Dr. Shana Heisler is a 1994 graduate of theUniversity of Minnesota Dental School. She grew up in New Hope and now lives in Corcoran with her husband Paul and two sons. Dr. Heisler is strongly committed to continuing dental education and routinely exceeds the recommended number of annual continuing education hours. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association and the Minneapolis District Dental Society. She is also a member of the 21st Century Study Club and regularly participates in their continuing education classes.
Dr. Jeff Smith grew up in Grand Rapids andearned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1999. He is amember of national and regional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association and Minneapolis District Dental Society. To keep up to date with the latest technology, he is also a member of the 21st Century Study Club and regularly participates in their continuing education classes.
Dr. Smith enjoys serving his community and is an active member of the Rogers Lions Club. He also enjoysenjoys traveling, many sports and especially hockey. He and his wife, Jennifer,live in Maple Grove and stay busy withtheir two boys.
Dr. Matthew Dale also earned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota Dental School and has over20 years of experience in dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association and Minneapolis District Dental Society. He is also a member of the 21st Century Study Club and regularly participates in their continuing education classes to learn the latest advancements and techniques.
The doctors of Rogers Dental Center are extremely proud of our staff and feel that they're a great asset to our business. This group of highly-trained professionals is excited about what they do, have the highest standards of quality and integrity and are motivated to achieve the best for our patients.
Our entire staff belongs to the 21st Century Study Club and is always keeping up-to-date with the latest technology. All of our dental hygienists and dental assistants are professionally trained and licensed by the State of Minnesota.
Heidi has worked at Rogers Dental Center since 1996. She is dedicated to making your visits to our office a positive experience. Heidi is also a licensed Dental Assistant which helps her to explain your treatment needs. She also has many interests outside the office including playing drums for the Edison High School Alumni band, gardening, and making recycled glass art.
Carolyn has worked at Rogers Dental Center since 2004 and has extensive dental office experience. In her free time, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her family. Her primary duties include greeting patients with a sincere, warm smile and assisting them with scheduling their dental needs. She can also answer your questions regarding our various payment options.
Ashley is our financial and scheduling coordinator. She joined the Rogers dental Center in early 2018. She has 15 years of patient health care, scheduling and billing experience.She is married with one child, has a dog (Chase) and fish (Muffin). In her free time Ashley enjoys spending time with family and friends, crafting, fishing and being outdoors.
Nancy has worked at Rogers Dental Center since 1988. She is Dr. Greg's sister. Nancy graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She and her husband have two adult daughters and one grandson. Nancy enjoys warm weather, spending time with her family and traveling to warm weather destinations. She and her husband are also excellent ballroom dancers.
Kat joined Rogers Dental in 2006. She is a graduate of Hennepin Technical College and North Hennepin Community College. She has worked as a dental assistant for 20-plus years. In her spare time, Kat enjoys reading, fishing, boating, motorcycle riding and going to plays.
Amanda joined Rogers Dental Center in 2014. She is a graduate of the St. Cloud State University and Minneapolis Community and Technical College's dental assisting program. She has been working as a dental assistant for 11 years. She lives in Maple Grove with her husband and two sons. She enjoys watching the boys play sports, gardening and reading.
Jody joined Rogers Dental Center in 2016. She graduated from Lakeland Dental Academy with a degree in Dental Assisting. She lives in Rogers with her husband and two children. Jody enjoys spending time with family and friends :)
Lexy joined Rogers Dental Center in 2019 and was a patient at our clinic as a child. She graduated from SCT Community College Dental Assisting Program in 2017. She enjoys dirt track racing in the summer, hunting in the fall and snowmobiling in the winter.
Patty joined Rogers Dental Center in 2018. She is a graduate of Hennepin Technical College. she has worded as a dental assistant for 30 yes and knows the latest technology. Lives in Otsego with her two daughters. Enjoys going up north to Breezy Point and spending time with friends.
Melanie has worked as a dental hygienist at Rogers Dental Center since 1996. She graduated with a degree in biology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN and has a second Bachelors of Science in dental hygiene from the University of Minnesota. Melanie and her husband have two sons and two cats. Melanie enjoys spending time with her family, camping at Leech Lake and gardening.
Linda has worked at Rogers Dental Center since 2001. She grew up in Staples, MN and has lived and breathed dentistry since birth! Her dad was a dentist in Staples for over 40 years. Linda graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in dental hygiene. Linda has two daughters and enjoys spending time with her family.
Nicole joined Rogers Dental in 2018. She graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. Nicole grew up in the Rogers Community and has been a long-time patient of Rogers Dental Center. She and her husband live in Zimmerman with their yellow lab, Murphy. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys spending time with family and friends and doing anything outdoor!
Completed my degree in dental hygiene at Argesy University in 2012. I enjoy caring and educating all the patients I treat. I feel a sense of accomplishment when I can make patients with a negative dental experience feel comfortable and see progress in their oral health. In my free time I enjoy to be with family and friends. I enjoy hiking, biking, cooking, kayaking and listening to music.
Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the roots of missing teeth (View Example). They are inserted into your jawbone during a minor surgical procedure that takes place in the dental office. After the implant has been placed in your jawbone, a completely lifelike porcelain tooth crown is attached. In some cases, the implant needs to fuse with the bone for several months before it is permanently crowned; in other cases, you can have new (but temporary) teeth the same day your implants are placed.
You can replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or all your teeth with implants (View Examples). You don't even need one implant for every missing tooth. As few as two Implants can support a removable lower denture, while as few as four implants can provide a full, permanent set of top or bottom teeth.
Most people find dental implant surgery very easy to tolerate. Any post-operative discomfort can usually be managed with over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or OTC pain-relievers. Ice can also be helpful.
At the outset, implants are more expensive than other tooth-replacement methods such as dentures or bridgework. But they also last many years longer and in fact should never need replacement. So they offer the best, most cost-effective option when viewed as a long-term investment in your health, comfort and well-being.
They require exactly the same care as natural teeth: daily brushing and flossing, along with regular dental checkups and professional cleanings. Although implant teeth will never decay, the gum tissues around them can become inflamed or infected in the absence of good oral hygiene. Properly cared-for dental implants should last a lifetime.
Strictly speaking, implants can't be rejected because they contain no living cells or genetically coded material. The titanium of which they are made is completely biocompatible, and allergies are extremely rare. But an implant can fail to integrate with the jawbone if an infection develops in the absence of good oral hygiene, or if it is subjected to biting forces too soon. However, this is rare; implants regularly achieve success rates in excess of 95%.