 2018. I am responsible for prepping our patients for braces, adjustments, removals, and anything else the doctors request at each appointment.

I love being a part of the beautiful transformation and smile that results from orthodontic treatment. I feel privileged to work with such great doctors and staff. We are all truly a team!

I am married to my wonderful husband, Neftalí, and have two fur babies who we love to take on long hikes with!

We also love to travel, camp, and visit our family back home in the Chicago area. In my free time, my family and I enjoy volunteering in worldwide Bible education, in which we teach interested people the truth of the Bible in the Spanish language.

Leanne

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Registered Dental Assistant

I have been working in the dental field as a Registered Dental Assistant since 2014 after graduating from Kirkwood's Dental Assisting Program. I started with Elite Orthodontics in April 2021 and worked with Cedar Rapids Pediatric Dentistry.

I enjoy being part of the Elite team, which has a positive environment, and seeing the changes in the patients' smiles.

I am married to a loving husband, and we have been together for 16 years. We have two children and two dogs. I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends outside in my free time. I also enjoy crafting and cooking.

Nicole

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Treatment Coordinator & Registered Dental Assistant

I started in the dental field after attending NICC for the dental assisting program in 2016. I began working at a general dentist's office that occasionally did orthodontics as well. I love the dental field for the variety and the smiles' outcomes!

I arrived at Elite Orthodontics in September of 2021 and am very excited to be in the ortho world. I assist our doctors with new and observation patients, in addition to helping patients and their families understand their treatment needs and the doctors' recommendations.

I love that I get to meet new people every day. It is very rewarding to help patients through the beginning processes of starting orthodontic treatment.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our daughter. We play with our dog Aspen, golf, hunt, fish, and nap!

Veronica

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Scheduling Coordinator

I have been working in the dental field since 2009. I joined the wonderful team of Elite Orthodontics in 2022. My day is usually spent greeting our patients and making sure their appointment needs are met before they leave. Our doctors and staff are second to none!

I am married to my wonderful husband and have two girls. We love the outdoors, gardening, and watching movies. I also love digital art and leather crafting when I can. Our faith is a big part of our lives, and we are involved in a worldwide volunteer program that helps others.

Lauryn

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Registered Dental Assistant

I graduated from the Kirkwood Dental Assisting program in 2023 and joined the amazing Elite Orthodontics team right after graduating! Orthodontics has always been an interest of mine. I love seeing patients' smiles change and how happy they are with the results.

I am typically found in the clinic working with patients, but occasionally, you can find me in the lab making retainers.

When I am not at work, I love spending time with my family, friends, and my puppy, Nala. I enjoy watching movies and TV shows. I look forward to seeing you in our office and seeing your smile transform!

Put My Child at Ease

Great staff. [Ray + Swenson] Orthodontics takes the time to explain what they are doing. They put my child at ease, and treat them with respect.

- Mary N.

One of the Best

One of the best experiences I have ever had! All of the staff at [Ray + Swenson] Orthodontics were incredibly friendly and helpful.

- Taylor M.