Dr. Karl Anderson is a doctor of dental surgery. He is the owner and leader of this practice. He strives to provide you with the best care possible and wants you to have a great experience. He also takes pride in providing a positive work environment for his employees. His educational background includes a bachelors in Interdisciplinary Science from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota class of 2015. He is distinguished graduating Magna Cum Laude and with academic honors. Dr. Karl is a husband and a father of three. Dr. Karl's hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, music, and agriculture.
Dr. Kurt Anderson
Dr. Kurt Anderson established Anderson Dental, Center for Dental excellence in 1986 and has been practicing family and general dentistry in Rapid City and the Black Hills area since. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1986 from the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry, with honors. Dr. Anderson is currently enjoying semi-retirement, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and grandkids.
Our Team
Sonya
Team Leader
Sonya is our Team Leader. She started working in the dental field in 2013 and joined the Anderson Dental crew in April of 2018. She grew up on a ranch in between the Black Hills and the Badlands. She has a wonderful husband, Clayton and a beautiful little girl, Emma. They look forward to teaching her about the beautiful Black Hills. Sonya enjoys working in an office that strives to keep our patients happy and healthy.
Courtney
Registered Dental Hygienist
Courtney received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from USD, Vermillion in 2009. She has been a hygienist with Anderson Dental since 2010.
Courtney is able to build strong relationships with the patients because she truly cares about their oral health. She provides gentle dentistry care and she believes the patient is always top priority.
Courtney enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as her friends and family.
Kim
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kim has been with Anderson Dental since December 1, 2014. She feels blessed to be employed at an office where she can give the patients the time and education they need.
Arica
Front Desk Scheduling
Arica has been an Administrative Assistant at Anderson Dental since June of 2019. She was born and raised in the Black Hills and loves spending time with her husband, step daughter and two dogs. Arica’s main goal is to make sure that all of our patients feel comfortable and welcome!
Santa
Registered Dental Hygienist
Santa is a Utah College of Dental Hygiene High Honors graduate where she received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Santa also has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science from the University of Latvia. Continuing education is a high priority in her life. She believes in helping others and is honored to work with all of her patients.
Santa was born and raised in Latvia (Europe) and is her first language is Latvian. After graduating from the University of Latvia, she moved to South Dakota where she started a new chapter with her husband, Adam. They have two wonderful boys who are finally old enough to travel with them and go on some amazing hikes.
Regalia
Dental Assistant
Regalia originally grew up in the Caribbean where she went to college and had a rewarding career in marketing until moving to the U.S. where she decided to switch careers. She lived in Arizona in 2012 where she became a Certified Dental Assistant and has loved it ever since. She loves interacting with her patients while helping to provide the best dental care possible. Regalia resides in Rapid City, enjoys exploring the Black Hills and spending as much quality time as possible with her two amazing kids.
Lisa
Sterilization Tech
Lisa has been an assistant at Anderson Dental since June of 2019. She attended school in Arizona for dental assisting in 2007. She decided to move back to South Dakota because she missed the cooler weather! She and her husband, Adam, share 4 kids and 2 dogs together. They love working on their home and going out on their Harley.
Emilie
Dental Assistant
Emilie joined Anderson Dental as an assistant in July of 2021. She grew up in Wyoming but is now living in the Black Hills with her fiancé. She enjoys all things outdoors and is looking forward to her career at Anderson Dental.
