Dr. James J. Neff is originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire followed by Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Upon graduating in 1972, Dr. Neff served on active duty in the United States Air Force as a dentist and gained valuable experience working one on one with highly trained specialists.

In 1974 he moved his family to Winsted and started a family dental practice. He worked alone except for extern dental students that he mentored in the late seventies and early eighties. His first full time associate was Dr. Gorecki who worked with him in Winsted until he began his own practice in Willmar. They continued to practice together in Waverly for 10 years. They closed that clinic because they both were too busy in their main clinics. Dr. Neff continues to have associates working with him in order to accomodate the needs of our patients.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Neff is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, the Minneapolis District Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry and the 21st Century Dental Study Club. He is committed to continuing education, taking many hours of additional training each year in courses such as esthetic dentistry, oral pathology, implants, endodontics, pharmacology, temporomandibular and oral facial pain, and orthodontics. Dr. Neff is a graduate of the Donavan Academy of Orthodontics, and received certificates for completion of the United States Dental Institute two-year course in Orthodontics/Orthopedics and Post-Graduate Course in Orthodontics from the Mid-America Orthodonic Society.

In 2006, Dr. Neff became certified to straighten teeth using Invisalign technology. He is also certified in Lumineers.

Dr. Neff serves on the board of Vernacular Video Missions International and often goes on mission trips to third world countries. He is a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan karate. He and his wife, Mary, enjoy SCUBA diving, swimming, bicycling, kayaking, reading, and are active in their Christian faith.

Dr. Jessica Linn is originally from Chicago, Il. She attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and received her BS degree in Biological Sciences. Dr. Linn went on to the University of Illinois Dental School and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2000.

Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Linn worked in Chicago for a group practice which specializes in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Linn was able to gain valuable clinical experience before moving to Minnesota. She has also completed her certification course in orthodontics from Progressive Orthodontics. Dr. Linn recently completed a 2-year comprehensive orthodontic program, which she graduated with honors. She has been practicing with our office since September of 2001.

Dr. Linn is an active member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association and the 21st Century Dental Study Club. She regularly attends post-graduate studies to keep her clinical skills at their highest. Dr. Linn feels that continuing education is critical in order to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients. She is very caring and conscientious. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care in a comfortable environment for the patient.

Outside the office Dr. Linn and her husband Jim enjoy biking, skiing, golf and SCUBA diving. They have two daughters, Sydney and Josephine, and a son Edward.

Dr. Agnes Wawra recently joined the staff at Winsted Gentle Dental Care. Dr. Wawra grew up on a dairy farm in Corcoran, MN. She received her Bachelor of Art degree from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University in 2002 and her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon in June 2008.

Since graduation, Dr. Wawra has worked in a large group practice in Big Lake. She is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association, the Northwest District Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Dedicated to excellence and professional development, Dr. Wawra has enjoyed participating in continuing education courses in pediatrics, pharmacology, medical emergencies, endodontics, and pathology.

Dr. Wawra enjoys the diversity and challenges of general dentistry and especially likes interacting with her patients. Her daily objectives are to make each patient comfortable and less apprehensive about their experience. She especially enjoys working with small children-- to assure them that their experience at the dentist is as pleasant as possible.

Away from the office, Dr. Wawra enjoys barrel racing, backpacking, snowboarding, ice hockey, bible study, and waterskiing. She has made several mission trips to Mexico and Tanzania, Africa and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro during her last visit.

Dr. Wawra looks forward to meeting you and your family.