of Neighborhood Dental Brandon (formally known as Wehrkamp Dentistry)
MEET THE DOCTORS
DR. ANDREW SCHUITEMAN
Brandon, South Dakota
Dr. Andrew Schuiteman is originally from Orange City, Iowa, he now calls Sioux Falls home, where he lives with his wife and their three children and enjoys helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through compassionate care. Dr. Schuiteman earned his Bachelor
of Musical Arts degree from the University of South Dakota, with emphases in saxophone and choral music and minors in biology and chemistry. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he received the American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of Merit.
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Dr. Schuiteman knew early on he wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. After shadowing dentists in high school, he quickly realized dentistry combined everything he loved: science, artistry, and hands-on patient care. His passion for helping patients was strengthened while serving as an EMT at Orange City Area Health System, where he learned how powerful trust and communication can be in guiding someone through a difficult medical situation. That experience still shapes how he cares for patients today.
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Dr. Schuiteman wants every patient to leave their visit feeling confident they made the right choice for their dental care. His goal is for patients to feel heard, comfortable, and supported by a knowledgeable dentist and a team that truly prioritizes their health.
DR. MAURI HEESCH
Brandon, South Dakota
Originally from Mitchell, SD, Dr. Heesch comes from a long line of dentists in her family, and she is proud to be a fourth-generation dentist. After earning her undergraduate degree from Augustana University, she attended the Creighton University School of Dentistry and ended up graduating on the 100th anniversary of her great-grandfather doing the same!
Following dental school, Dr. Heesch joined the US Army and served at Ft. Riley in Kansas as a dentist for four years. She then worked at a private family practice in Nebraska. Over the course of her career, Dr. Heesch has taken several hours of continuing education focused on subjects such as cosmetic dentistry, comprehensive dentistry, and sleep medicine. She has even completed the Mastery Program through the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and today, she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Heesch and her husband (a professor of Exercise Science at Augustana University) have a young son and daughter, and they are eager to be closer to family now that they are based in South Dakota again.