NORTHSTAR DENTAL - Key Persons


David Paape

Job Titles:
  • Owner
Dr. Paape graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2006. After practicing in public health for a year, out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he and his wife moved to Alaska, where he was an associate for 2 years. In 2009, Dr. Paape realized his professional goal of starting and owning his own dental practice. Dr. Paape continues to be committed to dentistry though continuing education and belongs to the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Far North Surgical Study Club, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Alaska Dental Society. He fills much of his free time hunting and fishing and loves spending time with his wife, Liz and their children.

Mina Yang

Job Titles:
  • Dental Assistant
Mina was born and raised in Anchorage and received her training at UAA. She has worked in the field since 2010 and never tires of helping patients to obtain and maintain a healthy, pain-free mouth. She loves the friendly community that makes Anchorage her home, and therefore, treats her patients like family.

Reana Kelemete

Job Titles:
  • Dental Assistant
Renea was born and raised in Anchorage and has worked as a dental assistant since 2005. Aside from loving the beauty of her home, she loves to see the happiness and satisfaction that her patients find from the treatments they receive.