Meet Our Team
Cedar Rapids Smile Center, PLC
Get to Know Our Dental Team
At Cedar Rapids Smile Center, PLC, we are committed to providing quality care for patients in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. This is possible with our excellent team. We have over 70 years of combined experience, and we're ready to provide dental care for the whole family. Get to know us below or contact us now for an appointment.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Yossi was born and raised in Monticello, IA. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1978 and has been practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA since 1980. He has been extensively trained in general dentistry and is a member of the following organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Iowa Dental Association (life member)
- University District Dental Society (former treasurer)
- IDA President's Award (2017 recipient)
- Academy of General Dentistry (life member)
- Mastership Level (achieved July 2017)
- Iowa Academy of General Dentistry (former president)
- Linn County Dental Society (former president)
- University of Iowa College of Dentistry Alumni Association (former president)
- Pierre Fauchard Academy (prestigious society elected to by dental peers)
Dr. Yossi lives in Cedar Rapids, IA with his wife, Deb, who is also on staff as a dental hygienist. They have two adult children, Megan and Chris.
Dr. Watson was born and raised in Iowa, growing up in Charles City. She received her bachelor of science degree graduating cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa, while playing women’s basketball for the Panthers. From there, she attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and graduated as a licensed dentist in 2013. As a general dentist, Dr. Watson enjoys many areas of comprehensive dental care from simple restorations to treating children, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, and implants.
She enjoys being a part of the Cedar Rapids community and giving her patients the best quality dental care in a comfortable, caring environment. Dr. Watson is an active member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Iowa Dental Association. She strives to stay up to date with the latest techniques and technologies in the dental profession.
Dr. Watson currently resides in Cedar Rapids, IA with her husband, Nick, two daughters, Raya and Juna, and her son, Mack. They have a goldendoodle dog named, Kirby. Dr. Watson enjoys traveling, reading, running, cheering on the Panthers and Hawkeyes, boating, cooking, and exercising.
Dr. Henrich grew up in Mason City, IA. He obtained his bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in business from Wartburg College in 2010 and was a trombone player in the band. Dr. Henrich earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2014 from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and started working at the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in 2014.
He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and is dedicated to providing quality, conservative dentistry for his patients through the use of some of the latest techniques and technology. He believes that patient education and building lasting relationships with his patients are essential parts of practicing dentistry.
Dr. Henrich is an active member of the dental community. He has volunteered at the Iowa Mission of Mercy and enjoys pediatric dental screenings. He maintains memberships with the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Iowa Dental Association.
Dr. Henrich married his wife, Dr. Jenna Henrich (optometrist), in August of 2013 and they have three children Natalie, Jeremiah, and Clara. They enjoy spending time with family and friends as well as riding their bikes, watching movies, and going for walks. Dr. Henrich is also an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He looks forward to meeting you and helping you maintain a healthy smile!
Dental Hygienists
Jillian started at the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in February 2017 and has 20 years of dental experience with 16 years as a dental hygienist. Jillian's main goal is to make every patient feel comfortable and important. She wants to educate her patients about their unique dental needs without the lecture.
She feels that her job revolves around making long-lasting relationships. Jillian is looking forward to meeting you and your family.
In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her husband, Joe, and their kids, Oliver and Natalie. They love being on their boat on the Mississippi River. She also has horses and she competes in show jumping. She also has two dogs that are always with the family wherever they go.
Andrea joined CRSC in July 2016. She graduated from Kirkwood Community College in 2015 with an associate of applied science degree in dental hygiene. She has been proudly practicing dental hygiene in the Cedar Rapids, IA area ever since.
Andrea has two daughters who keep her very busy. She enjoys attending their dance events, performances, and competitions. They have two dogs, Buddy, an Aussiedoodle, and Rudy, a Poogle. Andrea likes getting together with her family for bonfires and cookouts. She also loves to cook and bake.
Deb received her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Iowa. She has over 40 years of experience as a dental hygienist in clinical and public health settings. She was president of the Dental Hygienists Association and served on the Iowa Dental Board for nine years.
Deb is currently the business manager at the Cedar Rapids Smile Center. She and her husband, Dr. Dennis Yossi, have two grown children, Megan and Chris.
Kristi has an AAS degree from Kirkwood Community College. She has been a dental hygienist since 2009 and joined the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in March 2010. She loves making patients smile!
Kristi has three children, Ethan born in 2005, Kora born in 2012, and Kyson born in 2019. Kristi enjoys spending time with family and friends and taking her kids to fun places. She loves traveling, and she is especially fond of weekend trips in the family camper to Prairie du Chein. Other hobbies include swimming, art, boat rides, and waterskiing. She is also a fan of flamingos!
Bailey graduated in 2020 from Carl Sandburg College with an associate of applied science degree in dental hygiene. She joined the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in September 2020. Bailey is passionate about her career and loves making a difference in her patients’ lives.
She lives in Marion, IA with her boyfriend, Carter, who is on the Marion Fire Department. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her hometown of Davenport, IA.
Chloe graduated from Kirkwood Community College in 2021 with an associate of applied science degree in dental hygiene. She is from Illinois but moved to Cedar Rapids, IA in 2018 for school.
She and her boyfriend have a miniature lop bunny named Max! Chloe spends her time reading, watching movies, or hanging out with family and friends!
She says, “I love getting to know my patients and creating a personal connection with them."
Dana began her dental career at Kirkwood in 1991 with dental assisting. She went back to school for dental hygiene and graduated in 1997 from Hawkeye Community College. In her 30-year dental career, she has seen a lot of changes and continues to evolve with those changes. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and claims to "have the best patients!"
She has two grown boys and one bossy cat at home. She loves to be on her kayak or bike. She is always looking forward to her next vacation adventure!
Leigha joined the CRSC in June 2023. She recently graduated from Hawkeye Community College with her associate degree in dental hygiene. She is thrilled to be working with our patients.
She has four younger siblings back home who keep her busy. Leigha lives in Hiawatha with her yellow lab, Thor. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time at her family's cabin on Lake Delhi.
Kaela joined the CRSC team in May 2024. She attended Hawkeye Community College, where she received an AS and AAS degree for hygiene. Her work experience ranges from nannying throughout her college years and waitressing or bartending for over seven years.
Kaela grew up with two younger siblings, Kylie and Lukas, and has three dogs named Murphy, Mavey, and Monroe. In her free time, she can be found spending time with her friends, family, and dogs, venturing out to the lake, or finding a good book to read!
Dental Assistants
Makayla graduated from Kirkwood Community College from the Dental Assisting program with an applied science degree in 2018. She has been with the Cedar Rapids Smile Center since her internship in November of 2017. She helps coordinate treatment for our patients!
During her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Erica has been a registered dental assistant for 17 years and has expanded function certification. Prior to that, she was an office manager. For the last five years with CRSC, Erica has managed the orthodontics cases and provided lab technician skills for the office.
She spends her free time with her family. She enjoys boating, reading, and working out.
Sharon has been with CRSC since June 2008. She received her dental assisting training from Northeast Iowa Community College at Peosta and has been in the dental field since 1998.
Sharon lives in Cedar Rapids with her boyfriend, Richard. She enjoys reading, scuba diving, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and going to Iowa games.
Liz joined the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in April 2023. She has a background in healthcare and has almost five years of experience as a CNA. She is a great fit for our team.
Some of her favorite things are cooking, traveling, occasionally diving into a good book, and spending time with friends and family.
Kylie started as a dental assistant here in March of 2023 and has recently earned her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting license. Although she loves being an assistant, her future dental plan in dentistry is to continue her education and become a Dental Hygienist!
She is originally from Iowa City, IA but has now moved up to the area and loves it! In her free time, you can find her traveling, shopping, or hanging out with family and friends.
Brooke started with the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in August of 2024 after graduating from Kirkwood Community College with an associate degree in dental assisting.
She enjoys spending time outdoors, and she loves being with her family and friends.
Syri joined the CRSC in 2024. She has a year of dental experience as a dental assistant and hopes to someday become a dental hygienist.
In her free time, you might find her going shopping, spending time with her boyfriend, Carter, or exploring the outdoors. A fun fact about Syri is that she was on a competitive water skiing team for six years!
Administrative Team
Caitlin joined the CRSC in March 2016. She has six years of administrative experience prior to starting at our office. Caitlin is a current Notary Public.
Caitlin and her husband, Taylor, have two beautiful children that keep them busy. They also have a German shepherd dog named Skully. In her free time, you might find her reading, tending to her many houseplants, spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, or watching Hawkeye sports!
Angie has been with CRSC since October 2010. She started her dental career in 1992 as a dental assistant and went on to get certified in expanded functions. However, she has been focusing mainly on our insurance support at CRSC since 2010. Angie is a current Notary Public.
Angie attended Hawkeye Community College for respiratory therapy. In her free time, she enjoys muscle cars, motorcycling, cooking, writing poems, and spending time with family, especially her son, Jacob.
Corinne joined the Cedar Rapids Smile Center in December 2016. Professionally, she has been in the customer service industry since 2006.
She enjoys reading, camping, and going on adventures with her family. She is married to Brandon, and they have two daughters, Lucy and Eloise.
Katie joined the CRSC in August 2019. She graduated from Benedictine College in 2015 with a degree in art. She worked as a dental technician before joining our team.
She enjoys crafting, bike riding, and watching Korean dramas. You can also find her spending time with her boyfriend, Ryan, and three cats, Jack, Faye, and Nugget.
Mackenzie joined the CRSC in May 2023. She attended the University of Iowa and received a bachelor degree in human physiology. She also almost completed a dental hygiene degree through Kirkwood but decided she enjoyed the administrative side of dentistry more.
She previously worked in a large dental office in a suburb of Minnesota, but recently moved back to the Cedar Rapids, IA area to be closer to family. She has a son, Barrett, and a daughter, Amallia. She's a huge animal person; they're like her kids! She has two bulldogs, Daisy and Maui.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her kids and family, crafting, and completing do-it-yourself projects. She loves cooking, baking, and cheering on the Hawkeyes!
Tyler joined the CRSC in June of 2023. Before joining our team, most of her working career has been spent in teaching and childcare.
She has three children, two boys and one girl, as well as a French bulldog and Boston terrier mix. In her free time, she loves to read, be outdoors, spend time with her children, and watch them play sports. Go Hawks!
Trish had previously worked at CRSC for 20 years starting in 1988. She is now working two mornings a week and enjoys reconnecting with patients that she knew from years ago!
Trish has a little dog, Mila, that takes up a lot of her time. She enjoys walking, biking, and gardening. Her favorite thing to do is spending time with her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends. In her free time, she can be found volunteering at her church and St. Vincent DePaul.
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