The simple reason, I love kids! I find interactions with them to be refreshing and intriguing. I enjoy their curiosity, spontaneity, honesty, and intelligence. I love talking to each child at their level every level! From babies who try to communicate using their facial expressions, to toddlers who start forming strong opinions about the world around them, to school age kids that start developing a social life. Not to mention the preteens who are on the road to self-discovery, and the young adults who are ready to spread their wings to independence and responsibility. As a parent myself, I understand the desire to do the best for your children. I want to be a partner with parents on that quest. I love establishing relationships with families and watching kids go through all the stages of growing up and becoming responsible, respectful individuals. Not only am I interested in their oral health, but also their overall health as well as their emotional well-being. This is because what goes on in each childs life translates to how they behave when they sit in the dental chair. My staff and I are committed to treating every child with respect, understanding, and empathy to help them build a positive attitude towards dental care. Personal Bio I was born and raised in Greece. I have made Minnesota my home away from home after I came here to attend the University of Minnesota to study Pediatric Dentistry. I met my husband here, who also happens to be from Greece! We have two wonderful young men, a junior in college, and a senior in high school. In my free time I enjoy cooking Greek recipes, scrapbooking, and doing organization projects. I also love to do Zumba, travel with my family, and spend time with my great friends. In addition, I enjoy being involved in organized dentistry and always love giving back to my profession.
Janet graduated with a Dental Assisting degree in 1993 and has been either Chairside Assisting or Coordinating the Front desk. One of Janets favorite things about working at Dr. Laganis office is seeing all the kids come bouncing through the front door super excited for their visit!
Janet is from the Maple Lake area where she lives with her husband Jeff, and their 3 children, Jack, Ali, and Joey. In her spare time she enjoys watching her kids play hockey, volleyball, and race dirt bikes.
Jenni has been in the Dental Field since 2007, where she became a Licensed Dental Assistant. She loves being able to put smiles on others faces, and make a difference in childrens overall oral health. Jenni made the change from clinical to administrative as She loved being able to be a part of building positive teams and creating a happy, healthy work environment.
Jenni resides in the STMA area with her husband Daniel, their 3 daughters, Brooke, McKenna, and Ella, and their dog Bailey. Jenni loves attending her daughters competitions, being with family and friends, and enjoying her cabin.
Kristy has been working in the dental field since 2011. She loves seeing how excited the kids get when they get to put their sticker on the giant cavity tooth board! Kristy also enjoys helping families coordinate their childrens dental care.
Kristy lives in the Otsego area with her husband Corey, and two children Jake and Jessa. Her oldest son, Wes is attending North Dakota State University. Go Bison! She is also the proud Dog Mom to their Beagle, Moe. In her spare time, Kristy enjoys watching her son Jake play soccer and daughter Jessa do gymnastics.
When not at work Kim loves to camp, travel, and cook. Kim and her significant other Kevin, enjoy spending their time watching her daughter Alana participate in show choir, volleyball, drama, and track!
Permanent teeth will begin to grow around age 6, and with the exception of wisdom teeth, are all present between ages 12 and 14. The next teeth to grow in are the 12-year molars and finally the wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth typically begin breaking through from age 17 and on. The total number of permanent teeth is 32, though few people have room for all 32 teeth, which is why wisdom teeth are usually removed.
Your front teeth are called incisors. The sharp fang-like teeth are canines. The next side teeth are referred to as pre-molars or bicuspids, and the back teeth are molars. Your permanent teeth are the ones you keep for life, so it is important that they are brushed and flossed regularly and that periodic check-ups by a dentist are followed.