I am Dr. Sandra Lara. I graduated from El Bosque University in Bogota, Colombia in 1992. While in Colombia, I worked as a general dentist and participated in dental missions in remote areas of my country. I moved to the United States in 2000 and studied 1 year of General Practice Residency and 2 years of Oral Medicine at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of dentistry. While attending UMKC, I participated in a program that focused on medically compromised patients as well as the elderly who are taking different medications. I became licensed by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry in 2003. I also became a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and Minnesota Dental Association (MDA). After school, I practiced dentistry in Hawley, MN for 8 years at a non-profit organization. In 2011, I moved to Park Rapids and opened Pine Park Family Dentistry, taking over Dr. Guy Reichs dental office.
I have a strong interest in childrens dental health and understand the importance of creating a positive experience at the dental office when children are young. I am passionate about educating both children and adults on how to take care of their oral health. I like to stay current in the latest technologies to keep my patients as comfortable as possible during their dental procedures.
When Im not in the office, I am spending time with my husband Miguel and three children Nicolas, Natalia, and Thomas. Our weekends are filled watching their sporting events such as basketball, swimming, tennis and track. We also enjoy spending time with friends from our church and take part in many outdoor activities in this beautiful area.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 17 reviews
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2 years ago
The hygienist or assistant came to get my daughter and she was suppose to be scheduled for a cleaning and sealant on teeth. She was short and very snotty saying nope you are not scheduled for that so that won't be done. We walked out and won't be back. People in healthcare need to learn that they are not above or higher then the patients and speak with respect to them! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone!
Scott Swenson
3 years ago
I had a dental emergency on dec 31. Not sure if I would find a dentist willing to see me on short notice, especially at 7 am on new years eve. Dr. Lara and staff were awsome. Thank you.
Scott Swenson
4 years ago
I had a dental emergency on dec 31. Not sure if I would find a dentist willing to see me on short notice, especially at 7 am on new years eve. Dr. Lara and staff were awsome. Thank you.
Amanda Auer
6 years ago
Dr. Lara and her staff are great. The news on my tooth is not what I wanted to hear (completely my fault for putting it off) but Dr. Lara went over all my options in detail that way I could make the best choice. During the procedure she made sure to explain everything and always made sure I was comfortable. She also followed up the next day to see how I was feeling which I've never had a dentist do that. I will definitely be back and have now found the perfect dentist. Thank you Dr. Lara and staff for making my experience there a great one!
Amanda Auer
7 years ago
Dr. Lara and her staff are great. The news on my tooth is not what I wanted to hear (completely my fault for putting it off) but Dr. Lara went over all my options in detail that way I could make the best choice. During the procedure she made sure to explain everything and always made sure I was comfortable. She also followed up the next day to see how I was feeling which I've never had a dentist do that. I will definitely be back and have now found the perfect dentist. Thank you Dr. Lara and staff for making my experience there a great one!
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