Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, our doctors manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Our doctors practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise ranging from dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth removal to corrective jaw surgery. This also includes techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. We also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and fractures.
The surgical staff at Dakota Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are experienced, certified oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in the administration of IV sedation and surgery. All staff are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR certified.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery requires up to 6 additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training. As oral and maxillofacial surgeons, we treat a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth and facial regions. Our surgeons practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with expertise in corrective jaw surgery, wisdom tooth removal and oral pathology. They also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries and perform a full range of dental implant procedures.
Our staff is trained in assisting our surgeons with IV sedation within our office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. In addition, general anesthesia provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist is available within our facility.
Dr. Scott Rake graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1995. He went on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Rake joined Dakota Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1999. He has been an adjunctive clinical professor at the University of Minnesota division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 2000. Dr. Rake is involved in resident surgeon education in the areas of pediatric anesthesia and office-based surgical procedures. Dr. Rake provides full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in all five office locations.
Dr. Rake is a board-certified member of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, and the St. Paul District Dental Society.
Dr. Rake received her D.D.S. degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997. She then completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She is a graduate of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at the University of Minnesota.
In 2002, Dr. Rake joined Dakota Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She remains active in academics as an adjunct associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, division of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Rake is a board-certified member of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the St. Paul District Dental Society. She is a member and past president of the Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 249 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestMaggi Arndt
a year ago
All 3 of our kids have had their wisdom teeth removed here. They were very well cared for.
Kent Krause
a year ago
They were very professional. Scott A. Take, DMD was excellent. I was nervous about the procedure. Dr. Scott and his assistant made me feel right at home. The surgery went great. I would highly recommend them to anybody.
Patrick Brooks
a year ago
Friendly and professional and painless
Jeannine Solin
a year ago
Every one was very pleasent and easy to talk to. The extraction went very well and over faster than I thought. Gave me great instructions for me to do at home. Thank you to all.
Suzanne Arredondo
a year ago
Dr. Angie Rake is fantastic! Her pain management techniques are masterful. She is is kind and compassionate and her patient care is unmatched.
Charlotte Svobodny
a year ago
Very friendly and efficient. I had one tooth extracted. I've heard them advertised on my favorite radio station. They ARE good and I've never had any kind of dentist send me home with SHERBET for a kind of ice pack!
Tiffany M
a year ago
These guys are so helpful and great every visit. From the receptionist that I spoke to prior to my visit, to the assistant who walked my back to the Dr who was the S*** by the way! Everyone was great. I was in tears in pain they go me in within 24 hours and I was in and out of my appointment in a hour! I wish they could be my dentist! Lol
Steven Sauer
a year ago
Got me in for emergency oral surgery 2.5 hours after I originally called. Couldn't ask for better service. Dr Scott Rake was exceptional and made the procedure as pain free as possible.
Kiki
a year ago
Awesome service and care! Definitely recommend this place. For my first experience,removing an impacted wisdom tooth, yikes! I felt like they knew me, from when I entered the reception to the very end. Dr. Jobi and his team kept checking on me, and even after a day, I called and they were so helpful in guiding me for my post care! I was just in awe, thank you!
Paul Tuveson
a year ago
Dakota Valley is a very warm, calming place to help you deal with your teeth issues. I'm very pleased that Dakota Valley was recommended to me by my dentist.
Mike McAlpin
2 years ago
Finding yourself with sudden teeth issues is not a fun place to be, but everyone at Dakota Valley was fantastic and I could not have been in better hands. I'm healing up quickly and so grateful for the quick help when I really needed it!
Beth Blackledge
2 years ago
I was nervous about this, but I was amazed. It must have taken the dentist about 2 minutes to pull my tooth. I couldn't believe it when he said it was out. Thank you Dr Rake for your expertise. I will certainly recommend this office to anyone I know who needs something done with their teeth. Dr Rake was very good at inserting the part that will accept my implant tooth. No problems with it. Thank you again for doing such a good job.
Kevin Kelly
2 years ago
Wonderful experience a problem that had been lingering for a month and a half was fixed in one appointment Dr Scott Rake top notch
Zachery Hardy
2 years ago
Great set of trustworthy hands to do the job! Wouldn't recommend anyone else for teeth removal! These guys know there stuff and take care of there patients.
Michelle Labrie
2 years ago
Nurses & Dr were great with my daughter!!
Clare Nelson
2 years ago
Great experience. Everyone was so pleasant.
Deb Leske
2 years ago
I had a great experience at Dakota Valley! Everyone was very pleasant! Would highly recommend for any dental procedures!
Lynn Cross
2 years ago
Amazingly fast work on 3 extractions -- in and out in 10 minutes! Professional and friendly -- surgeon and staff alike.
Dennis Martin
2 years ago
I had oral surgery. All my upper teeth were removed. Everyone I dealt with was very friendly and accommodating. I felt very " cared for". I'm not a fan of dentistry, but this went VERY well
John Novack
2 years ago
Day of my wisdom teeth removal, only had a little outstanding pain. The staff was all super friendly and accommodating! Definitely see why my dentist and orthodontist recommended them.
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