Dr. Ben Larson’s Mission Trip to Guatemala & Holiday Update
Happy New Year! In 2024, I had the opportunity to take some time off and travel to Guatemala to do some volunteer dentistry that supported the Common Hope mission in the UNESCO world heritage city of Antigua. Common Hope has a simple mission to provide educational opportunities, tools and resources to sponsor students […]
Merry Christmas from the Jugovich Family!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 2024 has been another year of fun and changes for the Jugovich family. Campbell finished up her first year in Dental School at the University of MN and has begun her D2 year. It’s so fun to hear her talk shop with her dad about tooth preps, radiology and instructors. […]
DENTAL PRODUCT REVIEW: The Humble Co. Dental Floss
Pike Lake Dental’s Dental Product Review of The Humble Co. Dental Floss Purchased at Sierra Trading Post for $2.99 I bought this floss during a recent shopping outing with my daughters in the Twin Cities. If time allows and there is one, I always take a look in the dental product aisles wherever I shop […]
DENTAL PRODUCT REVIEW: Colgate Gum Health Toothbrush, Ultra Soft, 2 pack
Pike Lake Dental’s Dental Product Review of Colgate Gum Health Toothbrush, Ultra Soft, 2 pack Purchased at Walmart for $7.96 I bought this set of toothbrushes because I’m always looking for a gentle, soft toothbrush that really is gentle and soft on my teeth and gums. This Colgate toothbrush pack advertised exactly what I was […]
Brenda, Receptionist
Brenda Joined Pike Lake Dental as a receptionist in September of 2022. Although new to the dental field, she has an outgoing and friendly rapport our patients already love. Brenda grew up in Kettle River and now lives in Saginaw with her husband. She is very proud to have two grown, respectful and responsible children […]
Nayda, Financial Coordinator
Nayda joined our dental team in 2020, soon after we reopened our office from Covid. She started out as a receptionist, but we soon realized her talents far surpassed that role and she moved to become our Financial Coordinator. Now she is responsible for all the billing, insurance, and financial aspects of the office. Trust […]
Cara, Treatment Coordinator
Cara joined our office in 2018. She started out as a receptionist and created the Treatment Coordinator position she now holds. In this role, she assists patients by explaining treatment plans and going over fees, processing pre treatment estimates and scheduling appointments. Cara enjoys being an insurance detective, but only when she’s successful. Although she’s […]
Stephanie K, Treatment Coordinator
Stephanie started working at Pike Lake Dental in the fall of 2022 after her aspirations as a fire-eater in the circus did not pan out. Her current role as Treatment Coordinator allows her to participate in some of her favorite things: interacting with and assisting patients with their treatment plans and trying out new comedic […]
Michelle, Dental Hygienist
Michelle started working at Pike Lake Dental Center in 2022. She is a highly skilled dental hygienist and we are eternally thankful she is part of our team. Michelle brings 30 years of dental hygiene experience with her. She will tell it like it is and make you laugh while she does. Beyond her exceptional […]
Laura, Dental Hygienist
Laura is a treasure we were lucky to have join our office in 2018. She is a dental hygienist and works at our office regularly two days a week and also helps with vacation coverage. Although Laura is petite and “fun-sized”, she regularly pulls into the office parking lot with the biggest vehicle out of […]