Brookings Family Dentistry Team
Miranda Hilbrands
Dental Hygienist
Miranda grew up in Madison, SD. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from The University of South Dakota in 2008. Upon Dr. Hilbrands graduation from dental school in 2013, they moved back to South Dakota, got married, and have called Brookings home ever since. What Miranda loves most about her job is helping her patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. In her free time, Miranda enjoys chasing her 3 boys, Landry, Lavin and Lawson.
Morgan Mergen
Dental Hygienist
Morgan grew up in Mobridge, SD. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of South Dakota. After college, Morgan worked with Dr. Hilbrands at the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe for three years before returning to Mobridge. Morgan's favorite part about her job is helping patients overcome dental anxiety and make dental cleanings an enjoyable experience! Morgan and her husband, Eric, have 3 kids and when she's not busy chasing them, she enjoys coffee, chocolate, sunshine, and traveling.
Desarae Miles Front Office Coordinator
Desarae grew up in Chester, SD. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a minor in Business and Management in 2014. Her and her husband, Luke, and their four children reside in Colman, SD. She enjoys drinking coffee, sunshine, golfing, and spending time with her family.
Stacee Madsen Front Office Coordinator
Stacee grew up in Aurora, SD. She is currently attending Southeast Tech for Medical Coding and Business Administration. Stacee and her husband, Mike, have 4 kids and live in Brookings. In her free time she enjoys shopping, traveling, and cooking.
Kamryn Landmark Dental Assistant
Kamryn grew up in White, SD and attended LATC for dental assisting. She enjoys golfing and hanging out with friends. Kamryn enjoys spending time with her dog, Duke. Her favorite pop is Dr. Pepper but she makes sure to brush really well afterwards.
Brenna Taylor
Dental Assistant
Brenna grew up in Redfield, SD and graduated from Lake Area Technical College in 2021 with a Dental Assisting Degree. Brenna and her husband, Cade, and their two cats, Meeko and Apollo, now call Volga "home". She enjoys coffee, cooking, listening to music, and bike rides.
Nikki Anderson
Dental Assistant
Nikki grew up in Elkton, SD and graduated from Lake Area Tech in 2013 with a degree in dental assisting. Outside of work she's soaking up life on their farm, raising her wild little boy, Mack, with her husband Cody. She enjoys home projects, photography and enjoying the beauty of small town living.
