Orthodontics Team
Dr. Jonathan Krum
PHD, DMD
Dr. Jonathan Krum earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Midwestern University after beginning his career as a research scientist and college professor. He is committed to staying at the forefront of dentistry by continuously expanding his knowledge and training. His goal is to provide patients with advanced, high-quality care supported by the latest techniques and technology.
Dr. Krum has completed more than 500 hours of continuing education in occlusion, digital dentistry, orthodontics, pediatrics, implants, and oral pathology. He has also trained in post-graduate orthodontics programs through the United States Dental Institute, Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, and the International Academy of Dental Implantology.
He is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. His dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Laurence D. Johns Endodontics Award, the Outstanding Dentistry Award from the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the Hanau Award for Prosthodontics, and a certificate of recognition from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Outside the office, Dr. Krum enjoys the outdoors with his wife, Abby, and their two sons. From mountain biking and fishing in the Black Hills to a 50-mile backpacking trip through Wyoming’s Wind River Range, adventure is part of their family life. Faith is also central to Dr. Krum, and he and his wife lead an early-morning church youth group while remaining actively involved in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
At his core, Dr. Krum is guided by faith, family, and a deep commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality dental care. He tops it all off with a sharp sense of humor that keeps patients smiling.
Dental Assistants
Joni G.
RDA, Assistant Director
of Orthodontics
Allison L.
RDA, Orthodontic Assistant
Myofunctional Therapy Team
Hope Jackson
BSDH, RDH, COM©,
Operations Director
Hope graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Minnesota in 2003 and has been registered with the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry since then. Her journey with Jackson Dental began in 1998, where she learned the foundations of dentistry alongside Dr. John Jackson. After earning her degree, she and her husband, Dr. Christopher Jackson, returned to Jackson Dental in 2007 to continue serving through the family legacy.
Hope is passionate about helping patients understand how their oral health connects to their whole body. She continually pursues advanced training to deepen her knowledge. In 2020, she became a Certified Orofacial Myologist and is both a Breathe Institute Ambassador and Breathe Baby Ambassador. Her myofunctional therapy training includes Orofacial Myology – Make the Connection, Myomasterminds through The Breathe Institute, Buteyko Breathing, and Tongue Thrust and Beyond with Dr. Mohamed Mohamed. She also completed training with Myofunctional Research Company in Myobrace therapy.
In addition, Hope has advanced training in orofacial pain through the Orofacial Pain Continuum at LSU and a residency with the University of Kentucky Orofacial Pain Department. She has pursued coursework with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, the International Association of Implantologists, and the Dawson Academy for dental occlusion. Most recently, she has studied the body–bite–cranial sacrum connection through CranioSacral Therapy coursework with the Upledger Institute.
Grounded in her faith and love of Jesus, Hope considers her greatest blessing to be her family. She and Dr. Christopher are proud parents to four children—Isabelle, Payton, Evan, and Sadie. Together they enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, cooking, reading, and hosting family gatherings.
Jenn S.
Myofunctional Therapist
Virginia Sturdivant
Myofunctional Therapist
Jenna J.
Executive Assistant