General Dentist - Hiawatha
1700 Blairs Ferry Road
Hiawatha, Iowa 52233
(319) 396-3596
All our professionals at Blair Ridge Dentalmaintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in periodontics.
Our Doctors
Dr. Joel Sardzinski
Dr. Joel Sardzinski graduated from Mid-America Nazarene College with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Psychology. From there he attended and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a longstanding member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Other associations include the Iowa Dental Association, Linn County Dental Association, and the Academy of Sports Dentistry. He is currently working toward a Mastership with Dr. Gorden Christensen at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry.
Dr. Sardzinski is an adjunct member at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in the Department of Family Dentistry. He is a “courtesy staff” member for Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids as well as a volunteer dentist for the Community Free Health Clinic in Cedar Rapids, which provides free dental care.
Dr. Sardzinski is the team dentist for the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders Hockey team and the Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball team.
Dr. Amy Wilken
Dr. Wilken received her dental degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where she also completed undergraduate training in biochemistry.
Currently, she is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Iowa Dental Association, Linn County Dental Association,and the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Dr. Wilken obtained her fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2006 and is currently working on becoming accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She has completed training in Invisalign treatment and has completed numerous hours of study at the Pankey Institute. Dr. Wilken is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in the Department of Family Dentistry.
She is a volunteer dentist for Mercy Hospice, Mercy Hospital, and the Community Health Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids.
Dr. Julia Stanley
Dr. Julia Stanley graduated from the University of Iowa in Iowa City with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology while playing soccer for the Hawkeyes. She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Currently, she is a member of the American Dental Association, Iowa Dental Association, Linn County Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Stanley is a volunteer dentist for the Community Health Free Clinic, which provides free dental care for individuals in need. She is currently in the process of completing her fellowship in the American Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Sarah Clark
Dr. Clark received her dental degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She spent the following 5 years serving in the United States Air Force Dental Corp. Her first year was spent at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency.
The remaining 4 years were spent practicing as a General Dentist at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. Currently, she is a member of the American Dental Association.
Treatment Coordinators
Dami
Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with 13 years of experience. She has two children and enjoys helping others, bike riding and spending time with her family.
Jessica
Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with 11 years of experience. She graduated from Kirkwood Community College. She is married and enjoys reading thrillers, playing with her dogs, and spending time with friends and family.
Elisa
Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with 7 years of experience. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College. She is married and has two daughters. Elisa loves the Hawkeyes and enjoys working with the public, biking and being with friends and family.
Kelly
Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College. Kelly is married and has a daughter. She is a big Hawkeye fan and enjoys playing volleyball, boating, and camping.
Darcy
Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience. She graduated from Des Moines Area Community College. Darcy is married with three children. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Carissa
Registered dental assistant with one year of experience. She graduated from North East Iowa Community College. Carissa likes the Hawkeyes and enjoys going out and being social.
Deb 
She's a registered dental assistant with 20 years of experience. Deb is married with 2 dogs, a cat and a bird. She enjoys quilting and scrapbooking.
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Hygienists
Jillian
Registered Dental Hygienist with 8 years of experience in assisting and hygiene. She graduated from Kirkwood College with an Associates degree in Applied Science. Jillian is originally from Chicago and is a big Cubs fan. She hopes to continue traveling to third world countries to provide dental care and education to those in need. She spends her free time competitively show jumping with her horses and chasing around her son.
LeeAnn
Registered Dental Hygienist with six years of experience in assisting and hygiene. She graduated from Kirkwood College with an Associates degree in Applied Science. She is from a small town in Iowa and has twin boys. LeeAnn is a Hawkeye fan and enjoys sports. She spends her free time with her boys, playing volleyball & softball, and fishing.
Tiffany
Registered Dental Hygienist with one year of experience. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College with an Associates degree in Applied Science. She grew up near Cedar Rapids and was recently married. Tiffany is a Hawkeye and Cubs fan and enjoys sports, fishing, and the outdoors.
Jill
Registered Dental Hygienist with one year of experience. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College with an Associates degree in Applied Science. Jill is recently married & is a huge Hawkeye fan. She enjoys biking and being with friends and family.
Angie
Registered Dental Hygienist with 14 years of experience. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College with an Associates degree in Applied Science. She is married with two children. She enjoys reading with her children, sports, church and outdoor activities.
Financial Coordinators
Jessica
Registered Dental Assistant with 7 years of experience. She graduated from Kirkwood Community College with an Associates degree in Liberal Arts. She is married with a daughter and two dogs. Jessica enjoys traveling, entertaining, photography, singing and spending time with family.
Jessica H. 
Recently joind our office. She was a retail manager for 14 years. Jessica is married and enjoys spending time with her family traveling in the outdoors.
Managerial Staff
Paula - Clinical Coordinator
Registered and Certified Dental Assistant with 11 years of experience. She graduated from Hawkeye Community College. She is married, has a yellow lab named Ginger and three cats. Paula enjoys playing volleyball, going out to eat with friends, and going to movies.
Nancy - Office Manager
Registered Dental Hygienist with 14 years of experience. She graduated from University of Northern Iowa with an Associates degree in Applied Science. She is married with two children. Nancy loves to cook & golf. She enjoys being outdoors and relaxing with friends and family.
Kay - Insurance Coordinator
She has been at Blair Ridge for three years. She has three children and 4 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with all of them.