As an honest advocate for my patients, I make their needs the priority when designing their treatment plan. I focus on what they need now and what will serve them best in the longterm toimprovefunction, stability, and oral health.

I truly enjoy going to work each day. I am proud to carry on my fathers legacy while making it my own. I pride myself on being someone my patients can trust with their dental care, and strive to ensure every procedure is comfortable, efficient, and delivers the best results.

I grew up in Hermantown, and completedmy undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and Mankato State. I attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where I was awarded my Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

After completing dental school, I returned to Hermantown and joined my fathers dental practice. We worked sidebyside for many years, and I am proud to continue my fathers commitment toproviding ethical, patient-focused dentistry.

Each year, I participate in a range of continuing education opportunities. This keeps me current with ongoing changes in technology and dental materials, and ensuresthat my patients receive the most up-to-date treatment for the best results. I attend numerous lectures and seminars, as well as dental meetings, to learnfrom the leading researchers and practitioners in dentistry.

My wife Lisa and I have three children: Erica, Ty, and Luke. Much of my free time is spent with my family, whether we are off on a camping trip or Im coaching their various sports teams. I also enjoy golfing, hunting, and traveling.

I love being a dentist. Mouths are private, sensitive, intimate places that people arent keen on having other people work in. I dont take for granted the trust my patients place in me, and am always aware of them as a person, firstandforemost, not their teeth.

I love the variety each day gives me, both in terms of the people I spend time with and the procedures I perform. General dentistry covers a wide array of services, from a check-up to in-depth restorations;each of these must be designed around the person, to addresstheir clinical and personal needs, so they have a positive experience and get the results they want.

I knewin third gradethat I wanted to go into some field of healthcare. I completed my undergraduate studies at North Park University, in Chicago, and it was there that I gravitated toward dentistry. The ability to work with my hands, combining science and medicine, and provide care that improves lives, was appealing. My Doctorate of Dental Surgery was awarded by the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2006.

One of the most amazing aspects of dentistry is how dynamic it is. The dental landscape is rapidly changing, with research leading to new technologies, methodologies, and materials. It is important for mestay current on these advances, which is why I participate in continuing education. CE helps me to navigate through the latest options, and ensuresI incorporate those that are evidence-based and grounded in real science into patient care.

I love living and working in my hometown. I benefited from others being involved in the community while I was growing up, and now its my turn to give back, andhelp improve others lives in some small way.

We each have a gift, and I feel it is important that we share our gifts and talents, whenever and however we can. I am proud to volunteer with Give Kids a Smile and Minnesota Mission of Mercy; these dental organizations provide life-improving care to the underserved.

I am happy to be raising my family here in Hermantown. Anna, my wife, and I have four sons: Grant, Henrik, Jakob, and Sven. Most of my free time is spent with my family. The boys are active in sports, so Anna and I spend a lot of time getting them to and from practices and games. We also love to travel, hike, and geocache.

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

For Dr. Brian McDonald, Dr. Jeff Johnson, and our team, dentistry is a means of helping our community. We want all the best for you and your loved ones, with a bright and healthy smile leading the way!

Since we openedour doors, we have adhered to a philosophy of patient-focused care. In placing your individual goals, concerns, and needs at the forefront of all we do, we design every visit and each procedure around you. This ensures you achieve what you desire, in a comfortable, efficient manner, always knowing we have your best interests at heart.