Beyond his private practice, Dr. Gagnon serves as a dental officer with the Minnesota National Guard. At his current assignment, he is responsible for providing dental checkups to soldiers at Camp Ripley. Previous to that position, he was a recruiter and played a key role in raising the number of dentists in the Minnesota National Guard, ensuring workforce sustainability in response to an increasing demand for dental services in the Army.
Before coming to practice in Staples, Clarissa, and Long Prairie, Dr. Gagnon was a dentist with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians and was a leading provider of dental care in the underserved area. He was responsible for traveling to outlying districts and schools on the reservation to treat dental pain and to provide checkups to children needing urgent care.
Originally from the nearby town of Browerville, Dr. Gagnon spent many childhood summer days in Staples attending swimming lessons at the Community Center. He later joined the U.S. Coast Guard where he served as a Rescue Swimmer, spending eight years dangling from helicopters and plunging into turbulent seas to save lives. He deployed in response to Hurricane Katrina, although most of his rescue time was spent in the frigid waters of the Great Lakes.
Dr. Gagnon is married to Kristin, and they have seven wonderful children. When away from the office, Dr. Gagnon enjoys outdoor interests like fishing, hunting, camping, biking, snowboarding, and hockey.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 70 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAmy Walker
2 years ago
Have been going to this place since I was a child, it only changed names within the last couple of years
Angela C
2 years ago
Informative
Evan Soderholm
2 years ago
Very nice staff
Los Masters
2 years ago
Have been coming here for years. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend
Lori Zellmann
2 years ago
Great work. Friendly staff!
Paul Chan
2 years ago
Very helpful and friendly service!
Bob Byers
2 years ago
Professional service with very friendly staff. Highly recommend.
David Nelson
2 years ago
Very friendly
Rodney Jedlicka
2 years ago
They are very professional and friendly and caring people, I'd recommend there dental office and there work they do tops!
Jennifer Meagher
2 years ago
Quick, easy, and friendly service!
Faith Baptist Secretary
2 years ago
We have had several appts at Lakeland, for myself and both daughters. The staff is so friendly, they are great with kids! Today Jake took care of my 9 year old, fillings, sealants, and a removal. Kept her calm and worked efficiently throughout the entire experience. I would recommend Lakeland Dental to anyone! Quality care and a great team.
R Lubbers
2 years ago
Very detailed
Steve Johnson
2 years ago
We have been going to the Lakeland Dental clinic in Long Prairie for over 40 years now. Honestly, the care and professionalism has only improved. We get treated as family. The atmosphere is truly warm and friendly! We highly recommend Dr. Gagnon! Steve Johnson Upsala, MN
YLLIA MARIE
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) The girls are very attentive the service is excellent (Original) Las chicas son muy atentas el servicio es excelente
Roxanne Determan
2 years ago
Caring and friendly. Nice to get a crown done the same day.
Dylan Uphus
2 years ago
Jess did a great job as my dental assistant
Nathan Erickson
2 years ago
Shelby is the best there is in her field!! Fantastic to work with and extremely talented!!!
Aura Mejia
2 years ago
They are always so friendly.
Sonja Stevens
2 years ago
Really nice people here. Very welcoming.
Morgan Herzog
2 years ago
Very friendly staff
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