Our Staff

Alyssa Hedstrom

DDS — Dentist

ABOUT ALYSSA

Pat Pawlowski

DDS — Dentist

ABOUT PAT

Karina Roth

Business Manager

ABOUT KARINA

Bonnie Dalin

Registered Dental Hygienist

ABOUT BONNIE

Victoria Marguitova

Registered Dental Hygienist

ABOUT VICTORIA

Elissa Smith

Receptionist

ABOUT ELISSA

Kristy Ekroot

Licensed Dental Assistant

ABOUT KRISTY

Cathy Terry

Licensed Dental Assistant

ABOUT CATHY

Carrie Hagen

Licensed Dental Assistant

ABOUT CARRIE

Abby Van Dusen

Dental Assistant

ABOUT ABBY

Elunia Steckelberg

Dental Assistant

ABOUT ELUNIA

Contact Us

Phone: 218-387-2774
Fax: 218-387-1393
info@grandmaraisfamilydentistry.com

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303 East Third St
Grand Marais, MN 55604

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Hours

Monday - Thursday
8am - 5pm

Alyssa Hedstrom

Alyssa grew up in Grand Marais and graduated from Cook County High School. After receiving her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2004, she joined her father, Dr. Rolf, in practicing dentistry, then took over the practice in 2008. Dentistry is always evolving, and she enjoys expanding her knowledge and available services through continuing education. She is a member of the ADA, MDA, NEDDS and AOS.

Alyssa and her husband, Jonathan, have three daughters; their family loves sailing, swimming, traveling and adventures of all sorts. Alyssa also enjoys astrology, fashion, knitting, and sewing her own clothes. She is thankful everyday for the opportunity to live and work in a community she loves.

Pat Pawlowski

Dr. Pat Pawlowski grew up in the Chicagoland area and is proud to be a fourth-generation dentist. He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, and graduated in 2017 from Marquette University School of Dentistry, where he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honors Society. After spending many summers working in Minnesota’s beautiful lakes country he broke with tradition and left Chicago to join Grand Marais Family Dentistry in 2017. He enjoys serving the community by helping people achieve their oral health goals.

Karina Roth

Karina received her Bachelor’s degree in music and math from Simpson College in 1996. She started in the reception area of the office in 2010. Karina is the primary musician at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and music director for the Grand Marais Playhouse. She sings in a jazz quartet and teaches piano lessons. Karina is becoming certified in healing touch for animals, and spending time with her dog, Delilah.

Bonnie Dalin

Bonnie has been practicing dental hygiene since 2003. She moved from the Twin Cities to Grand Marais in 2016. She splits her time between Grand Marais Family Dentistry as a hygienist and as the Education Coordinator for the Oral Health Task Force. She loves spending time with her four wonderful children Sean, Aaliyah, Alonzo, and Eva. She also enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her horse, and just being around the Big Lake.

Victoria Marguitova

Victoria has been living in Minnesota since 2012. She joined the Grand Marais Family Dentistry in 2018 and worked as a dental assistant for a year. She decided to continue her education and in 2020 she became a registered dental hygienist. She enjoys spending her free time snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the winter and hiking and gardening in the summer. She also enjoys reading books and is an aspiring knitter.

Elissa Smith

Elissa joined our team in September of 2022. Elissa was born in Grand Marais and has lived here most of her life. She is the mother of three delightful children Trinity, Rohan and Devan. Elissa loves spending time with family and friends. In her free time (what free time) she enjoys sewing, painting, baking…pretty much anything artsy and creative and has an appreciation for antiques.

Kristy Ekroot

Kristy graduated from Hibbing Community College with a degree in Dental Assisting and has been working at our office since 1989. She and her husband, Craig, have a son and two grandchildren. When not at work, Kristy spends her time traveling to Canada or their cabin, where she enjoys camping, snowmobiling, and spending time with her grandsons.

Cathy Terry

Cathy received her degree in Dental Assisting from Hibbing Community college. A native of International Falls, she joined the office in August of 1997. Cathy and her husband, Dennis, have two adult children. Her greatest joy is being a grandma to Zachary, Leighton, Hailey, and Millie. She also enjoys fishing and is very active in water fitness and Zumba. Each summer, she grows tons of gorgeous tomatoes, vegetables and flowers!

Carrie Hagen

Carrie graduated from South Central College with a degree in Dental Assisting- after graduation she worked in an office in North Mankato for 24 years. Recently she made the move to Grand Marais and joined our team Sept. 2022. She and her husband Shane have two adult children and two 4-legged children named Beau and Daisy. When not at the office she love gardening, crafts, laughing with friends, and spending time with family.

Abby Van Dusen

Abby grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan, and came to Grand Marais by way of Minneapolis. She started her career in farming, and brings to the dental office more than a decade of experience as a care worker, supporting babies, children, new families and elders. Abby is an accomplished textile artist, and always has a knitting and/or weaving project in the works. She is excited to be a part of Grand Marais Family Dentistry!

Elunia Steckelberg

Elunia grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, migrated north to La Crosse, WI for Grad school, and eventually settled in Grand Marais with her husband in 2015. She has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and continues to practice PT independently through her private practice. She is excited to diversify her medical knowledge with this opportunity to work part time at the dental office.

Elunia loves to spend time on the water, hike and camp in the woods, downhill ski, garden, and play with her dog. She also enjoys singing, playing the piano, painting and crafting. She is grateful to call Grand Marais home.

Elunia is also the owner of Superior Movement: superior-movement.com