Dr. Jeanni R. Foss attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota to get her BA in both Chemistry and Biology in 1994. She went on to get her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota school of Dentistry. She then went on to practice in Cleveland, Ohio for 6 years, where she did several years of mobile dentistry work in nursing homes, psychiatric homes, disabled children facilities, and in private practice.In 2004, Dr. Foss moved back to Minnesota to open her practice, Edgewood Dental,in Baxter, Minnesota.
She is married, has four children and several pets.Her passion is photography, hiking, CrossFit, and gardening.She enjoys listening to stories her patients tell along with helping them achieve healthy, functional, and happy smiles.Her goal in the future is to improve the energy efficiency in her practice and produce less waste by recycling.
Dental Leadership Positions:Past Trustee of MDA for West Central DistrictPast President of West Central District Dental Society (WCDDS)Past Delegate for WCDDSAssociate Editor for The Northwest Dentistry JournalMember of Editorial Advisory Board for The Northwest Dentistry JournalFounder and President of Brighter Days Foundation
Dr. Victoria Severson was born and raised in Golden Valley, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota and received her Bachelor's degree in biology. She continued on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she graduated first in her class. Dr. Severson maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, and the Omicron Kappa Epsilon Honor Dental Society.
Dr. Severson enjoys all aspects of dentistry, allowing her to follow patients through their treatment needs. She places great importance in building connections with patients to help them feel comfortable and confident in their dental care. She believes in empowering patients to make well informed decisions about their dental treatment in order to achieve healthy and beautiful smiles.
Dr. Laura Snider was born and raised in Grand Forks, ND. She attended Concordia College in Moorhead where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Biology and also studied Spanish. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2017. Following dental school, she completed a year of general practice residency at Hennepin County Medical Center (Level 1 Trauma Center) in Minneapolis, MN where she had the opportunity to perform comprehensive dental treatment in the operating room on special needs patients, treat medically complex patients, and expand her oral surgery and facial trauma management skills.
During dental school, Dr. Snider enjoyed volunteering her dentistry and Spanish skills by traveling with Mission Save a Smile to Achutupu, Panama, where she and the team were able to treat hundreds of children with severely decayed teeth. She also spent time at the Union Gospel Mission, where free dental services are provided to the underserved community of St. Paul, MN. She hopes to continue community service throughout her career.
Dr. Lauras favorite part of dentistry is forming long-term relationships with her patients. She enjoys all facets of dentistry, from oral health education to the restoration and maintenance of a healthy smile of which the patient can be proud. She believes in the importance of continuing education and providing the best care to achieve the patients oral health needs. She is looking forward to embracing the community of Baxter.