Dr. Rauk is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry. In her continuing education, she has completed courses in cosmetic dentistry, implants, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, non-surgical periodontal care, infection control, lip & tongue tie diagnosis, laser frenectomy, orofacial myofunctional therapy and infection control. In 2013 the Minnesota Dental Association honored Dr. Rauk with the 2013 New Dentist Leadership Award. In 2018 Dr. Rauk graduated from the Kois Center, completing a comprehensive nine-course curriculum, with the latest advances in esthetics, implant and restorative dentistry.
'I enjoy dentistry so much and feel blessed and privileged to be a dentist. It feeds my creative side, with its artistry and esthetics but also my intellect for solving problems by means of engineering, biology and compassion. Dentistry allows me to work with people in an especially personal and unique way to provide them a healthy, beautiful smile.'
Dr. Kim Rauk was born in Fargo, North Dakota. She grew up in rural Hawley, Minnesota, and then at the age of ten, her family moved to Moorhead, where she graduated from high school. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota. She graduated in the top ten of her class from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2003, receiving honors for excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and for her selection and participation in the Rural Health School Program. Dr. Rauk has lived in the beautiful Alexandria lakes area for over 15 years and began Rauk Family Dentistry in 2004. She has an absolute love of learning and is continually pursuing techniques to create a distinctive experience and achieve incredible results for her patients. While the state of Minnesota requires an average of 25 hours of continuing education per year, Dr. Rauk annually completes over a hundred hours of training with the best in her field from all over the world. Dentistry is her profession, her passion and her hobby.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 22 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAmber Fenger
2 years ago
Friendly, helpful, & knowledgeable staff! Very happy with the results of a tongue and lip tie revision on our 6 month old.
Mackenzie Hoffman
2 years ago
Dr Rauk was recommended to me by a friend when I expressed concerns that I thought my son had oral ties. While I wasn't having a ton of pain with nursing, my son was extremely colicky, very gassy, had difficulties opening his mouth wide enough to nurse, couldn't go more than 1.5-2 hours without feeding and wasn't sleeping well at night. They were able to get me in quickly, and the evaluation was so thorough. I felt like I was being heard, which isn't something that happens often when talking about ties, especially since they weren't a "thing" when I was a kid. Dr Rauk had all of the time in the world to answer questions and explain everything, and we were able to get the procedure done that same day which I appreciated since we had to drive over 2 hours to get there. The evening of the procedure Dr Rauk called me to check in, which is something I appreciated soo much. The release has made a world of difference for my son. In the following 4 weeks after the procedure he went from sleeping 2 hours to 6-7 per night and is no longer colicky or seeming to be in pain. I couldn't recommend Dr Rauk enough!
victoria streich
3 years ago
My second born gained weight like normal and I had no pain while nursing, but at about 3 weeks my momma instincts kicked in because she clicked as she fed, never seemed satisfied after feedings and fed frequently. This can be a scary decision at first, but with these professionals, I can say you're in AMAZING hands. I could feel that they truly cared for the success of me and my little one as they were patient, reassuring, and even followed up the night after the procedure. Very blessed to have had the involvement of someone great like Kim and Katrina!
Anneke Nijland
3 years ago
I had a wonderful experience here! I was super nervous because my 6 week old baby girl had a lip and tongue tie. But they were making sure me and my baby were very well taken care off. Everything was explained really well, and they made me feel very comfortable because i was very hesitant about the procedure and i was just scared about any pain my baby would have.. The procedure only lasted a few minutes and they had me wait in a comfortable room so i could nurse my little one right away. It seemed like she didn't even feel a thing! ( I felt a little embarrassed cause i was crying lol) but my baby was a bigger girl then i was haha! Nursing went so much better after that and she seems to relax much more now. Her spitting has lessened and overall seems way happier! Thank you sooo much to all the lovely ladies at rauk family dentistry for making this such a wonderful experience!
Velma Yatskis
3 years ago
Excellent care by professionals with attention to individual needs. An outstanding team under the direction of a skilled dentist.
victoria streich
4 years ago
My second born gained weight like normal and I had no pain while nursing, but at about 3 weeks my momma instincts kicked in because she clicked as she fed, never seemed satisfied after feedings and fed frequently. This can be a scary decision at first, but with these professionals, I can say you're in AMAZING hands. I could feel that they truly cared for the success of me and my little one as they were patient, reassuring, and even followed up the night after the procedure. Very blessed to have had the involvement of someone great like Kim and Katrina!
Anneke Nijland
4 years ago
I had a wonderful experience here! I was super nervous because my 6 week old baby girl had a lip and tongue tie. But they were making sure me and my baby were very well taken care off. Everything was explained really well, and they made me feel very comfortable because i was very hesitant about the procedure and i was just scared about any pain my baby would have.. The procedure only lasted a few minutes and they had me wait in a comfortable room so i could nurse my little one right away. It seemed like she didn't even feel a thing! ( I felt a little embarrassed cause i was crying lol) but my baby was a bigger girl then i was haha! Nursing went so much better after that and she seems to relax much more now. Her spitting has lessened and overall seems way happier! Thank you sooo much to all the lovely ladies at rauk family dentistry for making this such a wonderful experience!
Velma Yatskis
4 years ago
Excellent care by professionals with attention to individual needs. An outstanding team under the direction of a skilled dentist.
Fischnet
4 years ago
Dr. Rauk is amazing! Our midwife advised us that our daughter had a tongue and lip tie when she was born and advised we see a dentist asap. We chose Dr. Rauk because she performed the revision with a laser. She took the time to explain everything to us and make sure we were comfortable with everything before performing the procedure. If you are struggling with nursing your baby, do not hesitate! Consult with Dr. Rauk, we are so grateful we did!
Ashley W
4 years ago
My 2nd child's tongue and lip tie were revised in office by Dr. Kim with laser at 8 days old. Our experience was not only pleasant, but personal, she contacted me directly the first evening to make sure things were going smoothly at home with the necessary stretches, a gesture all nervous parents can appreciate. She knew that this process takes a village and made sure I had connections for things like a lactation consultant, craniosacral massage, and pediatrician before leaving. With the tongue and lip tie revised, I can breastfeed with no pain, and I wouldn't hesitate to do the whole process all over again!
Jillian Klemek
4 years ago
Dr. Rauk and staff is our preferred dentist for lip and tongue tie release. She did an amazing job with our 5 week old daughter, she took a through history, explained what symptoms she was experiencing and validated the problems my daughter was experiencing and the breastfeeding issues I was having. They took there time to explain tongue tie to me and my husband, they were able to do the procedure the same day which only took a few seconds and we were able to breastfeed right afterwards. The home stretches were simple and easy to follow. Dr. Rauk thank you so much for making our breastfeeding story a success!
Dan Thomas
5 years ago
Good with patients, educational and very concerned about the bottom line. Theirs, not yours.
Michele Neale
5 years ago
Thank you Dr Rauk and team for exceptional service! You take pride in your care and it shows. I appreciate the time you take with each patient... Educating, explaining, offering options and providing as much information as you can. My daughter has complicated teeth and mouth and you take the extra effort to seek out the best on the subject to determine a care plan. I can't thank you enough! You offer something rare these days. You are thorough and always looking out for the best interest of your patients. Thanks for all you do.
Heidi Moe
5 years ago
Exceptional detail, knowledge and compassion when caring for me and my family. I would highly recommend Dr. Rauk and her team.
Brenda Sargent
5 years ago
I found Dr. Rauk and her team shortly before being diagnosed with cancer. She has been a constant source of comfort to me for the last 12 years. She has the gentle touch that I need and always puts me at ease. Not long ago she spent an entire Friday evening with me fixing my broken tooth. She is compassionate, caring, dedicated, and I can't thank her enough. She has changed the way I feel about going to the dentist.
Jillian Klemek
5 years ago
Dr. Rauk and staff is our preferred dentist for lip and tongue tie release. She did an amazing job with our 5 week old daughter, she took a through history, explained what symptoms she was experiencing and validated the problems my daughter was experiencing and the breastfeeding issues I was having. They took there time to explain tongue tie to me and my husband, they were able to do the procedure the same day which only took a few seconds and we were able to breastfeed right afterwards. The home stretches were simple and easy to follow. Dr. Rauk thank you so much for making our breastfeeding story a success!
Duane Taillefer
5 years ago
Have been utilizing Rauk Familly Dentistry for many years for a variety of services. Dr. Kim and her team are as warm and inviting as the facility they occupy. They thoroughly understand customer service and are consummate professionals when it comes to the work they perform. I have referred many friends and family to them and will continue to do so. Well done ladies...looking forward to my next visit!!!
J Schoenack
5 years ago
Dr. Rauk has been our family dentist from the beginning of her practice. We are always treated with exceptional care and are treated as family as well. We can't extend our gratitude enough for all the ways Dr. Rauk and her team have taken care of us for over 15 years.
Charity Ramler
5 years ago
I highly recommend Dr. Rauk! She goes out of her way to keep up with the latest innovation in dentistry and seeks that knowledge to deliver best in class service to her patients. She is extremely detailed and will go above & beyond for her patients because she cares! She treats the young patients as if they were her own children. It is with great comfort knowing you're in the hands of a dentist who invests in the latest innovation and deeply cares for her patients.
Scott Sharp
5 years ago
Dr Rauk is definitely a five star dentist!!!!! I have been to many different dentists in the twin cities area prior to moving to Alexandria. The dental work she does looks and feels amazing. There are many dentists to choose from in this are but I would NEVER consider going to anyone but Dr. Rauk
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