About

Ross Schulte, DDS
Dr. Ross Schulte grew up in Milbank, South Dakota. He majored in microbiology at South Dakota State University before graduating from the University of Nebraska dental school in 1997. He has been practicing in the area since 2002 and continues his education several times a year. Dr. Schulte is a member of the American Dental Association® and the South Dakota Dental Association, and he has advanced training in dental implants.

Dr. Schulte’s goal as a dentist is to bring the latest technology and training to our patients so that they may have good experiences. He wants to make a difference for all of our patients!

Outside of the office, Dr. Schulte is married to Aimee, a practicing optometrist right next door to our office. Together, they have five children. Dr. Schulte enjoys hunting, fishing and being by the water.

Erika Zink, DDS
As an undergraduate, Dr. Erika Zink double majored in biology and microbiology with a minor in chemistry at South Dakota State University, graduating in 2000. She then graduated from the University of Nebraska dental school in 2004. Dr. Zink has been practicing in the area for over 15 years and continues her education each year. She is a member of the American Dental Association®, the American Orthodontic Society, the Watertown Dental Society and the South Dakota Dental Association. Her advanced training includes straight-wire orthodontics, and Invisalign® clear aligners.

Dr. Zink’s goal as a dentist is to help every patient feel comfortable and reduce their dental anxiety. She aims to treat all patients as family and help improve their dental health through the latest technology and treatment options.

Dr. Zink is a native of Brookings, South Dakota. She is married to her husband, Ryan, who is a fifth grade teacher and head tennis coach, and they have two daughters, Raeanna and Ellie, and one son, Kaden. Dr. Zink’s hobbies include traveling, running, hiking, baking and spending time with family.