Get to Know Dr. Amy DeYoung

Meet Dr. Amy DeYoung from Park Dental Hugo!  Dr. DeYoung joined Park Dental in 2014 and enjoys treating children and adults.  Check out her profile below to get to know more about her, including what travel destinations are on her bucket list!

What made you choose dentistry?
I wanted a tangible skill that I could use anywhere.  Meeting dentists who had an impact on their communities and were able to give of their time in unique ways appealed to me.  I enjoy working with my hands.

What do you love most about being a dentist or what do you find the most rewarding?
I’ve enjoyed seeing patients throughout their care.  I see kids, I see their grandparents, their aunts, uncles and it’s really fun to make those relational connections with patients.  Clinically, I love getting people out of painful tooth situations.

What’s your care/treatment philosophy?
Get patients out of pain, and fast!  Preventive dentistry is crucial to treating patients.

Is there a particular area of dentistry you enjoy the most or like to focus on?
I like the variety.

When did you start or how many years have you been with Park Dental?
I’ve been with Park Dental for 7+ years.

What is one thing you love most about Park Dental?
Collaboration with dentists, hygienists and specialists.  I love that we make dentistry easy and accessible to our patients.

What do you enjoy most about being part of a group practice?
You have to enjoy people to work in a group practice, and we all do!  We laugh a lot while doing dentistry which makes it fun for patients and for our team members.

And now for a little fun, let’s get to know Dr. DeYoung on a personal level.

• What did you want to be when you were a kid?
  A flight attendant
• What was your very first job?
  Blockbuster video – Be kind, rewind
• What do you like to do on your days off?
  Play mini-basketball, wake surf, waterski, play tennis, bake cookies, travel, watch the Hallmark Channel
• What’s your favorite food or drink?
  Warm chocolate chip cookies and milk
• Who is your hero or who inspires you?
  Mother Teresa, David Robinson, Dolly Parton
• What is an interesting fact that people may not know about you?
  I’m an auditory learner and love listening to audiobooks and podcasts.  This is quite boring though – so let’s say SCUBA DIVING! I love marine animals and the relaxing sensation of being under water.
• If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  Bucket list:  Israel, hiking in the Himalayas, New Zealand, Southern Chili
• What’s your favorite movie?
  The Sound of Music
• What’s your favorite genre of music to listen to?
  80’s!
• What are your hobbies?
  I’ll try almost anything.  I love hiking and enjoying the outdoors.  Tennis, waterskiing, wake surfing, snow skiing, walking my dog, e-biking, anything with my boys.
• What’s your favorite holiday?
  4th of July
• Do you speak any other languages?
  I used to speak Spanish well.
• Are you scared of or have a fear of anything?
  Extreme fear of moths
• What’s your favorite thing about living in Minnesota/Wisconsin?
  Planning a warm weather vacation for January or February and living vicariously through others going to warm places.
• Do you have any hidden talents?
  Nope, none.  I’m an open book.
• What’s your favorite season?
  Summer
• What’s your favorite color?
  Blue
• What’s your favorite animal?
  My dog Cruz
• How many different states have you lived in?
  Grew up in Colorado, then moved to Minnesota!  1 + 1 = 2

Dr. DeYoung practices at our Hugo, MN location.  To learn more about Dr. DeYoung and schedule an appointment, click here.