Chippewa Center for Dental Excellence

Dr. Kristine Bechard graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1992 and then worked for a year as a dentist on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Ft. Defiance, AZ where her first son was born. In July of 1993, Dr. Bechard moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where both of her parents were raised, and worked there as a dentist for 21 years. Most recently she has been practicing in Durand and Thorp, Wisconsin. She is excited to get back to the Chippewa Valley area where all four childre...Read Moren were all raised. Dr. Bechard is a member of both the West Central Wisconsin Study Club and the Chippewa Valley Dental Society. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bechard enjoys golfing, camping, playing the piano, riding motorcycles and community theatre. Dr. Bechard believes in establishing great relationships with all of her patients and providing them with the highest quality of dentistry possible. She is excited to be taking over an office dedicated to excellence in dentistry and patient care. Read Less

Sheila Brown is the friendly voice you'll hear on the phone and brings with her over twenty years of dental experience to help assist our patients. Whether you have questions about treatment, insurance, or finances, she'll do her best to help you. Sheila lives in Eau Claire with her husband and family. She is a big animal lover and has several pets at home. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Bret, and their three kids, relaxing by the fire pit, and playing volleyball.

Cathy Jensen recently retired after 37 years with Chippewa County. She started working for Dr. Crane in February 2011 and is working part-time at our front desk with Sheila Brown. She and her husband have been actively involved with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for the past 12 years. They are also actively involved with several of the Chippewa County 4-H programs with their two grandchildren. She and her husband enjoy spending time with family, friends and golfing.

Ingrid Shaurette grew up in Chippewa Falls and is thrilled to be working in her hometown! She has been a dental hygienist for the past 14 years and is coming to our team from previously working as a dental hygienist in Eau Claire. She is married to the love of her life, and they have raised three beautiful ladies and blessed with two granddaughters and one grandson. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, snow shoeing, boating, and campfires.