Park Dental Ridgepark

Park Dental Ridgepark - General dentist in Hopkins, MN
13059 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
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Opens tomorrow at 7:00am
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Monday7:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday7:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday7:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday7:00am - 4:00pm
SaturdayClosed

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In 1972, Dr. Greg Swenson and Dr. Bud Murn saw a need for consistent, high quality, affordable dental care in their community. With their vision to put patients first, they formed one of the first group practices in Minnesota.

Our doctors and clinical staff are committed to delivering the highest quality of care to every patient. Each team member strives to make your experience at Park Dental the best dental experience youve ever had.

With dozens of convenient and locally owned locations throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, there are plenty of reasons to choose Park Dental. Our history of providing personalized, quality care is unrivaled in the Twin Cities, and we treat each patient as a valuable part of the Park Dental family.

Whether youve moved to a new area, are looking to change your dental provider or just need a second opinion, we have a qualified dentist close by to provide the care you need. There are many reasons our patients choose Park Dental. Here are the main reasons they keep coming back:

Park Dental has experienced doctors and team members who do whats right for our patients. Many of us have invested our entire careers at Park Dental. We look forward to a bright future caring for your dental needs.

Our rigorous credentialing program ensures that each doctor, dental hygienist and dental assistant is properly licensed. Our clinical excellence and quality assurance standards put our patients at ease so they can focus on getting to know their doctor and team members without worrying about the quality of care.

Park Dental doctors and team members stay up-to-date with the latest procedures and technology. Some teach at the University of Minnesota Dental School and other community and technical colleges. We also serve on dental advisory boards and participate in professional dental associations.

Whatever your dental needs, we provide the individualized care you need to enjoy a lifetime of oral health. Regular visits to your dentist are one of the best ways to prevent cavities and gum disease, and the American Dental Association recommends you see a dentist at least once a year. For optimal dental health, most of our patients visit every 6 months according to their personalized care plan.

We understand that todays dental care is better than yesterdays. Thats why we are always pursuing the latest and most effective dental technology. Our practices invest in state-of-the-art technology to ensure you will always get the best dental care available.

One benefit of our group practice is convenience and flexibility. Some family members can visit a location near home or school and a parent can choose a location near work. We make it easy for you to get the care you need, when and where you need it.

On your first visit, we ask you to complete an online new patient registration form. If youve seen a dentist in the past, we can help to facilitate the transfer of your dental records and radiographs (X-rays).

Park Dental accepts most dental insurance plans and has a wide range of payment options including cash, check, debit card and credit card. We also offer convenient payment options through Wells Fargo so you dont have to worry about how you are going to afford your treatment.

Park Dental was founded on the principle of making communities better through accessible dental care, and we remain committed to promoting the importance of dental health throughout our communities. Our core purpose is to improve peoples lives as a leader in oral health.

Participating in the community is part of who we are. Our involvement includes Give Kids a Smile, Minnesota Mission of Mercy, the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, health fairs, community events, parades, neighborhood festivals, providing learning resources, volunteering, teaching about good dental hygiene at local schools and daycare centers, and much more.

Even after 45 years, we continue to work to refine our practices so youll receive the best dental care possible. Thats why individuals and families throughout the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin have trusted Park Dental with their care for the past five decades.

Every doctor and team member is fully credentialed and licensed (as the position requires), reviewed by peers and continually learning and improving. Our quality assurance standards build confidence with our patients so they can continue to trust our dental care and services.

As a dental group, we provide on-going opportunities for mentoring, constructive feedback and professional development at every level: doctors, dental hygienists, dental assistants, scheduling managers and practice managers. Every Park Dental doctor participates in our peer evaluation and mentoring program to help ensure each patient receives necessary and appropriate care. Mentoring is a positive experience at Park Dental because the focus is on learning and growing in our profession to benefit our patients.

We promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Park Dental doctors invest resources and time to provide continuing education for themselves and their teams. We customize our training and development programs so we can better meet the specific needs of our patients. Being a group practice allows us to pool our resources. For example, we are able to bring in local and national experts to conduct seminars and training for our doctors and team members.

Our commitment is to provide learning opportunities for professional and personal growth so that everyone acquires new skills that enhance our ability to meet patients needs. A high-quality continuing education program benefits our patients because the more we know, the better we can care for your needs.

Each doctor receives routine reviews by other Park Dental dentists. These reviews evaluate appropriateness of care and proper patient record documentation. Doctors and team members also receive one-on-one feedback as a part of our ongoing peer review and quality assurance processes.

Park Dentals partnership with specialty dental providers, such as The Dental Specialists, allows us to meet most dental needs you or your family may have throughout your lifetime. We provide all general dentistry services and refer patients to a specialists when advanced care is required.

Our close working relationship with these specialty doctors helps us to provide dental care that is seamless and consistent. Collaboration also provides educational opportunities and professional growth as we work together on behalf of our patients needs.

Our facilities are professionally designed and appointed to allow each location to promote clinical excellence and patient comfort. The environment of our practices is calm and professional, enhanced by natural light, color and art.

Park Dental supports and participates in The Dental Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN) whose mission is To improve oral health by conducting dental practice-based research and by serving dental professionals through education and collegiality.

The Dental Practice-Based Research Network (DPBRN) is a consortium of participating practices and dental organizations committed to advancing knowledge of dental practice and ways to improve it. Essentially, it is practical science done about, in and for the benefit of real world daily clinical practice. DPBRNs major source of funding is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

When you visit a Park Dental location, you will receive quality care that is necessary and appropriate the right care for you. Our approach to patient-centered care is exemplified by our S-E-R-V-I-C-E:

Our approach to dental care begins with a thorough, comprehensive examination. We recommend a treatment plan to meet your individual needs and discuss how to approach that treatment, keeping you at the center of the decision-making process.

Our patients often request elective services like teeth whitening, veneers and composite (white) fillings. We work with you to produce the desired results because we want you to look good and feel good about your smile.

At every Park Dental location you will receive quality care from well-trained doctors and team members. Our quality assurance and peer review programs help ensure high standards of care are upheld. Our facilities and processes meet or exceed state and federal standards.

At Park Dental, doctors inspire each other every day. Doctors learn from those more experienced, and doctors who have practiced for years renew their passion for learning through interactions with newer doctors.

We get great results because our doctors and team members listen to their patients and encourage each other to contribute their unique perspective and abilities. We make decisions by asking one question: Whats best for the patient?

We believe the best value we can provide any patient is dental health for a lifetime. Were here for you when you need us. We provide our patients a full range of dental services, including emergency care, at convenient locations with extended hours.

Park Dental strives to be a good neighbor to our communities. We participate in Give Kids a Smile, Minnesota Mission of Mercy, American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk, American Diabetes Association Diabetes Expo, health fair and community events. We also provide learning resources, volunteer and teach good dental hygiene at local schools and daycare centers.

All doctors and team members are fully credentialed according to the requirements for their position and participate in continuing education throughout their careers. At Park Dental, you can be confident you will receive care from highly educated, well-trained professionals.

Reviews

Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 30 reviews

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Julie Simondet
2 years ago
My hygienist Sara does the best job cleaning my teeth! I always make sure that I schedule with her only. And I have seen Dr. Anne Balfour for many years she is an excellent dentist precise and does beautiful work. Plus she is a delight to be around.


Alan Kvasnik
2 years ago
Dr Balfour; great dentist w/ terrific skills, lovely personality & thorough communication skills, best dds ever!


Beau
2 years ago
Dental hygienists and dentists are great and lovely get me in and out without any fuss & let me listen to music . However the receptionists are rude , pushy , and aggressive . I was not told of some new financial policy before having to get a crown put on and when I went to check out and pay my copay, the receptionist expected me without having submitted my bill to insurance to pay half of the service upfront . I explained I could not , as I could not afford this . She, Natasha was rude and pushy and a downright bully about it . I said I'd prefer to pay whatever is left when the bill is submitted but she would not let me leave until I agreed to pay something . I explained I could not afford this , and I'm going on medical assistance once my current insurance expires for a reason I'm disabled and finances . She could not have cared less . Kept yelling at me about their financial policy . Said 100$ min was preferable and got huffy when I said I could not afford that and 50$ was all I could manage . frankly I'm considering switching dentist offices if the receptionists can not bully patients about billing when that's not even their department.


Anna Krukovets
2 years ago
Tried calling to become a new patient and as soon as I mentioned what type of insurance we have (ucare) the woman on the phone said "is that through the state?" And I replied yes, and she said "we aren't taking new patients, bye" and hung up very quickly. Clearly they ARE taking new patients, just those with private insurance. Thanks.


Alan Kvasnik
3 years ago
Dr Balfour; great dentist w/ terrific skills, lovely personality & thorough communication skills, best dds ever!


Anna
3 years ago
I've been with all the lead dentists and all of them seem judgmental and very very minimally helpful. Also, very unresponsive to their online question form. I filled out the form with questions twice and many weeks passed in between each and after the second and no response. I then when to the extreme extent and messaged the Park Dental shared Facebook page and they contacted the Ridgepark location and I finally got a response. It's highly frustrating that they have this online contact form and fail to reply regularly.


Beau
3 years ago
Dental hygienists and dentists are great and lovely get me in and out without any fuss & let me listen to music . However the receptionists are rude , pushy , and aggressive . I was not told of some new financial policy before having to get a crown put on and when I went to check out and pay my copay, the receptionist expected me without having submitted my bill to insurance to pay half of the service upfront . I explained I could not , as I could not afford this . She, Natasha was rude and pushy and a downright bully about it . I said I'd prefer to pay whatever is left when the bill is submitted but she would not let me leave until I agreed to pay something . I explained I could not afford this , and I'm going on medical assistance once my current insurance expires for a reason I'm disabled and finances . She could not have cared less . Kept yelling at me about their financial policy . Said 100$ min was preferable and got huffy when I said I could not afford that and 50$ was all I could manage . frankly I'm considering switching dentist offices if the receptionists can not bully patients about billing when that's not even their department.


Anna Krukovets
3 years ago
Tried calling to become a new patient and as soon as I mentioned what type of insurance we have (ucare) the woman on the phone said "is that through the state?" And I replied yes, and she said "we aren't taking new patients, bye" and hung up very quickly. Clearly they ARE taking new patients, just those with private insurance. Thanks.


Amy Pearson
3 years ago
Can't say enough about Dr. Belfour. Amazing! She is the reason why I keep coming back.


Amy Pearson
4 years ago
Can't say enough about Dr. Belfour. Amazing! She is the reason why I keep coming back.


Jay Perrill
4 years ago
This team is dialed in. Friendly and very professional. Kim and Dr. Steele are the best. I highly recommend Park Dental.


Brian Peterson
4 years ago
Dr Steel is the best!


Z Laursen
4 years ago
Update: Thank you for your concern about my complaint however it is very frustrating to call the "practice manager" as you suggested and get the same "there is nothing we can do" response! Before having someone reach out to your clinic to resolve their issue you should have a solution ready! Park Dental is unknowledgeable, irresponsible and unethical when it comes to notifying patients of insurance changes. I was with them for 10+ years. For the last 5 years I had the exact same insurance, which was in-network. After my last routine cleaning I got a large bill in the mail. I called them to see what was up and they informed my that my insurance was out of network and this was my patient responsibility. This took me by complete surprise. I asked why they never informed me of this change since it has been in network for the last 5+ years and I was told they sent out letter, which I never got. I told them I would have at least expected someone to let me know when I came in for my next visit, this never happened either. I asked if they could help me out based on their miscommunication. I was told there is nothing they could do and that I owed them the payment in full. I completely understand that it is my responsibility to check with my insurance to confirm if they are in network when I select a clinic, or when I am getting a procedure done, but to expect me to do that every 6 months when it is time for a routine cleaning is not logical. If the network status changes on their end I would expect them to inform me, bottom line. Watch out for this clinic, they are not patient centric in my opinion!


Sarah Myers
4 years ago
Phenomenal care. They laid out all the options for me, were incredibly kind and genuine about everything they did, made sure I was comfortable and answered all of my questions no problem.


Zobar Kruk
4 years ago
Professional, happy, energetic and funny. Would rate it 10 stars if I could, amazing service and the workers here help you and inform you in the best way possible! Thank you.


Trevor S
4 years ago
Avoid Dr. Mann! Dismissive and condescending. Waited for a half hour for her to ask me what seemed to be the issue? Then proceeded with her "expert" analysis of my x-rays. You're supposed to be the doctor!! If you know what the "issue" is don't have your patients guess, then throw it in their face when there wrong. Never knew being a dentist was so easy? Thinking about a career change. Still in pain from a cavity. Thanks for nothing Dr. Mann!


Brian Peterson
5 years ago
Dr Steel is the best!


Z Laursen
5 years ago
Update: Thank you for your concern about my complaint however it is very frustrating to call the "practice manager" as you suggested and get the same "there is nothing we can do" response! Before having someone reach out to your clinic to resolve their issue you should have a solution ready! Park Dental is unknowledgeable, irresponsible and unethical when it comes to notifying patients of insurance changes. I was with them for 10+ years. For the last 5 years I had the exact same insurance, which was in-network. After my last routine cleaning I got a large bill in the mail. I called them to see what was up and they informed my that my insurance was out of network and this was my patient responsibility. This took me by complete surprise. I asked why they never informed me of this change since it has been in network for the last 5+ years and I was told they sent out letter, which I never got. I told them I would have at least expected someone to let me know when I came in for my next visit, this never happened either. I asked if they could help me out based on their miscommunication. I was told there is nothing they could do and that I owed them the payment in full. I completely understand that it is my responsibility to check with my insurance to confirm if they are in network when I select a clinic, or when I am getting a procedure done, but to expect me to do that every 6 months when it is time for a routine cleaning is not logical. If the network status changes on their end I would expect them to inform me, bottom line. Watch out for this clinic, they are not patient centric in my opinion!


Jay Perrill
5 years ago
This team is dialed in. Friendly and very professional. Kim and Dr. Steele are the best. I highly recommend Park Dental.


Zobar Kruk
5 years ago
Professional, happy, energetic and funny. Would rate it 10 stars if I could, amazing service and the workers here help you and inform you in the best way possible! Thank you.


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