Twin Cities' largest multi-specialty group dental practice offering comprehensive specialty care including endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics across 12+ locations with over 20 years of experience.
Details
Phone: (763) 767-9119
Website: https://www.thedentalspecialists.com/location/forest-lake/
Languages: English
Technology: digital radiographydigital x-rays3D imagingCBCTnSequence surgical technique
Services
Endodontics
- Endodontics — Root canal treatment and endodontic procedures
- Root Canals — Root canal therapy
Implants
- Dental Implants — Dental implant treatment, implant-supported dentures, and All-On-4 at dedicated Implant Center
- Missing Teeth — Replacement options for missing teeth
Oral Surgery
- Extractions — Tooth extraction services
- Facial Fractures — Treatment of facial fractures
- Oral Biopsy — Oral tissue biopsy services
- Oral Surgery — Wisdom teeth removal, extractions, and facial fracture treatment
- Wisdom Teeth Removal — Surgical extraction of wisdom teeth
Orthodontics
- Braces — Traditional braces orthodontic treatment
- Invisalign — Invisible aligner orthodontic treatment
- Orthodontics — Braces and Invisalign treatment
Pediatric
- Pediatric Dentistry — Comprehensive pediatric dental care for children
Periodontics
- Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) — Treatment for periodontal disease
- Gum Recession — Gum recession treatment
- Periodontal Cleanings (Periodontal Maintenance) — Periodontal maintenance and specialized cleaning
- Periodontics — Gum disease treatment, periodontal maintenance, and gum recession treatment
Prosthodontics
- Dentures — Denture fabrication and management
- Prosthodontics — Dentures, crowns, and full coverage restorations
Restorative
- Full Coverage Restorations / Crowns — Dental crown and full coverage restoration services
Team
What patients say
Vibe: professional
The practice receives strong praise for clinical expertise, particularly Dr. Barsness and Dr. Sara's root canal skills, patient communication, and comfort-focused approach. However, significant concerns exist regarding insurance billing transparency and communication failures with anxious patients, resulting in highly polarized reviews (3 five-star, 2 one-star ratings).
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- Root canal expertise (multiple positive mentions of smooth, painless root canals)
- Excellent patient communication and x-ray explanation (Dr. Barsness)
- Comfort checks during procedures and discomfort minimization techniques
- Forest Lake/lake view from facility
- Insurance billing issues with HealthPartners (negative)