Family dentistry practice in Elk River, Minnesota serving the Twin Cities area for over two decades. Specializes in general dentistry, restorative care, cosmetic dentistry, and oral surgery with a focus on personalized, high-tech care for all ages.
Details
Phone: (763) 441-2452
Website: https://otsegodental.com/
Languages: English
Insurance: Delta DentalHealthPartners
Technology: digital x-rays3D cone beam imagingCBCT 3D imagingtooth-colored composite fillings
Services
Cosmetic
- Cosmetic Dentistry — Cosmetic dental services for smile enhancement
- Teeth Whitening — Professional teeth whitening treatment
Endodontics
- Pulpotomy — Baby tooth root canal treatment
- Root Canal Treatment — Endodontic therapy for tooth preservation
General
- Family Dentistry — Personalized dental care for all family members
- General Dentistry — Comprehensive general dental care for the entire family
Implants
- Dental Implants — Surgical implant placement including Zirconia dental implants
- Implant-Supported Dentures — Implant-supported prosthetics for improved stability
Oral Surgery
- Bone Grafting — Bone augmentation procedures
- Extractions — Tooth extraction services
- Sinus Lifts — Sinus augmentation for implant placement
Periodontics
- Gum Disease Treatment — Scaling and root planning, full mouth debridement, and periodontal maintenance
- Scaling and Root Planning — Cleaning below the gum line for gum disease management
Preventive
- 3D Cone Beam Imaging — Advanced 3D imaging for comprehensive treatment planning
- Digital X-rays — Digital radiography for early detection and diagnosis
- Fluoride Treatments — Preventative fluoride application
- Sealants — Dental sealant application for cavity prevention
- Teeth Cleanings and Exams — Regular dental cleaning appointments with digital x-rays and bite analysis
Prosthodontics
- Denture Realignments — Adjustments and maintenance of dentures
- Dentures — Full, immediate, and implant-supported dentures
- Flippers — Temporary prosthetic solutions
- Partials — Partial dentures for multiple missing teeth
Restorative
- Bridges — Bridgework to replace missing teeth
- Crowns — All porcelain crowns with shade matching
- Tooth-Colored Fillings — High-tech composite fillings using minimally invasive techniques
Sedation
- Conscious Sedation — Comfortable sedation options for dental procedures
- IV Sedation — Intravenous sedation for anxious patients
- Nitrous Oxide — Nitrous oxide sedation option
Team
Paul Sheils (D.D.S.), General Dentist
Founder of Otsego Dental. General dentist with advanced training in IV sedation, bone grafting, and prosthetics. Specializes in occlusion. Married with two sons.
Nicole Giddings (D.D.S.), General Dentist
Works with children and adults. Treats all aspects of dentistry including crowns, bridges, fillings, endodontics, extractions, dentures and partials. Focuses on building lasting patient relationships.
Jamie (RDH), Hygienist
Joined team in 2015. Dental Hygiene degree. From Elk River area. Passionate about helping patients of all ages.
Sasha (RDH), Hygienist
Joined team in 2020. Began career in 1992 as dental lab technician. Licensed dental assistant background. Enjoys outdoor activities.
Morgan, Hygienist
Tammy (CLDA/LDA), Dental Assistant
Lead assistant. Part of team since 2011. Over 25 years in dental field. Enjoys guiding patients through restorative process.
Jessica (CLDA/LDA), Dental Assistant
Licensed Dental Assistant. With practice since 2007. From Elk River area. Believes healthy mouth is key to overall health.
Joni (CLDA/LDA), Dental Assistant
Joined team in 2018. Establishes rapport and has comforting personality. Enjoys seeing patient smile transformations.
Shelbi, Dental Assistant
Stefany, Dental Assistant
Katey, Office Manager
Office manager. Part of team since 2015. Long-time dental field experience. Works to enhance patient experience.
Carol, Insurance Specialist
Insurance coordinator. Joined team in 2016. Several years experience with insurance benefits and claims processing.
Nicky, Patient Coordinator
What patients say
Vibe: family-friendly
Overwhelmingly positive across all 14 reviews with consistent 5-star ratings. Reviewers emphasize the practice's exceptional ability to handle dental anxiety and work with children, combined with genuinely caring staff and skilled dentistry. Multiple long-term patients express strong loyalty and confidence in Dr. Sheils and the entire team.
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- Emergency weekend availability and compassionate emergency care
- Exceptional handling of dental-anxious patients, including first-time positive experience for anxious adult
- Children leaving visits excited and proud about their dental experience
- Long-term patient relationships spanning 6+ years
- Same-day problem resolution with thorough explanation