The Dental Specialists

The Twin Cities' largest multi-specialty group dental practice offering comprehensive specialty dental services including endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics. With over 20 years of experience and more than a dozen locations, they provide personalized, patient-centered care with advanced technology.

Details

Phone: (651) 760-3661

Website: https://www.thedentalspecialists.com/location/woodbury/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=woodbury

Languages: English

Technology: digital radiographydigital X-rays3D imagingCBCTnSequence surgical technique

Services

Endodontics

Root Canals

Implants

Dental Implants — State-of-the-art dental implant center with advanced 3D imaging and nSequence surgical technique for optimal implant placement

Oral Surgery

Extractions
Facial Fractures
Oral Biopsy
Wisdom Teeth Removal

Orthodontics

Braces
Invisalign

Pediatric

Comprehensive Pediatric Dental Care

Periodontics

Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)
Gum Recession
Soft Tissue Grafting

Preventive

Periodontal Cleanings (Periodontal Maintenance)

Prosthodontics

Dentures — Including implant-supported dentures and All-On-4 options
Missing Teeth

Restorative

Full Coverage Restorations / Crowns

Team

Alan S. Law (DDS, PhD, FICD, FACD), Endodontist

Endodontist with board certification and extensive experience

Kathleen V. Thieu (DDS, MS), Periodontist

Periodontist specializing in periodontal disease and implant care

James Lee (BDS (Hons), MS, FICOI), Prosthodontist

Prosthodontist specializing in dentures and oral rehabilitation

Matthew J. Hutchinson, Oral Surgeon

Matthew J. Karban (DMD, MD, FACS, Board Certified), Oral Surgeon

Board-certified oral surgeon with medical degree from Mayo Medical School performing over 200 successful dental implants annually at The Dental Implant Center

What patients say

Vibe: clinical

This practice shows a stark divide: several patients (especially those seeing Dr. Yetzer or Dr. Hutchinson) report excellent clinical care, anxiety management, and compassionate treatment. However, systemic operational failures plague the practice—billing is notoriously problematic with repeated errors, delayed payments, and surprise charges; scheduling is unreliable with missed callbacks and forgotten appointments; and post-operative care is inconsistent, with at least one patient experiencing serious complications that were dismissed. Multiple reviews suggest the practice may oversell unnecessary services or misquote estimates, and there are concerning reports of surgical errors and rushed procedures.

professionaldisorganized billingvariable clinical outcomespoor follow-up carestaff communication gapsunreliable scheduling

Same-day completion of multiple procedures (saved 4 months of visits)
Wisdom teeth removal with sedation—painless and quick recovery (20 min to 1 hour)
Post-operative complications dismissed and delayed follow-up care
Billing errors and surprise charges months/years after service
Failed to remove correct tooth during extraction
Anxiety-friendly care with detailed aftercare instructions for coumadin patient