Dr. Mintalar is a 1988 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He completed his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California in 1985. Before starting his office here in Brooklyn Center in 1990, he worked in several associateships and dental clinics in the Bay Area of San Francisco with an emphasis on cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
The decision to move back to Minnesota and start a general dental practice was made shortly after the big earthquake of 1989 that rocked San Francisco and the northern California area. Dr. Eric and his family live in Hopkins, not far where he grew up in Golden Valley.
Dr. Mintalar's professional affiliations include active membership to the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Minneapolis District Dental Society, International Association for Orthodontics, Fellow International Congress of Oral Implantology, Fellow American Dental Implant Association, member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics and was a former faculty member at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry teaching as Associate Professor in Oral Diagnosis and Medicine. Dr. Mintalar has also been voted by his peers as one of the Top Dentists in the Mpls-St. Paul Magazine every year since 2007.
Dr. Mintalar is also a ski instructor with the Ski Jammer Ski School during the ski season and contributes to the local community as a board member for the Hopkins Education Foundation and sponsorship of Big Willow Little League teams in the Minnetonka area.
'The philosophy in our dental office emphasizes quality in dental care with superior comfort for our patients and our ultimate goal is to build avenues of communication that foster mutual trust and good long term relationships. We consistently strive to provide the very best for our patients through honesty, ethical and professional integrity throughout your experience at Mintalar Family Dental. We make dentistry simple and we get it done right.'
You'll feel welcome every time you walk into Mintalar Family Dental, the modern practice of Dr. Eric R. Mintalar, DDS, LLC. The whole family will enjoy their visit. Our professional staff is warm and friendly and works together as a team. We try to make your dental experience a positive one and give you personal one-on-one attention. Televisions are in each operatory, so you can enjoy watching movies. We even have music headphones! We have an intra-oral camera so you can see just what the doctor sees while diagnosing you. Our waiting room is lots of fun for the kids.they can play Nintendo and other video games.
Sara - Front office administrator, Certified Registered Dental Assistant, CRDA Sara is our front office administrator/coordinator and certified registered dental assistant, she became a part of our dental team in 2006. She has been a wonderful addition to our office, bringing an effervescent smile and laughter with a caring touch to her patients. Sara graduated from NW Technical College in Brrmidji MN and received her degree in Dental Assisting in 2006. Sara enjoys soccer, shopping, hanging out with her family and friends and the Minnesota Wild.
Marilou - Front Office Personnel Marilou has been in our office since 1990. She facilitates the insurance needs of our patients and takes care of the various tasks we require from our patients insurance plans. She has been in the dental field since 1985 and has had previous experience in the dental laboratory area before she transitioned to the front office. She works behind the scenes at the office and insures that the administrative needs of the office are met. Marilou has established wonderful connections with many of our patients throughout the years they've been a part of our dental office.
Kelley - Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH Kelley joined our office in 2002 after graduating from St. Cloud Technical College. Kelley has been in the dental field since 1995, first as a dental assistant then going back to school and completing her Dental Hygiene degree at St. Cloud. Kelley is a wonderful hygienist that brings experience, enthusiasm and laughter to her patients. She has a light and caring touch with an emphasis on patient care and quality of service.
Hanna - Certified Registered Dental Assistant, CRDA Hanna is our certified registered dental assistant. She graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College and received her degree in Dental Assisting in 2008. Hanna is a tremendous addition to our office and we are excited to have her be a part of our Dental Team. She brings an amazing energy to our office and truly cares about her patients.
Hanna enjoys shopping, going to movies and traveling to fun destinations. She enjoys spending time with her fiance Darin, her family and friends. Orono is where Hanna calls home now but she originally grew up in the Rochester area.
Brianna - Certified Registered Dental Assistant, CRDA Brianna is our newest addition to the dental team. She graduated from Brainerd Central Lakes College and received her degree in Dental Assisting in 2013. Brianna brings a caring, fresh enthusiastic energy to our office and we are excited to have her join our team. Brianna grew up in Brainerd, MN and calls Morris home.
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 24 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestJulia Andrews
3 years ago
Dr. Mintalar is very kind and always cheerful! He is thorough and cares about his patients! The staff is amazing and super friendly. I love coming to get my teeth cleaned because it is always such a great experience!
Julia Andrews
3 years ago
Dr. Mintalar is very kind and always cheerful! He is thorough and cares about his patients! The staff is amazing and super friendly. I love coming to get my teeth cleaned because it is always such a great experience!
Eric Mintalar
4 years ago
Our entire office has read "Sarah Johnson"s" review and we all collectively feel compelled that a response is necessary to address this review. We do not have a "Sarah Johnson" in our patient charts, we have never seen a "Sarah Johnson" in our office for an appointment for anything related to a dental visit. Just to clarify, if our office recommended a "root canal" when the tooth was "savable". A root canal is recommended for a tooth typically intended to save a tooth from extraction. Our office does not "automatically offer a pain prescription", our office has not written a pain control prescription to a patient in 2 years. We, as a group feel offended by the comment of this reviewer "seeing the doctor get angry at the staff". This comment is perhaps the furthest from the truth in our daily flow of the office. We understand reviews that are less than perfect and accept those reviews to build a better relationship with our patients going forward but to read this misleading and false review from someone that we have never seen in our office is not acceptable.
Sarah Johnson
4 years ago
My first expression of the Dr.Eric was that he had a short temper towards his assistants. Not very knowledgeable.
David Hoff
4 years ago
Been going here for almost 15 years. Staff treats you like you are family and has never made anything but the best ethical decisions for my dental health.
Karen M
4 years ago
Mintalar Dental staff always goes the extra mile to make their patients feel like family. The positive attitudes and smiles on everyone's face are always something that I look forward to. Most importantly my teeth/mouth is so well taken care of when I am in their care. Thank you for your continued care of me and all your patients!
Brent Gee
4 years ago
This is literally the best dental office ever.
DanSara Nadeau
4 years ago
My kids love coming here!
Amy Hinnenkamp
4 years ago
I began looking for a new dentist after I felt like I wasn't taken seriously by my previous dentist. A close friend recommended Mintalar Dental to me and I am so happy they did. Dr. Eric and all of his staff are so welcoming and caring. Dr. Eric took the time to listen to me and address all of my concerns and fixed what the previous dentist did after I explained what I was experiencing. Thank you Mintalar Dental!
Morgan Heintz
4 years ago
The absolute best place to go for anything! Dr. Eric and the dental assistant Bri are both amazing! They make me feel so comfortable and always explain everything in depth every time.
Jessica Ringwelski
4 years ago
By far the best dental office! Dr.Eric and the entire staff are warm, welcoming and professional. My family and I travel from over two hours away to have our dental work done by the Mintalar Team. I am so confident with my beautiful new smile that Brianna and Dr. Eric created with my new crowns/veneers.
Melinda Dombroski
4 years ago
I have been going to this dentist office for over 10 years. It feels as though I am a part of a family when I step in the door. They know me by name. Everyone that works there is so nice, very helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. I feel comfortable and at ease when I am there. I would recommend this office to anyone looking for a new dentist!
David Hoff
4 years ago
Been going here for almost 15 years. Staff treats you like you are family and has never made anything but the best ethical decisions for my dental health.
DanSara Nadeau
4 years ago
My kids love coming here!
Eric Mintalar
4 years ago
Our entire office has read "Sarah Johnson"s" review and we all collectively feel compelled that a response is necessary to address this review. We do not have a "Sarah Johnson" in our patient charts, we have never seen a "Sarah Johnson" in our office for an appointment for anything related to a dental visit. Just to clarify, if our office recommended a "root canal" when the tooth was "savable". A root canal is recommended for a tooth typically intended to save a tooth from extraction. Our office does not "automatically offer a pain prescription", our office has not written a pain control prescription to a patient in 2 years. We, as a group feel offended by the comment of this reviewer "seeing the doctor get angry at the staff". This comment is perhaps the furthest from the truth in our daily flow of the office. We understand reviews that are less than perfect and accept those reviews to build a better relationship with our patients going forward but to read this misleading and false review from someone that we have never seen in our office is not acceptable.
Sarah Johnson
4 years ago
My first expression of the Dr.Eric was that he had a short temper towards his assistants. Not very knowledgeable.
Karen M
4 years ago
Mintalar Dental staff always goes the extra mile to make their patients feel like family. The positive attitudes and smiles on everyone's face are always something that I look forward to. Most importantly my teeth/mouth is so well taken care of when I am in their care. Thank you for your continued care of me and all your patients!
Morgan Heintz
4 years ago
The absolute best place to go for anything! Dr. Eric and the dental assistant Bri are both amazing! They make me feel so comfortable and always explain everything in depth every time.
Brent Gee
4 years ago
This is literally the best dental office ever.
Amy Hinnenkamp
4 years ago
I began looking for a new dentist after I felt like I wasn't taken seriously by my previous dentist. A close friend recommended Mintalar Dental to me and I am so happy they did. Dr. Eric and all of his staff are so welcoming and caring. Dr. Eric took the time to listen to me and address all of my concerns and fixed what the previous dentist did after I explained what I was experiencing. Thank you Mintalar Dental!
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