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Hillcrest Dental Center

Hillcrest★ 5.0 (162 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

1762 Iowa Ave E, St Paul, Minnesota, 55106

Comprehensive family dental practice in Saint Paul, MN offering general, preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry services. Led by Dr. Kai Ahlman, the practice emphasizes patient comfort, compassionate care, and a judgment-free environment with personalized treatment options.

Details

Phone: (651) 771-6464

Website: http://www.hillcrestdentalcenterstp.com/

Languages: English

Technology: Digital X-RaysDigital Impressions

Amenities: Music of patient's choice

Services

Cosmetic

  • Bonding — Application of tooth-colored resin to repair chips, cracks, or gaps
  • Cosmetic Dentistry — Services to enhance smile appearance
  • Teeth Whitening — Professional whitening treatments to brighten smile
  • Veneers — Thin shells of porcelain or composite resin to improve tooth appearance

Emergency

  • Emergency Care — Prompt treatment for urgent dental issues including severe toothaches, knocked-out teeth, abscesses, and cracked teeth

Endodontics

  • Root Canals — Root canal therapy to save infected or severely decayed teeth

General

  • Digital Impressions — Digital scanning technology for dental impressions
  • Digital X-Rays — Advanced diagnostic imaging technology
  • Family Dentistry — Dental care for the entire family
  • General Dentistry — Routine exams, cleanings, diagnostics, and preventive education for patients of all ages
  • Night Guards — Custom-made guards for teeth grinding and clenching
  • Sports Mouth Guards — Protective mouth guards for athletic activities

Implants

  • Dental Implant Placement — Surgical placement of titanium implants to replace missing teeth
  • Dental Implant Restoration — Crowns, bridges, or dentures supported by dental implants

Oral Surgery

  • Extractions — Tooth extraction services
  • Wisdom Teeth Extractions — Removal of wisdom teeth

Orthodontics

  • Clear Aligners — Invisible alignment system for straightening teeth

Periodontics

  • Periodontal Disease Treatment — Professional cleaning and treatment of gum disease including scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions

Preventive

  • Cleanings and Exams — Regular dental checkups and professional cleanings
  • Oral Cancer Screenings — Early detection screening for oral cancer
  • Preventative Dentistry — Focus on maintaining oral health and preventing dental diseases through regular checkups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants
  • Sealants — Protective coatings applied to chewing surfaces to prevent decay

Restorative

  • Cracked Tooth Repair — Treatment for fractured or cracked teeth
  • Crowns and Bridges — Fixed prosthetics to restore teeth and replace missing teeth
  • Dental Fillings — Treatment for cavities using composite resin or amalgam
  • Inlays and Onlays — Custom-made restorations for cavities that preserve natural tooth structure
  • Porcelain Crowns — Custom-made crowns to restore damaged or weakened teeth
  • Restorative Dentistry — Comprehensive restoration of damaged, decayed, or missing teeth

Team

Kai Ahlman (DDS), General Dentist
Dr. Ahlman was born in Isanti, MN and completed his DDS degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He emphasizes patient communication and comfort, creating a positive and light-hearted experience. He is from Stillwater with family including wife Sarah and two children.
Lee Ann, Dental Assistant
Noted in patient reviews as compassionate and kind, helping patients with dental fears and providing comfort during procedures
Kaycee, Hygienist
Cindy, Front Desk
Noted in patient reviews as well-organized and diligent in scheduling appointments

What patients say

Vibe: professional

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment with 16 of 17 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Reviewers consistently praise Dr. Ahlman, the staff's friendliness, patience with anxious patients, and genuine care. The practice excels at appointment availability and patient communication. One recent negative review highlights an isolated incident with a specific hygienist's poor technique and demeanor, suggesting potential inconsistency in staff quality despite the predominantly excellent reputation.

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