Meet the Team

Dr. Jennifer Grove is a 2004 graduate of the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. In 2004 & 2005 she practiced in Bloomington, Minnesota as an associate for a general dentist. During her time in Minnesota, she had the opportunity to work in a practice with advanced technology and state-of-the art equipment. This experience enabled her to enhance her skills as a dentist.

In 2005 she and her husband, Andy, moved to Grimes, and helped with planning and preparation of Grove & Platt Dental Associates, PLC. Since opening in the fall of 2005, she has attended continuing education courses in the areas of endodontics and comprehensive orthodontics. Dr. Grove and Andy live in Grimes along with their daughters, Gabriella and Luciana, and their two dogs, Bismark and Mae Mae.

In her free time, Dr. Grove enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, shopping and reading.

Dr. Matthew Platt is a 2008 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. After graduation from the University of Iowa in 2001 with a B.A. in Marketing, he lived in West Des Moines, where he worked for Patterson Dental Supply Company. He learned the trades on the products and also how to set up an office. In 2003, Dr. Platt and his family worked hand in hand to design and develop a business plan for opening this dental practice in Grimes. Dr. Matt brought the contacts, Dr. Jen brought the design ideas, and Dr. Mark brought the experience. Together they fell in love with the community and could see the need for a new dental practice.

Dr. Platt lives in rural Dallas Center with his family. Dr. Platt and his wife, Betsy, have four children: Caleb, Adelyn, Asher, and Stella. Dr. Platt has truly fulfilled a dream of working the family business that he has been around for the better part of his life.

In his free time, Dr. Platt enjoys spending time with his family, being involved with his church and serving others in his community. He and his wife Betsy love to keep up with all of the kids activities, and attending Hawkeye sporting events. Go Hawks!

Dr. Mark Platt is a 1982 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He has been practicing general dentistry in Ogden, Iowa for thirty-five years. Throughout his career in the field of dentistry, he has enriched his skills by attending many continuing education courses in the areas of full mouth reconstruction, comprehensive orthodontics, and endodontics. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and he is thrilled to be able to practice with both of his children; Dr. Matthew Platt and Dr. Jennifer Grove.

In his free time he enjoys traveling with his family, gardening, spending time on his family farm, and woodworking, but most of all, he enjoys playing with his six grandchildren. Dr. Platt is also very active in his community and church. He and his wife Debbie have just recently moved to Grimes and are enjoying being close to family to take in all of their grandchildren's events.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Austin Tysklind! He is a 2017 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He received his B.A. in Business management from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business in 2012. Dr. Tysklind currently resides in Waukee, where he grew up. He considers himself very fortunate to return to the Des Moines area and provide care to this community. As of July 2017, he will be married to his soon to be wife, Johnnie.

Outside of the office you can find Dr. Tysklind spending time with his family, golfing, partaking in fantasy sports, or at the movies. Please join our family in welcoming Dr. Tysklind to our practice!