MEET THE TEAM

Meet Our Dentists

Dental Team — La Crosse, WI — Coulee Family Dental

Christine Jones, DDS

Dr. Christine Jones received both her undergraduate and dental (DDS) degrees from Marquette University, completing dental school in 2010. After graduation, Dr. Jones completed a Rural Outreach Fellowship at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI, where she advanced her skills by working with specialists in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and endodontics. Dr. Jones is a native of Onalaska, graduating from Onalaska High School in 2003. She has served as president of the La Crosse District Dental Society and is a member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy. When she is not seeing patients, Dr. Jones enjoys travel, knitting, game nights with friends, volunteering with the humane society, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Sara Steien, DDS

Dr. Sara Steien is originally from Melrose, WI. She received her undergraduate degree from UW Madison in 2002, and her dental degree from Marquette University in 2006. After graduation, she completed her AEGD residency in Alamosa, Colorado. While working as a contract dentist for the U.S. Army in Schweinfurt, Germany, she met her husband who was serving in the U.S. Army. Since then, she has worked as a private practice dentist in Kaiserslautern, Germany, as a staff dentist at the Indian Health Service in Lawton, Oklahoma, and as a staff dentist for a community health clinic in Goshen, New York. In her spare time, Dr. Steien enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, as well as reading, skating, and being outdoors.

Joseph Konour, DDS — La Crosse, WI — Coulee Family Dental

Sara Steien — La Crosse, WI — Coulee Family Dental

Sara Steien, DDS

RJ Ochsner, DMD

Dr. RJ Ochsner was born and raised in magnificent Missoula, MT, the son of an educator and police officer. After earning degrees in Human Biology and Microbiology from the University of Montana, he worked for a Seattle nonprofit organ recovery team until finding his passion for dentistry. In 2013 he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, before discovering the beauty of the Coulee Region in 2015.

Dr. RJ’s wife, Anni, is a provider at Mayo Clinic, and they have two incredible children (Sophie and
Henry) and one reasonable dog (George). Dr. RJ is active in the LaCrosse Rotary Club, a board member of the Onalaska Education Foundation, and a member of the Mayo Association of Partners and Spouses. When rarely not busy with family life, Dr. RJ enjoys reading, swimming, running, and watching 10 minutes of a show before being needed by his children again.

Dr. RJ is passionate about all things dental and has furthered his education to better serve his patients. He has been trained in Invisalign, implant placement, TMJ dysfunction, root canal therapy, and other complex aspects of clinical dentistry, all while keeping most of his hair. He has been trained and mentored in over 500 hours of continuing education, is an alumnus of the esteemed Pankey Institute, and recently passed his exam as a Fellow for the Academy of General Dentistry, which only 6% of dentists have earned.

Dr. RJ and the team at Coulee Family Dental look forward to working with you to serve your dental
needs.

RJ Ochsner — La Crosse, WI — Coulee Family Dental

Joseph Kotnour, DDS

Dr. Joseph Kotnour is a lifelong resident of La Crosse, attending Aquinas High School and Viterbo College. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1979, returning to La Crosse to start the practice that would become Coulee Family Dental. He is a former president of the La Crosse District Dental Society, as well as a member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Kotnour is active in many aspects of dentistry, including implants and care for the under-served. Dr. Kotnour enjoys being active with his wife, four children and five grandchildren, including travel, outdoor recreation, and skiing. A member of Mary Mother of the Church, he serves on their finance committee. While retired from the practice, Dr. Kotnour still consults on cases from time to time.