When you visit ourdentistoffice in Fargo, we strive to help you feel welcome and cared for from the very first moment. To us, our patients are family, and we do all we can to help you feel at home. Dr. Mengedothgoes beyond standard dentistry to offer quality, personalized care tailored to each and every patient.From routine procedures to extensive treatments, we help patients build beautiful, healthy smiles for years to come.
A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer screenings, and taking x-rays to confirm a diagnosis. We also know that routine cleanings, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease, heart disease and overall systemic health. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your complete health. We consider ones general health with all recommended treatment.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. With constant access to the latest and greatest techniques and products, this helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as unique individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing our patients with excellence.
At MengedothDental,were always excited to meet new people and help them achieve a smile they love. If youre ready to help yourself and your loved ones receive excellent dental care,call our officeand schedule a visit today!
Dr. Dan Mengedoth has been caring for smiles since 1997, after earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of MN in Minneapolis, MN. His passion is educating patients, and applying his knowledge and experience in comprehensive and functional cosmetic dentistry. He has been a member of various study clubs, and has extensive training from some of the most prestigious dental professionals in the country. He has spent many hours training at The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, FL, and the Spear Dental Institute in Scottsdale, AZ.
In his free time, Dr. Dan enjoys spending time with his dental assistant/wife, Jackie, and their four boys. He also has an appreciation for and interest in classic cars, fast cars, and anything requiring gun powder. Independence Day is hands down his favorite holiday, and his dream dog is not-so-secretly the Doberman Pincher, even though he keeps rescuing dachshunds.
Brenda Dukek is the Office Administrator at Mengedoth Dental. This is a new position for Brenda as of Sept. 16th 2019. Brenda moved to Fargo 15 years ago and started her career in the NICU as an LPN. This is where her friendship with Dan & Jackie began as they visited their first born Max. Throughout the years she has worked in both the clinical field as well as Information Technology, and had been up until her move to the dental office.
She lives in West Fargo where she enjoys spending time with her adult children Michael and family who lives in Fargo and Kristin who recently moved back to the area from Crestview Florida. She also has four Grandchildren, as well as twin boys, Alvin and Alakai born Nov. 24th 2020.
Jackie (Mari) Mengedoth has been walking and working alongside Dr. Mengedoth in various capacities since they met in 8th grade. She graduated from Shanley High School in Fargo, and received a BA from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. In addition to her many years with Mengedoth Dental, she has worked in various businesses in management and customer service, and most recently has taken on the role of Dental Assistant at Mengedoth Dental.
Jackie and Dr. Dan were married in 1993, and are the proud parents of four handsome boys; Maximus, Austin, Samuel and Simon. Jackie and Dr. Dan also have adopted manydachshunds over the years. Jackie enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends. She also finds joy in singing at church.
Alicha White is our part time Registered Hygienist. She has been practicing hygiene since 2006. She initially entered the hygiene program at North Dakota State Collage of Science in 2002 but was called overseas with her Army National Guard unit for operation Iraqi Freedom. Alicha spent 15 months away from family and friends and once she returned, she entered the hygiene program once again and graduated with her new class.
Alicha lives in South Fargo with her twin daughters, boyfriend Bryce and two adopted cats, Kade and Kygo. Her family loves finding fun trips to do and traveling together when possible. In her spare time she loves working out at Solidcore and attending concerts and Shows.
Morgan Erickson is a full time Registered Dental Hygienist here at Mengedoth Dental. She graduated from North Dakota State Collegeof Science in 2016 from the dental hygiene program. A goal of hers is for each patient to be educated on how to properly care for their oral health. Morgan is from West Fargo and stayed in the area to be near family and friends. In her spare time Morgan enjoys walking or relaxing with her dog Selma and spending time with family. She likes to go to new places and appreciates trying new restaurants. Any time she can she goes to the lake to enjoy the sun, being outdoors and in the water.