Dr. Helmich attended Loma Linda University, in Loma Linda California and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1983. She also attended Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI and University College of London, in London England, where she took a Bachelor’s Degree Studies in both biology and music performance. After graduating with her DDS, Dr. Helmich opened her first Family Dental Practice in Sacramento.
In 1996 she attended the University of San Francisco and obtained a certificate in Pediatric Hospital Dentistry. She then opened a Pediatric Practice in Elk Grove, CA, where she practiced clinical, as well as surgical pediatrics.
In 2011, she moved to Thief River Falls and purchased Dr. Seaverson’s practice, where she still practices today. In 2014 she completed her Masters in Music Performance from UND.
Her practice continues to focus on prevention, and includes laser periodontal therapy, composite restorations, crowns, bridges, implant restorations, dentures, partial dentures and overdentures.