Suite 205
Las Vegas, NV 89129
About Us
We Take Care of You
Robert Van Dyke, DDS
Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dr. Van Dyke moved to Las Vegas in 2001. He graduated from Marquette University Dental School in Milwaukee, then joined the United States Navy Dental Corps. Shortly thereafter, he opened a private practice in Green Bay, with a special emphasis on preventive, adult esthetic, and functional restorative dental treatment.
Dr. Van Dyke fell in love with Las Vegas when he trained in advanced cosmetic and functional techniques at the internationally renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). In 1998, he joined the staff at the Institute as a part-time clinical instructor, and then in 2000, he was asked to join on full time where he regularly lectured to groups of up to 450 people. Dr. Van Dyke left his Green Bay practice and relocated with his wife to Las Vegas to teach dentistry. He then passed the rigorous three-day state of Nevada dental licensing examination.
Because practicing dentistry and treating patients were his first love, Dr. Van Dyke decided to return to full-time practice in Las Vegas. In November 2008, he moved to a new office just two miles west of his previous location. He combines his desire for continuing education with a strong sense of dedication to the dental needs of his patients. His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, the Nevada Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Van Dyke and his wife, Pam, have three children, Christopher, Heather, and Jon, and four grandchildren, Rachel, Paul, Austin, and Spencer. Dr. Van Dyke and his wife love to golf and travel.
Our Team
Jane, Appointment/Financial Coordinator
Jane will welcome you to our office with her pleasant and friendly manner. With 24 years ofexceptional dental experience, she is equipped to handle all of your dental care needs. As the office's lead person (Appointment Financial Coordinator), she will assist you with all of your scheduling, insurance questions, and financial options, but more importantly, she genuinely prides herself on making sure you feel comfortable from the minute you speak with her on the phone and at all of your continued appointments.
After years of dental experience, Jane can honestly say that she considers it an honor to work with Dr. Van Dyke. She has been with the practice for five years and strongly believes Distinctive Dentistry is a great place to work where quality dental care is provided in a comfortable manner, making the patients #1.
Jane has been a resident of Las Vegas since 1997, and she spends quality time relaxing through gardening and reading novels or biographies. The biggest joy in her life is her family, her two grandsons, close friends, dogs Kandi and Brooklyn, and the best husband on the planet.
Emily, Dental Assistant
With certification as a registered and nationally certified dental assistant, Emily brings skill and dedication to our team. Eleven years of experience have given Emily a great appreciation for the importance of patient care, and she respects Dr. Van Dyke because of his exceptional dental skills and patient repartee. Emily looks forward to making our patients comfortable and helping them with their dental needs.
Outside of the dental office, Emily has an adventurous spirit. She has visited to Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, England, and the Middle East. Most recently, Emily added a new joy to her home life with Goldie, a beautiful Shitzu/Pappillion mix puppy.
Caren, Dental Assistant
With over sixteen years experience in the dental field, Caren knows a great dentist when she sees one. When she started working with Dr. Van Dyke, she immediately recognized and appreciated his high level of dental knowledge, and gained the utmost confidence in his dentistry. Caren also enjoys working with Dr. Van Dyke’s entire dental team. She realizes that the great camaraderie she has found among the team members is so important for the proper care of patients.
Caren is a native of Las Vegas and loves spending time with her daughter. Whether biking or hiking, they love to get outdoors and enjoy trying new adventures. They love to frequent Disneyland and enjoy spending time with their family.
Cathy, Registered Dental Hygienist
After deciding she had enough cold and snow, Cathy and her family decided to move to Las Vegas in 1979 from the Chicago area. She finished her Dental Hygiene studies at the Clark County Community College of Southern Nevada, and graduated with her Dental Hygiene degree in 1980. She was blessed to have worked in the same dental office for 25 years as a Dental Hygienist and Office Manager. She tried to retire at the beginning of 2008, but found she missed the contact with patients and helping people with their dental health. After deciding to return to Dental Hygiene, she was fortunate to find a position at Dr. Van Dyke’s office. She feels she was so lucky to have found a high quality dental office with a nice, friendly, hardworking, and professional dental team.
When Cathy is not working, she loves to go RVing with her husband and their friends. Cathy volunteers her free time to help others by cooking and distributing meals to less fortunate people. She enjoys pampering her three dogs, Cody, Haylee, and Snoopy
Stephanie, Registered Dental Hygienist
Originally from California, Stephanie has lived in Las Vegas since 1990. She joined the United States Air Force at 20 years of age, which afforded her the opportunity to travel the world and live in various areas of the United States. In 1990, Stephanie graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in microbiology, then from the Community College of Southern Nevada in 2000 with an AAS in dental hygiene.
Stephanie loves the opportunity to be part of a team of highly motivated dental professionals who make patient comfort and care the top priority. An avid equestrian, Stephanie spends her free time with her horse, Olivia, whom she plans to enter in contests and events. She also adores her dog, Lizzy.
