Welcome to Navarre Dental, where we always put our patients first. Our dental office is coordinated by a group of caring and highly-trained individuals who have years of experience in the dental field. Our goal is to provide only the best care available to all of our Navarre, MN dental patients.
Read below to learn more about our team and why we have made dentistry our passion!
Dr. Christina McCullough, DDS
Dentist
Christina is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She has been practicing for eighteen years, and has gained significant dental experience working in community health and a large group practice prior to Navarre Dental.
Christina is interested in all areas of dentistry with a primary goal of treating the entire family and making each patient feel comfortable in the dental office. Since purchasing Navarre Dental, she has worked to improve the patient experience through hours of continuing education and improvements in technology.
When not at work, you will find Christina and her husband, Brian, enjoying their free time boating on Lake Minnetonka and walking their Jack Russell Terrier, Stetson, around town.
Sue , LDA
Dental Assistant
Most days you can find Sue chairside assisting Dr. McCullough. Sue loves getting to know the patients and prides herself at making them feel at ease with their dental procedures.
In her down time, Sue enjoys cooking, staying active with her family, and spending time at their cabin in Hackensack.
Abby, LDA
Dental Assistant
Dana
Office Manager
Dana is born and raised in Minnesota. She has 13+ years of experience in the health care management field including billing, insurance and patient care coordination.
She is married and has three adult daughters. In her free time she enjoys traveling, enjoying anything out in nature or by the water.
A fun fact about Dana is that she met our office as a patient, she enjoyed the care that she received and the atmosphere so much that she wanted to work with us!
Kristin , RDH
Hygienist, Scheduling and Insurance Coordinator
Kristin wears many hats at our dental office working as both a registered dental hygienist and a scheduling and insurance coordinator. Kristin is originally from Baraboo, WI but now calls Excelsior home.
When she is not working, Kristin loves traveling with her family. She also owns her own photography business and can usually be found behind the lens of a camera.
Kristin has been with our dental practice since April 2018, and we love having her as a talented member of our dental staff!
Jodie , MSDH, RDH
Hygienist
Jodie grew up in Wadena/ Verndale, MN. She joined Navarre Dental in June 2023. Jodie has been in dentistry for 29 years. In that time she has dedicated herself to learning as much as she can to serve her patients, by educating them and treating them with the most current evidence-based treatments. She is dedicated to the field of dentistry and demonstrated that when she earned her Master’s of Science in Dental Hygiene degree at the University of Minnesota.
Jodie is a proud member and leader in the American Dental Hygienists Association/ Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association.
In her free time, Jodie enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, crafting and hosting friends and family at their home.
Kelly , RDH
Hygienist
Kelly is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from Kansas City with a degree in Dental Hygiene of Applied Sciences. She joined Navarre dental in 2022. Kelly enjoys building relationships with her patients and educating them on the importance of their overall oral health.
Outside the office, Kelly enjoys cooking, traveling, DIY projects, and spending time with family and friends.
Ali , BSDH
Hygienist
Ali joined Navarre Dental in 2024. She graduated from Herzing University in 2018, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She is dedicated to providing gentle, thorough care, and helping patients feel comfortable and informed of their oral health.
Outside the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two young sons, and playful yellow lab.
Regina , RDH
Hygienist
Regina joined the Navarre Dental staff in 2017. She started her dental career as a chairside assistant and went on to receive her Dental Hygiene degree from Argosy University.
In 2011, she was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service bronze award for her work with Medical Team International’s Mobile Dental Unit.
Regina and her husband Scott have three Italian Greyhounds that keep them laughing and busy. When she does get some down time, Regina enjoys baking and traveling with Scott.