At the core of our South University Dental Associates is a friendly team of professionals who are committed to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs.
South University Dental Associates exists to provide caring, trustworthy dental care. Our devoted doctors and exemplary team will treat each patient with compassion and respect. We are a dynamic group of professionals committed to providing everyone with an experience beyond their expectations.
Dr. Chad Bergan grew up in Valley City, ND. He developed an interest in dentistry through influence from his parents and his college teammate on the NDSU track and cross country team, who is also a current dentist. Dr. Bergan enjoys working in an energetic environment where hes learning something new every day. He is grateful to have the chance to serve people in our community.
Dr. Bergan earned his undergraduate degree in Zoology at North Dakota State University and then attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where he earned his Dental Degree (DDS). He continues to invest numerous hours to continuing his education and learning advanced technology.
When hes not practicing dentistry, Dr. Bergan enjoys spending time with his family at the lake. He was married in 2016 to his beautiful wife Megan. They have a son, Becker and a daughter, Bryce. As alumni the Bergans love to follow Bison athletics extensively. In his free time Dr. Bergan still tries his hand at softball, basketball, and golf.
Dr. Samuel, a Fargo native and graduate of the University of North Dakota, took an interest in dentistry after having the opportunity to shadow his family dentist, Dr. Thomas G. Fellman. Dr. Fellman, knowing Walter from an early age, entertained an opportunity upon completion of dental school to Walter. Over the next five years, things came together, and in October of 2010 Dr. Samuel joined Drs. Fellman and DeBates.
Dr. Samuel attended North Dakota State University his freshman year, then transferred to the University of North Dakota where he studied Aviation and then later attained his degree in Health Sciences. He went on to earn his Dental Degree (DDS) from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Walter continues his dedication to the field of dentistry, utilizing microscopes as a regular part of his practice, and spending countless hours learning more and more about the latest techniques in Dentistry.