Our Doctors

Nathan Suter, D.D.S.

A graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry in 2013 with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Suter also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Webster University in St. Louis. In November of 2016, Dr. Suter received both the National Network for Oral Health Access Outstanding Clinician Award and the American Dental Association Dr. David Whiston Leadership Award. Dr. Suter joined the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health in 2014 and is currently serving as the Vice Chair on its board of directors.

Dr. Suter married Cayla, his high school sweetheart, in 2009. They have four children Clark, Haddie, Lena, and Mairyn.

Ellen Blattel, D.D.S.

Dr. Blattel graduated with a DDS from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2013. After dental school, she completed general practice residency at the VA hospital in San Diego, which provided her the opportunity to treat complicated dental cases, participate in dental research, and study the close connection between oral and overall health. Since returning to Missouri, where Dr. Blattel was born and raised, she has been practicing in private practices and public health in Jefferson County. Her goal is to make patients feel as comfortable as possible, at the office and with their smiles!

Outside of dentistry, she loves spending time with her husband, Greg, and her two wonderful girls. Traveling, camping, hiking, and exploring of any kind are some of her families favorite activities!

Meet the Team

  • Maureen

    DENTAL ASSISTANT

    Maureen is one of our lovely dental assistants. After graduating high school, she attended Missouri School for Dental Assistants. After graduating from assisting school Maureen worked for Dr. Bruce Collignon for 31 years has continued to bring their legacy of care to Green Leaf Dental Care. Maureen enjoys talking with and getting to know her patients. Dental appointments with Maureen are fun and lighthearted with lots of jokes thrown in. She was voted class clown in high school after all. Maureen is married to her husband Kenny and has two sons, Zachary and Remi. She enjoys being outside and spending time with her pets.

  • Tiffany

    R.D.H.

    You may hear laughter ringing through Green Leaf Dental Care. That is our hygienist Tiffany who’s infectious laugh makes others around her joyful and happy. Tiffany graduated from St. Petersburg College where she earned in Associate of Science in Dental hygiene and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration. In her career as an assistant and hygienist, she served in the United States Air Force and worked as a dental educator and community oral health director. After her enlistment, Tiffany has worked in public health dentistry, where she strives to enhance population health outcomes and delivery of oral health services. In that capacity, she worked to create a dental home within the primary care practice through the use of teledentistry methodologies, emphasized overall wellness through improved oral health status, increased collaboration among providers, and the promoted health education. Tiffany has a strong commitment to oral health advocacy, she serves as the President Elect, Delegate with the Missouri Dental Hygienists’ Association and the Leadership Development Committee for the American Dental Hygienists’ Associations. Presently, she is pursuing her Master in Public health.

    Tiffany lives with her husband David and her five children: Maia, David, Raion and Yara. She enjoys spending time with her family and mentoring young dental professionals.

  • Marcia

    DENTAL ASSISTANT, EFDA

    Our other wonderful dental assistant, Marcia, attended Allied Medical College for Dental Assisting and has worked in the dental field since 2003. Marcia has taken many courses to become a certified dental assistant with expanded responsibilities in the dental office. She is certified to place fillings, do advanced denture work and orthodontics. When asked what she likes most about working in the dental field, she said that she “enjoys talking with and getting to know her patients.” Her goal is to make patients as comfortable as possible while in her care. She has been voted best hand holder and shoulder patter around town.

    Outside of work, she has been married to her wonderful husband Jason and they have three children, Danielle, Jacob & Nathan. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring different parks, going on picnics & camping.

  • Nikki

    OFFICE MANAGER

    Nikki is the first smiling face to welcome you to Green Leaf Dental Care. She attended Allied Medical College for Dental Assisting. She has been in the dental field since 2001 and joined Dr. Suter’s team at Green Leaf Dental Care in September 2018. She shares her passion of dental by explaining treatment plan options and helping patients understand their insurance benefits. She is here to answer all your treatment and insurance questions. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends.

  • Angelica

    R.D.H

    Angelica graduated from the dental hygiene program at STLCC Forest Park in 2014. Since then she has worked in many clinical settings such as public health, perio, and general dentistry. Angelica enjoys educating patients about their oral health while providing the best dental care she can offer. When Angelica isn't in the office she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also likes to make crafts, hike, and travel.

  • Madison

    DENTAL ASSISTANT

    Madison graduated in 2024 at Midwest Institute. She has always wanted to work in dentistry ever since she was a little girl. She will always lend a hand when needed.

    In Madison's free time she loves to play with her dogs, garden, camp and spend time with friends and family.