WHO WE ARE

MEET OUR TEAM

Abigail Faul, DDS

DENTIST

Dr. Faul is proud to have grown up in Huron. She attended undergraduate school at Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS earning her Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She continued her education at Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE graduating in 2012 with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. Dr. Faul moved back to Huron in 2014 and took over Dr. Thomas Hajek’s practice in 2014, renaming the office Prairie Smiles Family Dentistry. 

Dr. Faul currently resides in Huron with her husband Nathan (Office Manager) and their three children. She enjoys reading, activities with her children, traveling, and spending weekends at the cabin on Lake Byron with family and friends.

Julianne Loewen, DDS

DENTIST

Dr. Loewen was born and raised in Huron. She completed her undergraduate education at Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Biology in 2019. Dr. Loewen continued her education at Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE where she graduated with her Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2023.

Dr. Loewen is excited to be moving back to Huron and looks forward to attending all her nieces and nephews events. In her free time she enjoys playing the piano, running, and going to the lake.

Justine Mehling

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Justine grew up in Waubay, South Dakota. She attended North Dakota State College of Science earning her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. She currently resides on her family farm outside of Wessington with her husband, Cole and their two children. Justine enjoys relaxing at the lake, gardening, craft projects, and helping on her farm. Justine has enjoyed working at Prairie Smiles Family Dentistry since 2015 and looks forward to meeting you and your family. 

Kelsey Kalkman

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Kelsey grew up in Huron, South Dakota. She attended the University of South Dakota earning her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. Kelsey has enjoyed working as a hygienist for over five years. She joined Prairie Smiles the summer of 2019. She lives on a farm in Miranda, SD with her husband Wes and their two daughters. Kelsey enjoys spending time at the lake, traveling and completing DIY projects.

Grayson Gruenhagen

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Grayson grew up and currently lives in De Smet, South Dakota. She attended the University of South Dakota, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. Grayson joined the Prairie Smiles Family Dentistry team in the summer of 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the lake with her friends and family, traveling, and attending sporting events.

Christa Horn

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Christa was born and raised in the Huron area, attending Lake Area Tech for Dental Assisting. She has worked in the dental field since 1992 and has been a part of this practice since 1998. 

She is married to Jeff, who was also raised in Huron. Together they have three children: Tyler, Tanner, and Taylor. Tyler and his wife, Alyssa, recently blessed them with their first grandchild, Ridge.  She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, fishing, babysitting Ridge, and attending all the sporting events that Taylor participates in. 

Brooke VonEye

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Brooke attended Lake Area Technical Institute where she earned her certification in Dental Assisting in 2001. She has been part of the Prairie Smiles Family Dentistry team since 2013. She lives in Woonsocket with her husband, Tim and their four children. Outside of the office, Brooke enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.

Jackie Carver

BILLING AND INSURANCE COORDINATOR

With 20 years of experience in office and customer service, Jackie helps our patients understand their insurance benefits and how to utilize their insurance to its fullest. She enjoys working and laughing with Dr. Faul and her coworkers. She and her husband, Paul, have three kids and six grandchildren, so far! Her faith, family, and friends all play important roles in her live. She has a passion for music, cooking and travel. “Your life may be the only Bible some people ever see,” so I pray, “Lord, let Them see You through Me.”

Nathan Faul

OFFICE MANAGER

Nathan grew up in Topeka, Kansas and met his wife, Dr. Faul, while earning a BA in International Studies from Tabor College in Hillsboro, KS. Nathan has many duties around the office including dental equipment repair, bookkeeping, computers and often brings coffee or snacks for the staff.