Meet The Team
Dentist

Daniel P. Yates, DMD
Dr. Yates graduated from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at Pocatello Family Dentistry at Idaho State University. Dr. Yates and his wife, Julie, have six wonderful children: Ashley, Emily, Danny, Savannah, Stephanie, and Janessa. Dr. Yates enjoys spending time with his family, camping, hiking, gardening, and spending time outdoors. He is thrilled to be back in Eastern Idaho to enjoy the quality of life that comes with living here.
Dental Assistants
Tamara Jorgensen
Tamara completed the dental assisting program at Eastern Idaho Technical College, receiving her Fundamentals of Dental Assisting certification in 2003 and Expanded Functions certification in 2004. Tamara was raised in Rigby, ID and graduated from Ririe High School. Tamara and her husband, Floyd have been been married for 24 years. They have two wonderful children: Tysen and Melanie. In her free time, Tamara enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. Some of their favorite activities include four-wheeling, boating, scenic car drives, and even working in the yard (as long as everyone is together). She is enthusiastic and passionate about her job and finds true joy in caring for our patients.
Madi Allen
Madi attended and graduated from Teton High School in Driggs, Idaho in 2015. In 2016, she got married to her husband. They had a baby girl in 2017. Madi completed the dental assisting program at Eastern Idaho Technical College, getting her certification in Fundamentals of Dental Assisting in 2018, and her Expanded Functions Certification in 2018. She enjoys shooting her bow, hunting with her husband, and spending time with friends and family.
Emily Campbell
Emily grew up in Helena, Montana. After marrying her husband, Emily moved to Rigby, Idaho. Emily received her certificate of fundamentals of Dental Assisting in 2016, after completing the “Assist to Succeed” program in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Emily and her husband have four wonderful children that keep them on their toes. They love to spend time outdoors, camping and exploring.
Kylee Wetherell
Kylee grew up in Rigby where she attended and graduated from Rigby High School in 2009. She studied and graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho in 2012. Kylee and her husband, Scott, have two cute boys who keep them running! They enjoy being outdoors, camping and movie nights with the family.
Dental Hygienists
Brooklyn Jacobson
Brooklyn grew up in Rigby, Idaho where she attended and graduated from Rigby high school in 2009. She attended Brigham Young University – Idaho for a short time, and then decided to further her education at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in Orem, Utah. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene in 2012. She and her Husband, Bo love to go camping, snowmobiling and being with their families.
Shayla Palmer
Shayla grew up in the small town of Salmon, Idaho, where she graduated valedictorian of her high school class. She moved to Pocatello in 2011, and graduated from Idaho State University where she received her Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene.
In college, she met her husband, Jake, who grew up in Sugar City, Idaho. The two love to be outdoors, RZR riding with their families. They are excited to put down roots in Rigby, close to family and friends.
Front Office
Jodi McCauley
Jodi grew up in Rigby. After marrying her husband (who was in the Navy) she moved to California for 2 years, then to Virginia for 2 years. She and her husband moved back to Rigby in 1991 and have been here ever since. They have raised their 3 kids here in Rigby. She loves the closeness of living in a small town, where you get to know everyone. She loves to read, do crafts and spend time riding the RZR with her husband and friends. She also loves spending time with her kids and 6 grandkids..

Kris Clark
Kris and her family have lived in Rigby, Idaho since 1992 and love the atmosphere of our community. She has three children and 9 grandchildren, all who live close by. When she is not working, Kris enjoys spending time with her family, baking and Zumba (to work off all the baking)! She is the happiest when helping others and can usually be found by her laugh in a crowded grocery store.
Connie McGary
As one of the office managers at Rigby Dental, Connie loves working with the wonderful staff here, and with the great patients in the Rigby Community. Connie was raised in Northern California and came to Idaho to attend college. It was here in Idaho that Connie met and then married her husband, Rick. Rick is an Idaho native. Connie and Rick eventually moved to eastern Idaho after their marriage, where they raised 5 children. They have loved the opportunities and experiences that Rigby has provided for their family.