About Us

Sioux Falls

Following college, Dr. Beecroft spent four years living and working in Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan as an English conversation instructor. He later attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2009.

In the spring of 2013, Dr. Beecroft opened Embrace First Class Dental in Sioux Falls. A licensed private pilot, he drew inspiration from his love of aviation when creating his practice’s unique aviation-themed office. Complete with actual airplane seats, the office was designed to help patients feel welcomed and comfortable during their visits.
Today, Dr. Beecroft is proud to partner with Embrace Dentistry and Family Dentistry to form Embrace First Class Dental. This exciting partnership brings together trusted providers, expanded services, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, all while preserving the personalized experience and welcoming atmosphere patients have come to know and love.

Dr. Beecroft believes strongly in continuing education and is an active member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, South Dakota Dental Association, and American Dental Association.

Dr. Beecroft and his family live in Sioux Falls and enjoy being part of the community. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, riding bikes, swimming, traveling, eating sushi, and flying whenever the weather is nice.

Watertown

In 2013, with a growing family at home, he took a job with BNSF Railway and worked out of Sioux City, Iowa for three years. At that point he decided to go back to school and started dental school in 2016. He graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2020 with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Over the last five years, Dr. Collins has worked in Wessington Springs and Rapid City before moving back to East River and taking a position at Embrace Dentistry.

Dr. Collins is active in continuing education courses, and enjoys challenging himself in dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and the South Dakota Dental Association. Outside of the dental office, Dr. Collins spends most of his time with his wife, Andrea, and their five children. There is always something going on in the Collins’ household with gymnastics, wrestling, volleyball, baseball, swimming, music concerts or activities at church. He also enjoys hunting and fishing and is an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

Dr. Collins strives to put his patients at ease and to make visits as comfortable as possible. He looks forward to meeting and working with all the Embrace patients and serving their dental needs.

Dr. Leeann Diercks had an interest in healthcare as early as high school as she worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Dr. Diercks wanted to choose a career where she could build relationships and assist others in improving their health. It became clear dentistry was the perfect avenue to utilize her artistic skills and passion for health and science.

Dr. Diercks attended the University of South Dakota for her undergraduate studies and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Ohio State University.

​When not working, you will find Dr. Diercks spending time with her husband Brady and three children, Liam, Lucy, and Hattie. They love spending time in the community supporting the local Bobcats and Jackrabbits! Leeann also enjoys running road races, bike rides, and walks to the park with her kids.

Dr. Grantham continued his academic journey at Creighton University School of Dentistry where he received his DDS degree in May of 2025. During his time there, he was selected to participate in, and completed the requirements for, the Endodontic Advanced Standing program, showing his dedication to specialized dental care. He also devoted his time to serve patients at the after-hours extraction clinic.

Returning to the community where he grew up, Dr. Grantham is thrilled to serve old friends and meet new ones. He is a proud member of the South Dakota Dental Association and the American Dental Association. One of the most rewarding aspects of his practice is restoring and giving his patients confidence with a beautiful, healthy smile.

Outside of work, Dr. Grantham enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with family and friends. He is particularly excited to share the joys of small-town life with his sons, as they experience all the wonderful things that growing up in a close-knit South Dakota community has to offer.

Dr. Allison Parr has wanted to be a dentist since childhood. She was drawn to the patient interaction, artistry of dentistry, and the ability to see patients throughout their lives and develop relationships with them. She hopes to make it a comfortable experience for her patients and help them feel at ease coming into the office.

Dr. Parr was born and raised in Watertown, South Dakota. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University – Arizona in Glendale. She enjoyed living in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area for the five years she was there for school. She met her husband while living there and married during her third year of dental school. She was very happy to graduate and get back to her roots and raise their family in South Dakota.

While not working, Dr. Parr enjoys being with her husband, McKay, daughter, Ella, and sons, Jack and Max. They also have a goldendoodle, Finn. Dr. Parr is very passionate about fitness and nutrition, loves spending time outside with her family, and being at Lake Kampeska where her parents live.

Dr. Rauschenbach served as trustee to the South Dakota Dental Association for 12 years and was President of the Southeast District Dental Society in 2009. He also joined Sertoma in 1986 and has provided service to the community for many years.

Dr. Rauschenbach prides himself on treating his patients as he would family and practices the philosophy “We cater to cowards” – aiming to make anxious patients feel at ease. He is committed to excellence in his profession and has continued to practice for so many years because he truly enjoys his work, staff, and patients (who are like family).

In his spare time, he enjoys golf, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and taking family vacations together. He looks forward to seeing new and existing patients at Embrace First Class Dental.

Dr. Van Dyke pursued her undergrad in chemistry at South Dakota State University while graduating Cum Laude in 2010. Afterwards, she attended the UNMC College of Dentistry which furthered her love of dentistry as she was able to interact with patients to create a one-on-one relationship and provide them with smile-changing care. After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Van Dyke continued her education by attending the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the Invisalign Assist continuing education program.​

When not discussing dentistry, she enjoys running, breakaway roping, baking, and quilting. She and her husband, Kevin, also enjoy spending time at home with their children, horses, cats, and other animal friends in Elkton, SD.

Dr. Wilson married his lovely wife, Janae, in 2023 and they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Madelyn Grace in June of 2024.

Dr. Wilson is passionate about providing excellent dental care, continuing his education, and striving to serve others. He is a member of the South Dakota Dental Association, as well as the American Dental Association.

In his free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his friends, family and dogs, and golfing. He is excited and blessed with the opportunity to serve our Dakota Dunes patients.

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