04/30/2026
The team at Dental Associates would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Scott Baumann, who will be retiring on June 30, 2026, after 30 years of practicing dentistry in Grinnell. Dr. Baumann thanks you for the privilege to serve and for being welcomed into your lives. Thank you for entrusting him with your health and the health of your families, often across generations. The relationships formed have been the most meaningful and rewarding part of his career.
With this significant milestone, we would also like to announce the addition of our new associate, Dr. Andrew Christiansen. We are pleased to have him join our practice, and he will begin seeing patients in the summer of 2026.
Dr. Christiansen, a native of Mitchell, South Dakota, received his DDS from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. He also earned his bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University. While in dental school, he was active in clinical training and spent time volunteering at free dental clinics in the Lincoln area, providing care to underserved populations.
Dr. Christiansen is eager to begin his career with the Dental Associates team and is looking forward to serving the Grinnell community and building lasting relationships with his patients.
We are all delighted for Dr. Baumann and his next chapter. We want to reassure you that you will continue to receive excellent care. The practice owner, Dr. Julie Hendricks, and our new associate, Dr. Andrew Christiansen, will continue to provide the high-quality, compassionate dentistry that you have come to expect.
**Join Us for an Ice Cream Reception**
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Christiansen and saying a fond farewell to Dr. Baumann. We invite all patients and friends to celebrate this transition with us:
• Date: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Dental Associates, 902 Park St., Grinnell