Meet Dr. Stephanie Ness
Dr. Stephanie Ness has been providing high quality and compassionate dental care at West Hills Dental since 2020. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Oregon Health and Science University in 2013, and prior to that she graduated from Seattle Pacific University with degrees in biology and chemistry. Dr. Stephanie was born and raised in Oregon, and has been enjoying life in her husband’s hometown of Minot for many years.
As a member of the American Dental association, the North Dakota Dental Association, and the Minot Dental Society, Dr. Stephanie values collaboration with her dental peers and staying on top of the latest research in the practice of dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and two young daughters, cooking, participating in church activities, and singing with the Minot Chamber Chorale.
Meet Dr. Emily Linskens
Dr. Emily Linskens joined West Hills Dental in 2025 as an Associate Dentist to help provide additional high quality and compassionate dental care. Dr. Emily has spent the last ten years earning her BS in Chemistry, MS in Oral Biology, and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, NE. Dr. Emily brings with her not only exceptional clinical skills, but also a genuine, down-to-earth approach that reflects her Midwestern roots. Dr. Emily was born and raised in Fort Dodge, IA, and has been enjoying newlywed life with her husband who is in the military.
As a new resident of Minot, Dr. Emily looks forward to being part of the community and making new friends. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking sweet treats, and using her sewing machine.
Please join us in giving Dr. Linskens a warm welcome at your next visit, and we’re certain you’ll be just as impressed as we are.