Here at Lakewood Dental in Rochester, Minnesota, our exceptional, friendly team is our greatest asset. All of our dental hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
We love what we do, and it shows on our facesit seems were always smiling around here. Youll find our team is friendly and upbeat and well do our best to make your visit comfortable, and even fun. And all the while well be providing you with the highest quality dental care. Dont be surprised if its the best time youve had at a dental office.
Infection Control Procedures ensure your safety, and all procedures at our office exceed even the most stringent guidelines established by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA).
All instruments and hand pieces are autoclave steam sterilized after every use and disposable items are utilized wherever appropriate. Patients and staff wear protective safety glasses during treatment. Disposable gloves are worn while treating patients and are never used on more than one patient. Staff members wear masks during the procedures to protect our patients.
All areas that are touched during the procedures are covered with a plastic wrap and changed after each patient so as to eliminate the potential of cross contamination. All surfaces, chairs, lights and units are thoroughly disinfected with a chemical solution formulated to kill infectious bacteria, spores, and viruses before and after every patient use.
At Lakewood Dental, our team members undergo extensive training in sterilization procedures and participate in continuing education courses to keep up-to-date on the most advanced techniques in the industry.
Dr. Yoder is originally from Fargo, North Dakota, and is thrilled to now be a resident of Minnesota. She attended the University of North Dakota where she earned a degree in Chemistry, with honors. She then graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2004, and is grateful to be surrounded by a wonderful team everyday who are all passionate about taking great care of the community.
Dr. Yoder enjoys providing comprehensive care, in a comfortable setting, to the entire family. She is particularly interested in both esthetics and pediatrics. She believes that continuing education is the key to providing the best care to her patients, and is certified to practice minimal oral sedation to both children and adults. She finds it especially rewarding to help someone overcome the fear of dental care. She is focused on providing both care and counsel, in a compassionate environment, while helping patients to make decisions as she would for her own family.
Dr. Yoder met her husband and best friend, Tim, while in dental school and together they have twin boys, Samuel and Elijah. These two boys fill her life with tons of excitement, with more ninjas, superheroes, and Star Wars than she ever thought possible. When not at the office, Dr. Yoder enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities, especially time on the water during the summer.
Dr. Amanda Carlstrom grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She studied at the University of Wisconsin - Madison where she earned her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. She then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she earned her DDS degree.
Her hobbies include spending time with her family and friends, doing outside activities such as skiing, boating, and hiking, as well as traveling, playing piano, attending music concerts and Minnesota Twins games.