Valley Dental Group is a comprehensive dental practice in Golden Valley, Minnesota, offering preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and specialty care. With a team of 12+ dentists and over 50 years of service to the community, they provide personalized treatment with advanced techniques and a focus on patient comfort and education.
Details
Phone: (763) 544-2213
Website: http://valleydentalgroupmn.com/?utm_source=gbp&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=yext_listing
Languages: EnglishMandarinTaiwanese
Services
Cosmetic
- Smile Makeovers — Comprehensive cosmetic dental treatments to enhance smile aesthetics.
- Tooth Bonding — Bonding treatment to repair and enhance tooth appearance.
- Veneers — Custom veneers to perfect and enhance smile aesthetics.
Emergency
- Cracked Teeth — Treatment and repair of cracked or fractured teeth.
- Emergency Dental Care — Treatment for dental emergencies including pain, trauma, and cracked teeth.
- Oral Trauma — Treatment for traumatic dental injuries.
Endodontics
- Apexification — Endodontic treatment for tooth development issues.
- Apexogenesis — Endodontic treatment to encourage root development in immature teeth.
- Apicoectomy — Surgical endodontic procedure to remove the root tip of a tooth.
- Root Canal Treatment — Treatment for infected or damaged tooth pulp to alleviate pain and preserve tooth health.
Implants
- Dental Implants — Individual dental implants, full implant restorations, and implant-supported dentures.
- Implant-Supported Dentures — Dentures anchored to dental implants for improved stability and function.
- Individual Implants — Single dental implants to replace individual missing teeth.
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Tooth extraction procedures.
- Wisdom Tooth Removal — Surgical extraction of wisdom teeth.
Orthodontics
- Braces — Traditional braces for orthodontic tooth correction.
- Early Orthodontic Treatment — Orthodontic treatment for children to guide proper tooth and jaw development.
- Invisalign Treatment — Clear aligner orthodontic treatment for straighter teeth.
Periodontics
- Bone Grafting — Periodontal surgical procedure to repair and restore jawbone structure.
- Gum Disease Treatment — Treatment for periodontal disease including non-surgical and surgical options.
- Gum Grafting — Surgical periodontal procedure to restore gum tissue.
Preventive
- Dental Cleanings & Checkups — Regular and preventative cleanings, gingivitis cleanings, deep cleaning/therapeutic cleaning with scaling and root planing, oral cancer screening, and professional polishing.
- Mouth Guards — Custom-fit mouth guards made from thermoplastic material to protect teeth during sports.
- Sealants — Plastic material applied to chewing surfaces of back teeth to protect from decay and bacteria.
Prosthodontics
- Dentures — Custom-made dentures including premium dentures, immediate full dentures, partial dentures, and implant-supported dentures.
Restorative
- Bridges — Fixed restorations using crowns and pontics to replace missing teeth, made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or combinations.
Team
Brian T Evensen, DDS (DDS), General Dentist
Completed General Practice Residency at University of Minnesota. Active member of ADA, Minneapolis District Dental Society, and Minnesota Dental Association. Married with two daughters; hobbies include golf, traveling, and water sports.
Sandra S Fenske, DDS (DDS), General Dentist
Active member of ADA and Minnesota Dental Association. Passionate about cosmetic dentistry. Enjoys spending time with family and friends at sporting events.
Janet G Parsons, DDS (DDS), General Dentist
Completed General Practice Residency at University of Minnesota. Active member of ADA, Minneapolis Dental Society, and Minnesota Dental Association. Loves family time, church activities, golf, skiing, and wildlife observation.
Andrew M Liu, DDS (DDS), General Dentist
Completed General Practice Residency at University of Minnesota. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Active member of ADA and Minnesota Dental Association. Married with one child; enjoys traveling, biking, and camping.
Marin I Parsons Watters, DDS (DDS), Pediatric Dentist
Completed Mini General Practice Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at University of Minnesota. Active member of ADA and Minnesota Dental Association. Passionate about building relationships and helping children develop positive dental experiences. Enjoys skiing, church service, and trying new restaurants.
Rachel M Kaper, DDS (DDS, AACG, AASH, AACD, ADA, MDA), General Dentist
Active member of Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, ADA, and Minnesota Dental Association. Committed to continuing education. Enjoys staying active, trying new recipes and restaurants, traveling, and drawing.
Mikayla J Kero, DDS (DDS), General Dentist
Active member of ADA and Minnesota Dental Association. Prioritizes comfort and genuine connection with patients. Enjoys sports, long walks, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Gerald C Anderson, DDS (DDS), Endodontist
Completed General Practice Residency and worked in private practice for 15 years before completing Endodontic program at University of Minnesota, graduating 2006. Joined Valley Dental Group April 2007, sees patients on Tuesdays. Teaches as Adjunct Assistant Professor in Department of Restorative Sciences, Endodontic Division at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Married to pharmacist Julie; has five children; enjoys family activities, trips, fishing, and camping.
Joseph S Basile, DDS (DDS, Board-Certified by American Board of Orthodontics), Orthodontist
Board-certified by American Board of Orthodontics. Completed Pediatric Dentistry Residency and Orthodontics Residency at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Active member of American Association of Orthodontics, American Board of Orthodontics, ADA, and Minnesota Dental Association. Married with two children and two dogs; spends time taking children to sporting activities.
Douglas A Carter, DDS (DDS), Oral Surgeon
Completed Oral and Maxillofacial Residency at University of Minnesota. Active member of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Hobbies include biking, running, and traveling.
John D Gerstner, DDS (DDS, Certificate in Prosthodontics), Prosthodontist
Received DDS and certificate in Prosthodontics from University of Minnesota (awarded 1997). Involved with two dental study clubs: Seattle Study Club (comprehensive treatment planning) and Implant Education Curriculum (IEC). Wisconsin native; enjoys Packers football and all sports, plays basketball and golf.
David G Klump, DDS (DDS, Specialty in Periodontology), Periodontist
Completed general practice residency at VA Medical Center (1986-1987). Completed specialty training in Periodontology at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (1994). Previously taught at University of Minnesota dental program and Normandale Community College Hygiene program. Specializes in non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment and implant dentistry. Joined Valley Dental Group part-time 1999. Enjoys boating, fishing, exercising, reading, cooking, stamp collecting, and music with wife and three children.
Richard T Pihlstrom, DDS (DDS), General Dentist
Committed to ensuring patient comfort and making patients feel welcome.