Dakota Family Dentistry

Locally-owned family dental practice in Inver Grove Heights, MN offering comprehensive dental care including implants, orthodontics, emergency services, and preventive treatments. Founded in 2007, known for personalized, patient-first approach with advanced technology and same-day emergency appointments.

Details

Phone: (651) 457-8866

Website: https://www.dakotafamilydentistry.com/

Languages: English

Insurance: Delta Dental PremierGEHAHealthPartners

Technology: Biolase laser technologydigital X-raysdigital scanning3D scanningcomputer-guided implant placementThe Wand anesthetic systemair abrasion technologyintraoral cameras

Amenities: comfortable environmententertainment options during treatment

Services

Cosmetic

Teeth Whitening — Professional whitening treatments for a brighter smile
Veneers — Custom porcelain veneers to enhance smile appearance

Emergency

Emergency Dentistry — Same-day or next-day emergency appointments for severe tooth pain, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and dental abscesses

Implants

Dental Implants — Single tooth implants, multiple implants, full-arch solutions, and All-on-4 treatments with advanced 3D scanning and computer-guided placement

Orthodontics

Orthodontics — FastBraces® and SureSmile clear aligners for teeth straightening

Preventive

Dental Checkups — Regular checkups, cleanings, digital X-rays, and oral cancer screening

Team

Dr. Christina Van Guilder (DDS, FAGD), General Dentist

Fellowship-trained implant specialist, Master Provider of FastBraces®, experienced in dental implants, orthodontics, wisdom teeth extraction, and emergency care. Founder of Dakota Family Dentistry in 2007.

Dr. Pfahning, General Dentist

General dentist providing comprehensive dental care

Stephanie, Hygienist

Nancy, Hygienist

Described in reviews as skilled and dedicated to patient education on oral health

Heather, Hygienist

Described in reviews as thorough, gentle, and pleasant

Jean, Administrative Assistant

Jacki, Front Desk Assistant

Leigh Ann, Dental Assistant

Laurie, Dental Assistant

What patients say

Vibe: family-friendly

Dakota Family Dentistry receives overwhelmingly positive sentiment (14 of 17 five-star reviews) with consistent praise for kind, professional staff, painless procedures, and genuine patient care. The practice stands out for moving away from corporate dentistry and fostering a family-like atmosphere. However, three one-star reviews raise concerns about billing transparency, procedure-related conversations affecting patient comfort, and poor customer service recovery when issues occur, suggesting inconsistency in managing complex situations.

warm and welcomingprofessional with personal touchfamily-orientedcommunity-focusedcaring and supportiveindependent practice ethos

Painless crown and extraction experience
Thorough professional cleanings with dental health advice
Warm welcome from front desk staff (Jean, Aubrey, Nancy)
In-house dental insurance option available
Personal touches and genuine kindness from entire team