At Shelly Orthodontics, our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We prioritize continuous learning, making sure we stay updated on the latest advancements in orthodontics to offer you the highest standard of treatment. From your first visit to your final check, we are committed to making your smile journey smooth, informative, and comfortable.
Liz Allison
We are very excited to welcome Liz Allison back to the Shelly Orthodontics, PC team! Liz worked with us previously as an orthodontic assistant when we were Mergen & Shelly over 15 years ago. We are elated to have her back with us.
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Liz lives in Badger with her husband, Roy. They have one daughter named Makalya. Liz is an animal lover. (We love animal lovers.) She has Lily, a spoiled and privileged Chihuahua, Mango, a dysfunctional parrot, Big Rhonda, an overweight Hamster, and a frog sanctuary in her backyard. Her hobbies include gardening, camping with friends/family, and puzzles.
It is so good to have her awesome and giggly personality back on the team!
Lori Read
This is Lori Read. Lori is our entire insurance department, our software/tech extraordinaire, and is in charge of many other behind-the-scenes business operations! She has been working at Shelly Orthodontics, PC since December 1988.
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Lori grew up in Fort Dodge and currently lives right outside of Fort Dodge on an acreage. Lori is married to Monte, and they have three children, Austin, Brady, and Alexis, ages 21, 19, and 16.
One of her favorite things about working at Shelly Orthodontics, PC is the understanding and flexibility that allowed her to be a mom and continue to work. She also really enjoys interacting with patients and parents.
If you ever call our office and get transferred to “Lori, who takes care of insurance,” this is her. Lori has two dogs, Bella and August, and two cats, Jazmin and Orange Leaf.
One fun fact about Lori is that the superhuman power she wished she had is the ability to fly.
A skill she wishes she had but does not is that she wishes she could back up a boat trailer. (Perhaps there is a good story behind this one!) Something interesting about Lori that most people don’t know is that she enjoys and is pretty good at woodworking furniture. We are so fortunate to have Lori at our office.
Thank you for all that you do for us to keep us all up and running smoothly!
Tiffany Green
Tiffany is one of our 3 orthodontic assistants. She began working with us at Shelly Orthodontics in July 2019.
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Tiffany is one of our 3 orthodontic assistants. She began working with us at Shelly Orthodontics in July 2019.
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Tiffany is married to Brenan, and they have two kids, two dogs, and four goats. ( We love her love for animals.) Her hobbies include tumbling, teaching, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite middle school/high school memory is getting to participate in the state dance every year!
We are so excited to have Tiffany as a part of our amazing team here at Shelly Orthodontics.
Jamie Olsen
Jamie is one of our 3 orthodontic assistants. She began working with us in May of 2023.
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Jamie grew up in Humboldt, Iowa. She is married to Justin, and they live in Humboldt. They have a German Shepard named Marley, and two cats, Bynx and Kitty. (Another animal lover!). In her free time, Jamie loves to read, play golf, attend concerts, and spend time with family. She is an avid reader and has read over 150 books just this past year. Some fun and interesting facts about Jamie: she wishes she could play the piano, would love it if she could time travel, and loves BBQ lays, and cottage cheese.
Her favorite thing about working at Shelly Orthodontics is her amazing co-workers and the fun work environment.
We absolutely love having Jamie on our team here at Shelly Orthodontics!
Mary Richman
Mary is our solo lab technician. Mary has been at Shelly Orthodontics for 33 years! You may never see her when visiting our offices, but she is the one responsible for making all of our retainers and appliances.
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Mary has two children, Jessica and James. Mary also has 7 grandchildren that she adores and loves spending as much time with as she can. She also has two cute little dogs, Duke and Poppie. In her free time, she loves to garden and also loves crafting!
Her favorite thing about working at Shelly Orthodontics is the family-oriented atmosphere with all of her amazing co-workers.
We are so very thankful for all that Mary does for us at Shelly Orthodontics!
Dani Fischer
Dani is our Front Desk Receptionist and dental assistant. She began working with us in July of 2017.
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Dani grew up in Story City, IA. She moved to Humboldt after meeting her Husband, Brandon. They have 2 kiddos and a pup named Franklin. She enjoys relaxing at home with her family, watching movies/shows, exercising, and getting together with friends.
Some fun and interesting facts about Dani: her absolute favorite food is cinnamon rolls, and she loves a good iced coffee! She also loves thrifting and going to garage sales.
Her favorite thing about working at Shelly Orthodontics is the relaxing work environment, fun co-workers, and she has always enjoyed the orthodontic field.
Monica Shelly
At Shelly Orthodontics, Monica plays a pivotal role as our Practice Manager—she’s the go-to person for everything from patient relationships and team coordination to behind-the-scenes logistics.
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Her dedication ensures that our three locations— Fort Dodge, Algona, and Carroll—run smoothly and our patients feel supported. Monica has been with us since June of 1998. Monica is the mother of Charlie and Caroline, both attending the University of Iowa.
She is a dog lover, raising Ralph, a gentle 100lb Newfoundland Mix, plus Harriet and Mabel, two very spirited and vocal miniature dachshunds.
She is married to Andy Shelly, our dedicated orthodontist. She earned Dual degrees in Psychology and Finance from the University of Iowa. A fitness enthusiast, Monica coaches cycling classes, goes running with friends, and treasures family travel adventures.
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