Being an orthodontist is an immensely rewarding career: I’m honored and thankful because I can genuinely make a positive impact in my patients’ lives, every day. I thoroughly enjoy the variety in patients I treat – from seven-year-olds to 77-year-olds (and beyond!) – and the unique challenges and energies each brings to my life.
I’m certainly passionate about aiding patients in the creation of a beautiful and healthy smile – that should be requisite for the profession! I love solving puzzles and in orthodontics I welcome the challenge of complex cases, where I can consider all the variables and use my knowledge and experience to change lives. I’m in the field of creating functional, confident, and beautiful smiles: what could be more fulfilling?
Education
I have practiced orthodontics in private practice, since finishing my two-year residency in 2010. Before that I obtained my:
- Bachelor of Science at Iowa State University
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, graduated summa cum laude, at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
- Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
I chose a career in orthodontics after being inspired by my own orthodontic experience as a youth. I knew it was a challenging but rewarding field where I could apply my love of learning and blend it with my attention to detail and desire to help others.
After 12 years in practice, I really feel blessed to be an orthodontist. It is the perfect blend of technology, detail, creativity, and making a positive difference in people’s wellbeing. Every day I’m creating beautiful smiles and changing lives!
Schieck Orthodontics
I believe my practice is a special place where: our patients are confident in the experience and the results they receive; our team is proud of where they work and the care they provide; and our commitment to our community is genuine and impactful.
We have THE BEST patients, seriously! We’re fortunate to live and work in a special community. Our patients and our patients’ families amaze us every day. I certainly enjoy helping my patient achieve their best smile while also loving the daily interaction. It’s fun to learn a person’s likes and dislikes, to hear about their interests, family, school, work, activities, and dreams. Every single patient has wonderful stories and insights to share. I love how much I learn by listening to what they have to say!
My team and I strive to create a family atmosphere and over the course of months, and possibly years, we really get to know each patient on a personal level. Of course, the best moment of all is the much-anticipated smile reveal: it is such a special, fun, and rewarding moment and we’re thankful to share it with our patients!
Professional Affiliations, Continuing Education, and Activities
I am an active member of the:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Orthodontics
- Minnesota Association of Orthodontists
I love to learn! I am continually looking for ways to improve, challenge myself, and challenge my team with the ultimate goal of providing the best possible treatment, experience, and results for all our patients.
I have the pleasure of hosting a Northfield-area Spear Dental Study Group, regularly attend national orthodontic-related continuing education, and participate in local networking and training.
Being an excellent orthodontist is a journey, not a destination. Through professional organizations I always have opportunities to learn and challenge myself. I know if I put in the time and effort to be the best possible orthodontist and leader I can be, then I can be confident in knowing I’m setting myself, my team, and our patients up for success: with a beautifully healthy smile and an overall positive and impactful experience.
Beyond the Office
Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, I’ve lived in Northfield, Minnesota since 2014. I’ve been married to my spectacularly talented (and tall) husband, Tanner, since 2007. Together we are blessed to have four children, two boys and two girls: Samson, Roman, Ivy, and Berit.
When not working, you can find me spending quality time with my husband and children. We enjoy a wide range of activities from family bike rides to watching dance class, cheering at local sports events, and enjoying Northfield’s beautiful downtown. When at home I enjoy family movie nights, fireside s’mores, driveway basketball, board game nights, and reading in the shade.
Music is a passion of mine, so outside of work and home I “moonlight” as a worship singer at my church, as well as a singer and bassist in the uber-talented, all-orthodontist band, Relapse. We perform at all the major orthodontic conferences as a cover rock band that performs anything from Lady Gaga to Guns N Roses to Michael Jackson. Look us up!
- Dr. Jacquelyn Schieck