
LUCAS HINKE, D.D.S.
Dentist
He enjoys hobbies that include playing tennis, hiking, working out and spending time with his wife Megan and their son Wyatt.
Dr. Hinke and his staff look forward to serving Altoona and the surrounding communities with their dental needs.

ANGIE
Dental Hygienist
Angie graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at DMACC in 1996. With over 22 years of experience, she has truly enjoyed meeting new people and helping her patients improve and maintain healthy smiles.
In her spare time, Angie likes biking, traveling, watching Cyclone sports and spending time with family. She and her husband are kept busy with their grown children and spoiling their grandchildren.

BECKY
Dental Hygienist
Becky graduated from DMACC in 1989. She began her career as a Dental Hygienist that same year and has been working in the same office for 29 years.
In the Summer, she and her husband enjoy spending time at Saylorville Lake on their houseboat. In the Winter, she enjoys attending her 5 grandchildren’s activities and vacationing where it’s warm!

KATE
Dental Hygienist
Kate graduated from DMACC in 1996 alongside our other hygienist Angie. She is glad to be working with her classmate Angie. Kate has been in dentistry for 30 years. She has 7 sisters and one brother that all live in the Des Moines area. She has been married for over 20 years to her husband Rich who is a radiologist at Mercy One. Kate has 2 step kids and 3 wonderful grandkids. She is glad to be part of the team at Hinke Family Dentistry.

MELANIE
Dental Assistant
Melanie graduated from the Dental Assisting program at DMACC 26 years ago. She has worked in the same office her entire career as a Certified, Registered and Expanded Functions assistant. Melanie loves giving patients their confidence through their smiles.
Melanie likes to spend her free time riding her bike, fishing and spending time outdoors tending to her flowers and garden.

LAUREN
Front Office/Insurance Coordinator