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About Golden Smiles.

A different kind of dental experience.

Golden Smiles Dental Studio was created to bring a different level of cosmetic dentistry and personalized care to South Dakota. We believe exceptional dentistry shouldn’t feel rushed. Here, we intentionally slow things down-taking the time to listen, understand your goals, evaluate your oral health as a whole, and look deeper into why problems are happening rather than simply fixing things as they break.

Every detail of the Golden Smiles experience was designed to help you feel heard, welcomed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. From our signature scent, cozy treatment space, mounted TV, weighted lap pillow, cooling eye masks, noise-canceling headphones, curated drink options, and luxury patient care packages to easy text communication and a team that is always approachable, we want visiting the dentist to feel completely different than what you may be used to.

And yes-the name has a story. Golden Smiles was inspired by Dr. Sydney’s Golden Retrievers, Rip and Bentley, who have always been a huge part of her life and something she knew she wanted woven into the practice she dreamed of building. Their loyal, happy, trustworthy, playful, comforting nature represents exactly how we hope Golden Smiles feels: warm, approachable, relaxed, and always happy to see you.

Our goal is simple: provide exceptional dentistry in an environment where you can truly feel at ease-and leave with a smile you’re excited to share.

About Dr. Sydney.

The artist behind the smile.

Dr. Sydney Ebben-Carmody’s passion for cosmetic dentistry began when she discovered how dramatically a smile could be transformed without unnecessarily removing healthy tooth structure. After practicing general dentistry for several years, she attended her first advanced cosmetic course and quickly realized she had found the part of dentistry that felt less like work and more like a calling.

Since then, Dr. Sydney has pursued extensive continuing education in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry, including Veneer Mastery Levels 1 & 2, SmileTrend No-Prep Veneer Training, Essence Veneer Training, and ongoing education through the FMR Study Club. Her philosophy is centered around preserving natural tooth structure whenever possible, avoiding unnecessary aggressive preparations, and designing every smile specifically for the person wearing it.

Her favorite results are the ones that make people ask, “Wait…those are veneers?” Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all smile, Dr. Sydney considers facial features, personality, proportions, function, and each patient’s individual goals to create results that look naturally beautiful and uniquely theirs.

For her, cosmetic dentistry is about far more than changing teeth. It’s watching someone stop covering their mouth when they laugh. It’s seeing them smile fully in photos with their kids, walk into an important meeting with more confidence, or simply feel comfortable putting themselves out into the world without wanting to hide their smile.

A South Dakota native, Dr. Sydney grew up on her family’s multi-generational farm near Wilmot. She earned her B.S. in Human Biology with a minor in Chemistry from South Dakota State University before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University.

Outside of dentistry, you’ll usually find her traveling, spending time with her Golden Retrievers Rip and Bentley, exploring new restaurants and cocktails with her husband, doing Pilates or yoga, hiking, shopping, or attempting to improve her golf game.

About the Team.

Come as a patient.
Feel like a friend.

At Golden Smiles, great dentistry starts with people who genuinely care about people. Our team believes no patient should ever feel like another appointment on the schedule. We take the time to get to know you, remember the little things, advocate for you, answer your questions, and make sure you never feel rushed through your care.

Our goal is for every patient to leave thinking, “They truly cared about me.” We want your visits to feel comfortable, fun, welcoming, and surprisingly easy-more like catching up with an old friend than walking into a traditional dental office.

Meet Brooke Heim

Dental Assistant

Brooke helps bring the Golden Smiles experience to life with her warm, easygoing personality and commitment to making patients feel comfortable from the moment they arrive. She shares our belief that dentistry can be both highly personalized and genuinely enjoyable-and she’s always there to make sure the little details are taken care of throughout your visit.

When she isn’t at Golden Smiles, Brooke loves matcha, Pilates, and Golden Retrievers-and she’s hoping to have a Golden of her own very soon.

Like the pups behind our name, our team strives to be loyal, welcoming, trustworthy, approachable, and always happy to see you.

Personalised care starts with a conversation.

Ready for Your
Golden Smile?

Take the first step toward a healthier, more confident smile. I’d love to welcome you to Golden Smiles Dental Studio, take the time to understand your goals, and create a personalized approach to care that feels completely right for you. Whether you’re ready for a subtle refresh or a beautiful smile transformation, your journey starts here.

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