Dr. Wendy Sydlewski and her team are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at ease! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending meetings and events by the Minnesota Association of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Teri - Licensed Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Duties: Chairside assisting, sterilization, new patient exams.
In the field of orthodontics since: 2006
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: She is always happy and cheery
Favorite thing about orthodontics: I love seeing patients on a regular basis, seeing them change and watching their beautiful smiles as they leave
Favorite thing about my job: Working with the fun staff
Native of: N. St. Paul, Minnesota
Have lived in: Hugo, MN since: 2001
Family members: Husband - Dave, daughters - Alyssa, Ashleigh, and Riane
Leisure activities: Boating, spending time around our pool with family and friends, gardening, watching my girls play sports
Bet you didn't know: I love to jet-ski and snowmobile
Julie - Licensed Dental Assistant
Duties: Chairside assisting, sterilization.
In the field of orthodontics since: 1977
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: She is fun to work with
Favorite thing about orthodontics: Seeing a variety of people, of all ages, and watching their teeth get straight!
Favorite thing about my job: Working with people
Native of: Minnesota
Have lived in: Roseville, MN
Family members: Husband - Kelvin, sons - Lucas and Collin
Leisure activities: Gardening, reading, going out to eat, spending time with family
Bet you didn't know: I rolled a car once
Jenny - Licensed Dental Assistant
Duties: Chairside assisting, sterilization.
In the field of orthodontics since: 2008
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: She is such a wonderful mother to her children
Favorite thing about orthodontics: The variety of procedures and the pace.
Favorite thing about my job: Seeing patients happy with their results
Native of: Minnesota
Have lived in: Maplewood since 1999
Family members: Husband- David; son- Tim; daughter-Ashlie
Leisure activities: Spending time with family and friends, bonfires, reading, camping
Bet you didn't know: I would love to own a Harley someday.
Michelle - Licensed Dental Assistant
Duties: Clinical Directory & Marketing
In the field of orthodontics since: 1982
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: Her warmth & love for children
Favorite thing about orthodontics: Creating beautiful new smiles
Favorite thing about my job: Working with kids
Native of: Bloomington, MN
Have lived in: Chaska since 2009
Family members: Daughters Nicole & Tori and son Tyler
Leisure activities: I enjoy scuba diving, snowmobiling, golf and travel
Bet you didn’t know: I bowled a 299
Katie - Licensed Dental Assistant
Duties: Chairside assisting & sterilization
In the field of orthodontics since: 2009
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: I think it is really neat that she has accomplished so many things in her life
Favorite thing about orthodontics: I love to see a patient’s reaction after they get their braces off!
Favorite thing about my job: I love that I get to meet & work with such a large variety of people
Native of: St. Paul, MN
Have lived in: Hugo since 1995
Family members: Mom, dad, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 dogs
Leisure activities: Snowboarding, music, traveling , spending time with friends & family
Bet you didn’t know: I’ve been in a helicopter before
Tina - Scheduling Coordinator
Duties: greeting and welcoming patients, scheduling appointments
In the field of orthodontics since: 2007
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: She is very down to earth
Favorite thing about orthodontics: The office environment and the fun patients and staff
Favorite thing about my job: Working with great people
Native of: St. Paul, Minnesota
Have lived in: Hugo, MN since: 1988
Family members: Husband - Lester, daughter - Lucia Lynn
Leisure activities: Scrapbooking, spending time with family, dirt track racing.
Bet you didn't know: During the summer, I am at the dirt race track in Cedar Lake Wisconsin a lot.
Elizabeth - Financial Coordinator
Duties: Insurance billing, accounts receivable, contracts
In the field of orthodontics since: 2006
Favorite thing about Dr. Sydlewski: Her warm, fun personality!
Favorite thing about orthodontics: Seeing the great differences in patient's smiles.
Favorite thing about my job: Giving families good news about their accounts and sharing in their excitement when their accounts are paid in full.
Native of: Duluth
Have lived in: The Canary Islands
Family members: Husband - Dale, son - Jorge, daughter-in-law - Jessica, son - Joe, and daughter - Madalyn
Leisure activities: Spending time with family, gardening, reading and music
Bet you didn't know: Competed in "Crew" in college