Meet Our Team
In 2021, Dr. Greg Glavan celebrates thirty years in dentistry. He started his own practice and opened Crow River Dental in January 2012…
In 2021, Dr. Greg Glavan celebrates thirty years in dentistry. He started his own practice and opened Crow River Dental in January 2012. It was his dream come true—a dream that started when he was young and was awed by all the instruments his childhood dentist used.
“I’ve always wanted to be a dentist,” Dr. Glavan said. “I remember watching Dr. Nelson as a kid, thinking about how much I wanted to play with his toys.”
Dr. Glavan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a major in biochemistry and a concentration in chemistry. He attended the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry and worked in product development for the 3M Medical Products Division, where he became an expert in biological monitoring and infection control. He later consulted for 3M’s Dental Products Division and gave infection control presentations at dental conventions nationwide. In 2019, 2021, and 2023 he was voted “Best of Delano–Dentists” by the readers of the Delano Herald Journal and is a multi-year winner of Nextdoor’s Neighborhood Fave award.
In addition to his role as a Minnesota-licensed fireworks display operator, Dr. Glavan serves on the board of directors for Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics (NLP)— an organization that puts on fireworks displays, including the Delano Fourth of July. He is NLP’s parliamentarian and media committee chair and is frequently interviewed by local media regarding pyrotechnics and fireworks safety.
An avid historian, Dr. Glavan is a member of the Iron Range Historical Society (with past stints on both the board of directors and executive board), the Cuyuna Iron Range Heritage Network, the Washington County Historical Society of Minnesota, and the Gale Family Library of the Minnesota Historical Society. He is a former editor for Wikipedia and is the principal author of Wikipedia’s articles on the Minnesota ghost towns of Elcor, Manganese, and Withrow.
Dr. Glavan is a contributing member, sustaining member, and sponsor of the Lake Superior Railroad museum in Duluth, Minnesota. In 2022, he received his conductor’s license for the North Shore Scenic Railway.
He is also a sponsor of the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails Crew, having been involved with the Crew since they began. His favorite event is the Great Lakes Fat Bike Series 45NRTH Whiteout, where past sponsorship has earned him the title: “The Official Dentist to the Cuyuna Lakes Yeti.”
Dr. Glavan is married and has two grown daughters and four grandchildren. He grew up in White Bear Lake and has deep family ties to the Iron Range. He has two miniature schnauzers, Ranger (the Crow River Dental therapy dog) and Cuyuna. In his spare time enjoys reading, fishing, cooking, wine, collecting coins and antique Christmas ornaments, astronomy, music, and the Sonoran Desert.
An Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified provider, Dr Glavan is also an Associate Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute. Click here to learn more about laser dentistry at Crow River Dental.
A graduate of Normandale Community College, Amber has worked 14 years in the dental industry.
Amber has worked at Crow River Dental since the office opened in January 2012. She had also worked with Dr. Glavan for the previous two years. Amber is a registered dental hygienist with a certificate in restorative functions. She earned her dental assisting license at Central Lakes College, then attended Normandale Community college for hygiene and the University of Minnesota for restorative functions. Between assisting and hygiene, Amber has been in the dental field since around the year 2000—nearly 11 of those years have been with Dr Glavan.
She enjoys working with her coworkers, getting to know the patients, and seeing the young patients grow up over the past years. Outside of work, Amber is busy chauffeuring her two boys, working on projects around the house with her husband, and hanging out with friends and family.
Kelli has been with Crow River Dental since 2017 and she has five years of experience in her field.
Kelli has been a dental hygienist at Crow River Dental since 2017 and she has five years of experience in her field. She holds a B.S in Biology and a B.S in Dental Hygiene
Kelli is excited to come to work every day to see her coworkers and patients who have become friends. Kelli has always been a high-energy person and she loves to bring that energy to work to share with the people around her. Kelli has been a volunteer with MN Mission of Mercy. She is married to Ryan and they have two daughters and a dog.
Jill, a Delano native, received her dental assistant license from Herzing College in Crystal.
Jill worked with Dr. Glavan prior to joining his team at Crow River Dental in 2012. She is a dental assistant with restorative functions. Jill loves all of her coworkers and enjoys assisting the patients at clinic. She especially enjoys getting to know everyone and sharing stories and is very upbeat—smiling, talking, or laughing. Her friendly manner of getting people to laugh and helping them feel at home at the office, shows how she treats others as friends or family. Jill enjoys spending time with her two kids and exploring with them. Also special is time spent with friends sharing treats, music, meeting new people, gardening, being outdoors in warm weather, and softball.
Brynne has been a clinical assistant with Crow River Dental since 2023.
Before joining the CRD team, she worked in real estate, where she developed a passion for making others smile, creating lasting connections, and forging strong relationships — all skills she brings with her to CRD. Brynne enjoys working with her coworkers in a fun, supportive environment. When she isn’t working, Brynne and her husband enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating, alongside their two dogs.
Katie started at Crow River Dental in the fall of 2020 and is the office coordinator.
Katie graduated in 2017 from Metropolitan State with a degree in human resources. From there she worked in medical billing and as an accountant for a property management company. Katie enjoys the fast-paced environment at Crow River Dental—there never seems to be a dull moment or one without laughter. Katie is married and has two black labs, Gauge and Goose. In her spare time she enjoys camping, fishing, four-wheeling, and hunting.
Cassandra loves being able to help patients feel at ease when they come into the office.
She also appreciates how well the staff gets along with one another. She is always willing to contribute with a positive attitude and a smile. When she’s not working, Cassandra loves to sew, make crafts, go camping and four-wheeling, and spends time with friends and family.
Ranger is a miniature schnauzer who serves a very important role at Crow River Dental.
As the office “therapy dog.” It started when Dr. Glavan’s wife, Mary, was in the hospital and could not care for Ranger at home during the day. As Ranger was a gentle, affectionate dog, Dr. Glavan brought him to the office on a trial basis.
Almost right away and with no training, Ranger started making the rounds from operatory to operatory, greeting each patient before lying down at the front desk until another patient came through the door. This process repeated throughout the day. Soon, patients began requesting Ranger’s “services” at their appointments and he earned a permanent spot on the Crow River Dental team.
Ranger is a friendly, docile, and calming presence whose personality is well-suited for clinic life. He enjoys playing with young children and is content to lay in the dental chair with particularly anxious patients. If a patient requests Ranger for a procedure, a note is placed in the schedule, and he is brought into the appointment — tail wagging and ready to help patients feel at ease.
