Daniel L. Mengedoth, DDS

Dr. Dan Mengedoth has been caring for smiles since 1997, after earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of MN in Minneapolis, MN. His passion is educating patients, and applying his knowledge and experience in comprehensive and functional cosmetic dentistry. He has been a member of various study clubs, and has extensive training from some of the most prestigious dental professionals in the country. He has spent many hours training at The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, FL, and the Spear Dental Institute in Scottsdale, AZ.

In his free time, Dr. Dan enjoys spending time with his dental assistant/wife, Jackie, and their four boys. He also has an appreciation for and interest in classic cars, fast cars, and anything requiring gun powder. Independence Day is hands down his favorite holiday. He has rescued several dachshunds through the years, and for some variety, added a Basset Hound to the mix .

Brenda, Office Administrator

Brenda Dukek has been the Office Administrator at Mengedoth Dental since September 16, 2019. She moved to Fargo in 2004 and started her career in the NICU as an LPN. This is where her friendship with Dr. Dan & Jackie began as they met while visiting their first-born Max. Throughout the years, she has worked in both the clinical field as well as Information Technology and had been doing so up until her move to the dental office.

She lives in West Fargo where she enjoys spending time with her adult children, Michael (wife Laura) who live in Walcott and Kristin (husband Brian) who live in Mapleton.  Brenda stays active spending time with her grandchildren Aiyana, Alioth, Alvin, Alakai, Alanis, Braelynn and Baylee.

Jackie, Dental Assistant and HR/Accounting

Jackie (Mari) Mengedoth has been walking and working alongside Dr. Mengedoth in various capacities since they met in 8th grade. She graduated from Shanley High School in Fargo, and received a BA from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. In addition to her many years with Mengedoth Dental, she has worked in various businesses in management and customer service, and most recently has taken on the role of Dental Assistant at Mengedoth Dental.

Jackie and Dr. Dan were married in 1993, and are the proud parents of four handsome boys; Maximus, Austin, Samuel and Simon. Jackie and Dr. Dan also have adopted many dachshunds over the years. Jackie enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. She also finds joy in singing at church.

Natalie, Dental Assistant

Natalie graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at MState in 2026. She is continuing her education to pursue her dream of becoming a Dental Hygienist. She loves learning new things and is passionate about making patients feel heard and cared for while in the dental chair.

Natalie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going on trips with her Fiancé, and doing several crafts. She loves reading, making gifts with her Cricut, trying new foods, and decorating. Family is very important to her and she loves making new memories with them whenever she can.

Cali, Registered Dental Hygienist

Cali Johnson has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since graduating from M State in the Spring of 2021. She spent some time in the cities, then moved to Grand Rapids, and eventually moved back to the area in the Fall of 2022 so she could be close to family. She has been at Mengedoth Dental since the Spring of 2023.

Cali loves to spend time with her friends and family. Her and her husband, Devin, are enjoying being back in the area, near family. She loves reading in her spare time, loves a good DIY project, and working on a new craft.

Hannah, Dental Hygienist

Hannah graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 2012. 

Hannah is a world traveler, her companion and best friend is a Chihuahua Minpin called Daisy Jones. Hannah loves practicing and teaching yoga. Her passions are snowboarding & hotsprings, making art, hiking in the mountains, sauntering thru the woods, oneWheeling in the tree trails, exploring new realities and being engulfed in nature. She enjoys motorcycling/dirt-biking and sailing the open seas. She’s been seen pickin’ the banjo a time or two. She’s a peculiar character who rarely takes anything seriously and laughs a lot; a true free spirit. 

Max, Clinical Assistant

Max Mengedoth joined Mengedoth Dental in April 2025, assuming the roll of Clinical Assistant.  He is Dr. Dan’s oldest son, and graduated from Davie’s High School in Fargo.  In his free time, he and his girlfriend enjoy going to the lake, watching movies, and hanging out with friends and family. Max also enjoys watching professional sports and keeping up with the latest sports news.