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Petersen Family Dental

★ 4.9 (60 reviews)✓ Accepting new patients

1260 County Rd E Suite A, Arden Hills, Minnesota, 55112

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A trusted family dental practice in Arden Hills, Minnesota, serving the community for over 35 years with comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry services, including same-day crowns with CEREC technology and implant restorations.

Details

Phone: (651) 636-0840

Website: https://www.petersenfamilydental.com/

Languages: English

Technology: CEREC same-day crownsDiagnodent laser cavity detectionIntraoral cameraUltrasonic cleaningsDigital x-raysPanoramic x-ray

Services

Cosmetic

  • Bonding — Application of enamel-like material sculpted and hardened to create ideal smile
  • Cosmetic Contouring — Reshaping teeth for improved appearance
  • Cosmetic Fillings — Aesthetically pleasing fillings
  • Teeth Whitening — Whitening procedures to restore brightness to stained, dull, or discolored teeth
  • Veneers — Porcelain veneers for smile enhancement

Emergency

  • Dental Emergencies — Emergency dental treatment for pain and tooth breakage
  • Toothache Relief — Treatment for tooth pain

Endodontics

  • Root Canal Therapy — Treatment of root canal infections and tooth pulp issues

General

  • General Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care for the entire family

Implants

  • Dental Implants — Synthetic structures anchored to jawbone to serve as foundation for artificial teeth or permanent bridges
  • Implant Restorations — Restorations on implant foundations

Oral Surgery

  • Extractions — Tooth extraction services

Periodontics

  • Scaling and Root Planing — Deep cleaning treatment for periodontal disease

Preventive

  • Initial Oral Examination — Visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and x-rays
  • Periodontal Exams — Assessment of gum and tooth health to diagnose gum diseases and periodontal issues
  • Preventive Care — Routine cleanings, exams, and periodontal care to prevent dental disease
  • Sealants — Liquid coatings on chewing surfaces to prevent cavities

Prosthodontics

  • Dentures — Specialty dentures for tooth replacement

Restorative

  • Crowns and Bridges — Porcelain, zirconia, or noble metal crowns to restore tooth function and appearance
  • Fillings — Cosmetic fillings to restore teeth with small cavity lesions and/or fractures
  • NiteGuards — Night guards for tooth grinding protection
  • Same Day Crowns - CEREC — Chairside economical restoration of aesthetic ceramics - custom crowns designed, created, and placed in one visit

Team

Dr. Michael J. Petersen (DDS), General Dentist
Founder of Petersen Family Dental in 1990. Completed General Practice Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center with advanced training in dental trauma, oral surgery, prosthodontics, hospital dentistry, and treating patients with special needs. Lives in St. Anthony with wife; has three adult children.
Dr. John R. Petersen (DDS), General Dentist
Grew up in St. Anthony, Minnesota. Completed General Practice Residency at Minneapolis VA Medical Center with advanced training in treatment of medically complex patients, periodontics, oral surgery, root canal therapy, and prosthodontics. Practiced in Twin Cities metro area for almost a decade before joining Petersen Family Dental full-time in January 2025. Continues volunteer work at Community Dental Care. Enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with family. Married to Mallory with one daughter.
Joan, Hygienist
Dental hygienist with over 40 years of experience. Enjoys meeting new patients and catching up with current patients. Married with three children, all University of Minnesota graduates and former members of the University of Minnesota drumline. Loves traveling (especially to Norway), running, walking her dog Lena, waterskiing, and cheering for the Gophers.
Margie, Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant with over 40 years of experience. Lives in Coon Rapids with three grown children. Loves gardening flowers and visiting museums including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
Becky, Dental Assistant
Resident of St. Anthony Village with over 30 years of dental field experience. Excited to serve her own community. Favorite aspect of dentistry is connecting with patients. Enjoys gardening, baking, crafting, and spending time with family and her dog Dolly.

What patients say

Vibe: family-friendly

Overwhelmingly positive across all 19 reviews with unanimous 5-star ratings. Reviewers consistently praise the practice for exceptional, personalized dental care spanning decades, a warm and friendly staff, and strong continuity of care as Dr. John takes over from his father Dr. Michael. The practice is particularly valued for treating patients and families as individuals, accommodating urgent needs, and maintaining transparent, honest business practices.

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