Comprehensive periodontal and implant surgery practice in Minneapolis offering advanced gum disease treatment, dental implants, and minimally invasive techniques including LANAP, Perioscopy, and Wilckodontics.
Details
Phone: (612) 332-0869
Website: http://www.metroperio.com/
Languages: English
Technology: digital dentistry planningPerioscopy
Services
Cosmetic
- Aesthetic Crown Lengthening — Cosmetic gum reshaping and crown lengthening
General
- Digital Dentistry — Digital planning and treatment for dental care
Implants
- Dental Implants — Comprehensive implant dentistry including site development, guided bone regeneration, and surgical placement
- Trabecular Implants — Advanced implant technology
Oral Surgery
- Tooth Removal — Surgical tooth extraction
Orthodontics
- Wilckodontics — Periodontally Accelerated Orthodontics (SFOT) - accelerated tooth movement combining periodontal techniques with orthodontics
Periodontics
- Bone Grafting — Bone grafting including socket preservation, sinus augmentation, and ridge augmentation
- Crown Lengthening — Functional and aesthetic crown lengthening procedures
- Guided Bone Regeneration — Regenerative technique using membranes to guide bone growth
- Guided Tissue Regeneration — Regenerative technique for periodontal attachment
- Gum Disease Therapy — Treatment of periodontal disease and gingivitis using both non-surgical and surgical approaches
- Gum Grafting — Treatment for receding gums
- LANAP — Laser-assisted new attachment procedure for gum disease treatment
- Perioscopy — Minimally invasive in-office Perioscope cleaning treatment
- Pinhole Gum Surgery — Minimally invasive receding gum treatment
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) — Regenerative treatment using patient's own growth factors
- Pocket Reduction — Surgical reduction of periodontal pockets
- Ridge Augmentation — Bone grafting to rebuild alveolar ridge
- Sinus Augmentation — Bone grafting to augment sinus for implant placement
- SMART Bone Grafting — Advanced bone grafting technique for regenerative periodontal therapy
- Socket Preservation — Grafting to preserve bone following tooth extraction
Team
Elias Kersten (DDS), Periodontist
One of two principal periodontists with 30+ years combined experience in gum disease diagnosis and treatment. First periodontist in Minnesota to be trained in Wilckodontics. Offers Lunch and Learn educational sessions to referring offices.
Mark Wilson (DDS), Periodontist
Principal periodontist with 30+ years combined experience with Dr. Kersten in gum disease diagnosis and treatment. Pioneering provider for dental implants and minimally invasive techniques.
Tamir Shalev (DDS), Periodontist
Associate periodontist on the team
Lisa (Licensed Dental Hygienist), Hygienist
With dental industry experience since 1988. First hygienist in Minnesota to use Perioscopy. Coordinates hygiene study club with about 20 hygienists from Twin Cities area.
Caitlin (Licensed Dental Hygienist), Hygienist
Nearly 15 years of experience. Specializes in integration of technology into dental practices and passionate about patient education and personalized treatment plans.
Tawn (Licensed Dental Assistant), Dental Assistant
Nearly 30 years of experience in dental industry. With practice for 6 years. Passionate about helping patients achieve healthy smiles and understanding dental science.
Jaelynn (Licensed Dental Assistant), Dental Assistant
Valeria, Dental Office Assistant
Nearly 1 year with practice. Dedicated to patient education and preventative care. Pursuing further education in dental field.
Summer (Licensed Dental Assistant), Office Manager
With practice since August 2007, beginning as Dr. Wilson's dental assistant. Over 20 years dental experience. Licensed as Dental Assistant since 1998. Also serves as City of Lakes Study Club Coordinator.
Joey, Administrative Lead
With practice nearly 3 years (since June 2021). Started as intern and advanced to Administrative Lead. Passionate about patient care.
JJ, New Patient Coordinator
Nearly a decade of dentistry experience, with practice 6 years. Passionate about patient education and helping patients understand periodontal health.
Dylan, Front Office
With practice for past year. Interning since last summer. Involved in marketing and front office. Daughter of Summer (Office Manager).
What patients say
Vibe: professional
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment with 16 of 18 reviews rated 5 stars. Reviewers consistently praise the practice for expertise in complex dental and periodontal work, particularly implants, alongside exceptional staff warmth and communication. The practice is highlighted as a destination for complex cases, with multiple mentions of Dr. Kersten's dedication and willingness to provide personalized, above-and-beyond care.
professionalwarm and caringexperiencedpatient-focusedhighly communicativededicated
- Implant work over multiple years with excellent cosmetic results
- Dr. Kersten's dedication to complex dental restoration and going above and beyond
- Dentist called patient on Sunday night post-surgery to check on them
- 3D imaging consultation clearly explained before implant placement
- Scaling and root planning with step-by-step communication