Meet Our Staff

Sarah Hollister – Sarah is a registered dental hygienist with a B.S.D.H. as well. She has been employed by Kendall Pointe Dental since 1988. Sarah received an associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene degree in 1995 from Parkland College in Champaign, IL and graduated with Honors from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT with a Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene in 2008. In keeping with a commitment to continuing education, Sarah obtained Local Anesthesia for Dental Hygienists certification from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and an Associate Fellowship with dental laser certification from the World Clinical Laser Institute. Sarah is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Hygiene Association, the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics and the academic honorary society, Phi Kappa Phi. In 2008, Sarah was the charter recipient of the Irene Newman award for her outstanding commitment to providing dental care to the underprivileged. Sarah continues to provide dental services to the underprivileged through community programs and enjoys delivering high quality comprehensive dental hygiene care to the patients at Kendall Pointe Dental.
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 Callie Palmer - Callie is a registered dental hygienist. She has been employed at Kendall Pointe Dental since 2003. Callie, Dr. Palmer's youngest daughter, started working for Kendall Pointe Dental as a part-time dental assistant while attending Yorkville High School. She graduated from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL with a Bachelor in Science, Health Degree in 2008. She received an associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene in 2012 from Harper College in Palatine, IL. Callie's Dental Hygiene License includes certification in Local Anesthesia and an Advanced Periodontal Treatment program. Callie is a member of American Dental Hygiene Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Illinois Dental Hygiene Association. Volunteering with the Mobile Dental Clinic and working with Little City in Palatine, IL, Callie helped to develop the oral hygiene training of staff and promote skills of those living there. Callie looks forward to helping her community and enjoys delivering high quality comprehensive care to the patients at Kendall Pointe Dental.
Tanya Riva – Tanya is a Certified Dental Assistant. She has been employed at Kendall Pointe Dental since 1987. She is a 1983 graduate of Oswego High School. She originally went to nursing school but switched to dentistry where she has happily remained to this day. She has continued her education by becoming certified in coronal polishing and placement of pit and fissure sealants, is certified in Oral Disease Detection, and is certified in CPR.  Her main duties at Kendall Pointe Dental are assisting Dr. Palmer and ordering dental supplies for the office. Tanya was raised in the Oswego area and continues to reside here with her family.
Angela Larsen - Angela is a Dental Assistant. She has been employeed at Kendall Pointe Dental since 2001. Angela graduated Oswego High School in 2001 and attended Waubonsee Community College working towards her Associates Degree. She completed her dental assistant program through Montgomery Dental in March 2001. She is certified in coronal polishing and placement of pit and fissure sealants and is certifited in CPR. Her main duties include assisting Dr. Palmer, but she also assists with our hygiene department, helping with recare management, taking patient xrays, and scheduling and confirming appointments. Angela lives in Montgomery with her husband Jeremy and son Aiden.
Dusty Wind – Dusty is an Office Administrative Assistant. She has been employed at Kendall Pointe Dental since July 1998. She is a 1978 graduate of Bolingbrook High School. Dusty’s main responsibilities include Financial Coordinator, Collections Administrator and Marketing. She attends continuing education classes pertaining to those areas and is certified in CPR. Dusty and her family have been in the Oswego area for over 35 years.
Sue Hernandez – Sue is an Office Administrative Assistant. She has been employed at Kendall Pointe Dental since June 2000. She was previously a patient of Dr. Palmer’s since 1989. Sue graduated from Oswego High School in 1985. Her main responsibilities include being the HIPAA Compliance Officer, Insurance Administrator, and web and computer maintenance. She attends continuing education classes pertaining to those areas and is certified in CPR. Sue grew up in the Oswego area and now resides in Yorkville with her husband and two sons.
Ramsey Massier – Ramsey is a Dental Assistant and assists Sarah in our hygiene department. She has been employed at Kendall Pointe Dental since August 2005. She is a 2001 Oswego High School graduate. In December of 2008, she graduated Waubonsee Community College with an Associates degree in Science and is currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in English for Secondary Education. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Ramsey is certified in coronal polishing and placement of pit and fissure sealants and is certified in CPR. Her responsibilities at Kendall Pointe Dental include recare management, taking patient xrays, coronal polishing, and appointment scheduling and confirmations. Ramsey resides in Plano with her husband Lucas.