Modern Day Dental is a comprehensive family dentistry practice in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, led by husband-and-wife team Drs. Shaun and Sophia Rizzo. They offer general, cosmetic, implant, pediatric, and emergency dental services with advanced training in surgical dentistry and same-day crown technology.
Details
Phone: 952-257-7255
Website: https://www.md-dental.com/meet-the-team/dr-sophia-rizzo-
Languages: EnglishSpanishPortugueseUkrainianRussian
Technology: Same-day crowns
Services
Cosmetic
- Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency
- Emergency Dental Care — Same-day emergency appointments available for severe tooth pain, knocked-out teeth, broken crowns, abscesses, and other urgent dental issues
Endodontics
- Root Canals
General
- General Dentistry
Implants
- Dental Implants
Oral Surgery
- Extractions
Orthodontics
- Invisalign
Pediatric
- Pediatric Dentistry
Restorative
- Restorative Dentistry
- Same-Day Crowns — In-office same-day crown technology
Sedation
- Sedation Dentistry
Team
Dr. Sophia Rizzo (DDS), General Dentist
Originally from southern Russia, Dr. Rizzo completed her dental degree at Kuban State University and was accepted into the Advanced Placement Program at NYU College of Dentistry. She completed a post-graduate residency in surgical and pediatric dentistry at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, mastering implants, root canals, and extractions. She practiced in New York before relocating to Minnesota in 2018 and now resides in Eden Prairie.
Dr. Shaun Rizzo (DDS), General Dentist
Grew up in Minnesota and graduated from NYU with highest honors as a member of the OKU Honor Society. Received the Samuel Charles Miller Award for excellence in periodontology, Dr. Bernard Rudner Award for comprehensive oral care, and recognition from the American Equilibration Society. He specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implants, full mouth rehabilitation, and TMJ management.
Abbey, Dental Hygienist
Graduated in 2023 and takes pride in the preventive side of dentistry, creating comfortable environments for patients.
Jeff, Licensed Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Minneapolis with family from Ecuador. Bilingual dental assistant passionate about quality care and patient comfort. Father of twins with interests in soccer and travel.
Brooke, Licensed Dental Assistant
Passionate about making patients feel comfortable and confident. Enjoys fitness and traveling to warm destinations.
Allyza, Dental Assistant
Originally from the Philippines, dedicated to patient comfort. Enjoys music, concerts, thrifting, and collecting blind boxes.
Anhelina, Dental Assistant
Joined the team in 2024. Speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English. Focuses on making visits comfortable.
Keilani, Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Minnesota. Enjoys spending time with family and her cat Apollo, as well as cooking, baking, and staying active at the gym.
Emilia, Office Manager
Joined the team in 2021. Originally from Brazil, fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Caring and outgoing personality. Enjoys outdoors, tennis, and travel.
Sabrina, Patient Care Coordinator
Bilingual Patient Care Coordinator born in Mexico and raised in Minnesota. Proud mother of 3, committed to compassionate service and improving patient experience.