At Deadwood Dental we view each patient as an individual deserving of the same degree of personal care and attention as members of our own families.  Consequently, our staff has been selected on the basis of their friendly, compassionate attitudes, with particular attention given to their integrity as dental professionals and their ability to work as a team.

Augmenting the talents they bring and experience they acquire, ongoing training and education is provided to each team member to keep them up to date on emerging procedures, techniques and technology.

This ensures that we provide each patient the very best that dentistry has to offer, along with a level of personalized care, consultation and treatment that exceeds their expectations.

We are proud of each member of our team and invite you to acquaint yourself with them, both through the website and in person during your visit.

Administrative Team

Our Administrative Team has many years of training and experience in the field of dentistry and are dedicated to understanding and addressing the various needs of each patient.

Cathie is a Lead/Deadwood native and is our appointment coordinator. She will usually be the person you will talk to when calling our office and will likely be the first face you see when you arrive. She will work to schedule your visits at times that are best for you.

Cathie is a RN and has worked as a school nurse. She and her husband Jim have raised four girls. She enjoys golf, bowling, sports, and most importantly her nine grandchildren (wow).
Rose, also a Lead/Deadwood native, is our office financial coordinator.  Rose will assist you with your insurance and help you arrange a payment plan that will keep our services within your budget.

Rose is active in local government and very involved with the Animal Shelter. She and her husband Rick have adopted so many pets that we've lost count.

Assisting Team

Our chair-side assistants are career professionals. They will ensure that you are made to feel comfortable during your visit and will help guide you through your dental experience.

Cheryl has demonstrated a high level of proficiency as she's worked to build her career in dentistry. She is board certified and clearly enjoys the care she provides our patients. Cheryl, her husband, two sons and daughter enjoy living in the Black Hills. She enjoys crafts and reading, as well as camping and fishing with her family.
Leenetta is a very capable assistant and a valuable member of our team.  She is a native of Lead-Deadwood and currently resides in Central City.  She enjoys the outdoors, riding four wheelers and fishing with her boyfriend.


Hygiene Team

We are fortunate to have the best Hygienists in the area associated with the clinic. They are extremely gentle and thorough. They have received post graduate training in Periodontal Soft Tissue Management and are enthusiastic about reviewing advancements in methods and techniques that are of benefit to our patients. A large number of our patients find that their hygiene appointment is the relaxing point of their day.

Cathy has been a hygienist in our office for over 23 years. Our patients enjoy her warm, friendly, caring attitude, as well as the personal interest she takes in each patient she sees -- she has quite a following. We are fortunate to have Cathy on our team. She and her husband Joe have three children and enjoy watching their children participate in their various sports. The whole family enjoys their horses.
Irene has been associated with us for over 25 years. She has been a Hygienist for over 40 years and is a seasoned professional. Her experience and expertise have been extremely helpful in evaluating treatment options, as well as determining  recommended patient care regimens.

Irene has two children and enjoys writing poetry and walking for fitness.

Our Doctors

Dr. Lennard Hopper is a 2006 graduate with High Honors of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and began as an associate, prior to acquiring the practice.  

Dr. Hopper is a member of the American Dental Association, the South Dakota Dental Association and recently received the International College Of Dentists Award for Excellence.

Dr.Hopper and his wife Taaron grew up in Pierre, South Dakota. They have three children.  Sienna, their daughter is the youngest, and two sons, Gavin and Ethan.  

He enjoys hunting and fishing with family, Cub Scouting with his eldest son, is a member of Lead-Deadwood Elks. 

Dr. Dennis Mills is a 1974 Graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha Nebraska. He is also a graduate of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Dr. Mills retired in May, 2010, but remains on staff as both an advisor and consultant.  

Dr. Mills, together with his wife Debi have raised six children and enjoy 12 grandchildren. His avocations include sailing, scuba diving, skiing and bicycling.



You may reach the clinic at 605-578-3810 or 800-641-2035, or
email us at: deadwooddental@mato.com