Meet Our Dentists

Dental Team — La Crosse, WI — Coulee Family Dental

Christine Jones, DDS

A native of Onalaska, Dr. Christine Jones combines clinical excellence with a strong connection to her community. She earned both her undergraduate and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from Marquette University, completing dental school in 2010. After graduation, she pursued a Rural Outreach Fellowship at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, where she enhanced her training by working alongside specialists in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and endodontics.


Dr. Jones is actively involved in organized dentistry and professional development. She has served as president of the La Crosse District Dental Society and is a dedicated member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, serving on their Editorial Advisory Board. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, International College of Dentists, and Pierre Fauchard Academy.


When she's not caring for patients, Dr. Jones enjoys travel, crafting, and quality time at home with her husband and their two young children.


Christine Jones, DDS — La Crosse, WI — Coulee Family Dental

RJ Ochsner, DMD

Dr. RJ Ochsner was born and raised in 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, later moving to the beautiful Coulee Region in 2015.


Dr. RJ is passionate about all things dental and has furthered his education to help his patients better optimize their chewing systems. He has been trained in esthetic and functional rehabilitation, Invisalign, implant placement, TMJ dysfunction, and other complex aspects of clinical dentistry, all while keeping most of his hair. He is an alumnus of the Pankey Institute, a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, (6% of dentists have earned this honor). In 2025 he became partner with Dr. Christine Jones at Coulee Family Dental.


Dr. RJ’s wife, Anni, is a clinical neuropsychologist at Mayo Clinic, and they have two wonderful children (Sophie and Henry) and one reasonable dog (George). Dr. RJ is active in the La Crosse community: as a member of Rotary Club, a past board member of the Onalaska Education Foundation, and in 2026 was recognized for his philanthropy with membership into the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. When not busy with family life, Dr. RJ enjoys reading, music, swimming, running, and watching 7 minutes of a show before being needed by his children again.


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 many 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.

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Joseph Kotnour — 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 many 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.

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