Dr Michelle Cook

Dr. Cook grew up in Zearing and graduating from NESCO high school. After earning her Certified Dental Assistant award from Marshalltown Community College she started her first assisting job in 1989. The dentist she worked with believed that everyone has a unique set of talents and gifts. Discovering those talents and learning how to utilize them would create the best chance at personal success and happiness. Dr. Cook credits him for inspiring her to explore those gifts and further her education. While continuing to work as an assistant, Dr. Cook took classes at Iowa State University, Drake and Grandview, gathering all she needed to for dental school. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 2001. She enjoyed her time at Iowa and worked hard to help her fellow classmates, earning the Dean’s Leadership Award all four years. Dr. Cook explored many different areas and decided that the Roland Story Community proved to be the perfect fit for her family. She opened Cook Family Dentistry in 2001 and has been committed to providing gentle and thorough care for all ages. Dr. Cook appreciates the special connections and relationships that only a small community can enjoy. Dr. Cook is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Iowa Dental Association, American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the Story County Dental Study Club. Locally, Dr. Cook belongs to the Story City Greater Chamber Connection, a Main Street Partnership, Roland Story PTO, Roland Story Booster Club, is a past president of the Story City Chamber of Commerce.