Meet the Doctors
SOUTHEASTERN DENTAL CENTER COMPASSIONATE DENTISTS
The dentists at Southeastern Dental Center specialize in general family dentistry services. They work with patients of all ages in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. Making you feel comfortable and relax is their number one priority. If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet one of our doctors, please call 605 335-8030.
DAN KOHLER D.D.S.
Dr. Kohler is a South Dakota native who hails from Brandon. After graduating from Brandon Valley High School in 2007, he attended the University of Sioux Falls on both academic and track & field scholarships. He then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he graduated in 2017.
Dr. Kohler has experience in both private practice and community health dentistry. He is a member of state and national dental associations, and is also an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Kohler has extensive training in esthetic and implant dentistry, and has also completed a program in comprehensive orthodontics, which he finished in 2019.
He and his wife Jamie, who is also a dentist, reside in Sioux Falls with their French Bulldogs Frank and Olive, who often visit the dental office and greet patients. He enjoys the outdoors, especially cycling, triathlon, and travel.
Dr. Kohler enjoys treating both adults and children, and looks forward to adding to Southeastern Dental Center’s sterling reputation for quality, compassionate, and ethical dental care.
JAMIE KERN KOHLER D.D.S.
Dr. Kern Kohler grew up in Verndale, Minnesota. She graduated from Verndale High School in 2010. She then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota as a chemistry major. During college, she completed two summers of research in chemistry at SDSU. Upon graduating early in 2013, Dr. Kern attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where she met her husband, Dan.
Dr. Kern is passionate about treating the under-served and has spent over three years in the public health setting for South Dakota. She now practices at Southeastern Dental Center and still devotes some of her time at Falls Community Health. She has extensive knowledge and experience in oral surgery and pediatric dentistry.
She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband and dogs, Frank and Olive. In her free time, Dr. Kern enjoys running, spending time with her family, and traveling. She has completed several half marathons and 10 mile races over the past few years.
Dr. Kern enjoys treating patients of all backgrounds and ages. She believes everyone deserves quality and comprehensive care that is tailored to their individual motivations and needs.
MELISSA GIBSON D.D.S.
Dr. Gibson grew up in Pierre, SD, and graduated from T. F. Riggs High School. She then attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for her undergraduate degree, before earning her dental degree from The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2006. She started practicing at a dental office in Harrisburg, SD working full-time for seven years. Dr. Gibson then decided that part-time would be a better fit for her family, in 2013 she joined her long-time friend and founder of Southeastern Dental Center, Dr. Daniel Goede.
Dr. Gibson is an active member of the American Dental Association and the South Dakota Dental Association. She serves as a board member for the South Dakota Dental Foundation and volunteers her time with the Donated Dental Services organization and the Sioux Empire Smiles yearly free dental clinic. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and especially enjoys being able to go into preschool classrooms to teach kids about the importance of good dental health.
Dr. Gibson and her husband Scott, have two girls; Evelyn and Mae. They also have two furry babies, Lilly and Biscuit. The Gibson family in their spare time enjoys being at the lake and golfing together. When Dr. Gibson is not in the office, she is helping in the class room at her children’s school. Along with teaching Sunday school and keeping busy with her daughter’s activities.