Have you ever wanted to go somewhere where everybody knows your name? Walk through the doors at Stork Orthodontics in West Des Moines, Iowa (IA) and that is exactly what you’ll get. We know that you are the most important part of what we do. Each of our team members is excited to welcome you to the Stork Orthodontics family.
Our highly trained team works exceptionally hard to best serve you. Our team members consistently exceed the continuing education requirements to ensure the orthodontic treatment you receive is sensational.
MelanieMelanie grew up in Des Moines and attended Iowa State University. She loves spending time with family and keeps busy travelling with her husband and two teenage daughters. In addition to rooting for the Cyclones and the Broncos, she enjoys cheering on her daughters at their cheerleading competitions around the country. She also loves animals including her two cats. Melanie has a passion for customer service and making others smile!
AshleyAshley achieved her own sensational smile right here at Stork Orthodontics. She enjoys spending time with friends, family, her boyfriend, and her golden retriever, Penny. She likes to try new restaurants in Des Moines, travel, and cheer on the Cyclones (Go State!)! Her favorites are Starbucks, cheesecake, and Diet Coke.
BrookeBrooke was born in Georgia and grew up in Kentucky. She became interested in orthodontics after getting her own braces as an adult and spending time in the office. She enjoys spending time with her family including her two cats, Princess and Oliver. Brooke likes to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Blackhawks. She also has a passion for trying new things and is obsessed with Dave Matthews Band!
SarahSarah lives in Granger and received on the job training before receiving her dental assistant certification. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters grilling and fishing. She is a (major) fan of Shinedown, the San Diego Chargers, and providing sensational Stork smiles.
Haley loves everything about orthodontics! She knows that a smile can create a lasting impression and loves helping provide sensational smiles at Stork Orthodontics. She grew up in Missouri and enjoys cheering on her favorite teams – Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting KC and the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Haley’s favorites include peanut butter because of its multiple purposes (a dipping sauce, a snack, a meal, or even to get rid of hiccups!), watching Scandal, and fall weather.
MaiyaMaiya received on the job training before obtaining her dental assistant certification. She loves spending time with her family and fur babies. In her free time, Maiya enjoys going to Iowa Hawkeyes games and watching movies. Maiya also enjoys creating relationships with all of our amazing patients while she helps them achieve their sensational smiles!
GraceGrace is from the Des Moines area and attended Hoover High School and Simpson College. She has an amazing husky, Kobe (named after Kobe Bryant), with whom she enjoys spending much of her spare time. She also has a very close family including her father, Tim (a pastor), her mother, Kim, and seven beautiful siblings. She keeps very busy playing basketball, participating in her church and mission trips, working out, and watching movies. She loves being the daughter of a pastor!
MargaretMargaret grew up in Houston, lived in North Carolina, then moved to West Des Moines in January. She obtained her BS from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!). Margaret is getting married in October and has a dog, Cola, and a cat, Whiskey. Fun facts about Margaret: She loves to bake, her dad is her best friend, she is the only one in her family with red hair, and she loves to travel! And her friends at Stork Orthodontics love her awesome accent!
JennaJenna was born and raised in Illinois. She attended Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois for Dental Hygiene. After practicing hygiene for years, she began lecturing about dental risk factors to doctors and teams around the country and Canada. Orthodontics has become a passion of Jenna’s. She loves being part of delivering sensational service and smiles that boosts patients’ confidence and truly changes their lives. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, trying new things and exploring Des Moines.
Melanie grew up in Des Moines and attended Iowa State University. She loves spending time with family and keeps busy travelling with her husband and two teenage daughters. In addition to rooting for the Cyclones and the Broncos, she enjoys cheering on her daughters at their cheerleading competitions around the country. She also loves animals including her two cats. Melanie has a passion for customer service and making others smile!
Ashley achieved her own sensational smile right here at Stork Orthodontics. She enjoys spending time with friends, family, her boyfriend, and her golden retriever, Penny. She likes to try new restaurants in Des Moines, travel, and cheer on the Cyclones (Go State!)! Her favorites are Starbucks, cheesecake, and Diet Coke.
Maiya received on the job training before obtaining her dental assistant certification. She loves spending time with her family and fur babies. In her free time, Maiya enjoys going to Iowa Hawkeyes games and watching movies. Maiya also enjoys creating relationships with all of our amazing patients while she helps them achieve their sensational smiles!
Brooke was born in Georgia and grew up in Kentucky. She became interested in orthodontics after getting her own braces as an adult and spending time in the office. She enjoys spending time with her family including her two cats, Princess and Oliver. Brooke likes to cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Blackhawks. She also has a passion for trying new things and is obsessed with Dave Matthews Band!
Sarah lives in Granger and received on the job training before receiving her dental assistant certification. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters grilling and fishing. She is a (major) fan of Shinedown, the San Diego Chargers, and providing sensational Stork smiles.
Haley loves everything about orthodontics! She knows that a smile can create a lasting impression and loves helping provide sensational smiles at Stork Orthodontics. She grew up in Missouri and enjoys cheering on her favorite teams – Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting KC and the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Haley’s favorites include peanut butter because of its multiple purposes (a dipping sauce, a snack, a meal, or even to get rid of hiccups!), watching Scandal, and fall weather.
Maiya received on the job training before obtaining her dental assistant certification. She loves spending time with her family and fur babies. In her free time, Maiya enjoys going to Iowa Hawkeyes games and watching movies. Maiya also enjoys creating relationships with all of our amazing patients while she helps them achieve their sensational smiles!
Grace is from the Des Moines area and attended Hoover High School and Simpson College. She has an amazing husky, Kobe (named after Kobe Bryant), with whom she enjoys spending much of her spare time. She also has a very close family including her father, Tim (a pastor), her mother, Kim, and seven beautiful siblings. She keeps very busy playing basketball, participating in her church and mission trips, working out, and watching movies. She loves being the daughter of a pastor!
Jenna was born and raised in Illinois. She attended Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois for Dental Hygiene. After practicing hygiene for years, she began lecturing about dental risk factors to doctors and teams around the country and Canada. Orthodontics has become a passion of Jenna’s. She loves being part of delivering sensational service and smiles that boosts patients’ confidence and truly changes their lives. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, trying new things and exploring Des Moines.
Dr. Stork understands the importance of a smile you can share with confidence. Additionally, he wants you to feel confident with your decision for your journey to your best smile ever. Here are a few ways to get started:
