Lakeside Dental

Lakeside Dental, located at 5331 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804, is a well-established dental clinic that has been serving the Duluth area and surrounding communities like Superior, Proctor, Hermantown, and Arnold for over 50 years. The practice operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clinic is staffed by a team of experienced professionals, including Dr. Todd Hansen and Dr. Levi Bursch, along with dedicated dental hygienists, assistants, and office staff. Dr. Hansen, a native of Wadena, MN, graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1996, while Dr. Bursch, born in Duluth, also graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2019. The team collectively boasts over 80 years of combined experience in the dental field. They are known for fostering a friendly, welcoming, and trusting environment, often described as feeling like visiting friends rather than a dental appointment. The reception area is family-friendly and includes a play area for children, catering to patients of all ages and backgrounds. Lakeside Dental provides a wide array of services, covering preventive, general, and cosmetic dentistry. These include routine dental cleanings and exams, composite fillings, crowns (including same-day crowns using advanced in-house lab equipment), veneers, dental implants, root canal treatments, and various surgical dentistry procedures such as extractions, periodontal surgery, and bone grafts. They also offer pain management options like topical and local anesthetics, and nitrous oxide. The clinic is committed to utilizing advanced dental technology to enhance patient care and comfort. Their technological arsenal includes digital X-rays (reducing radiation exposure by up to 90%), 3D imaging with Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for precise diagnostics and surgical planning, intra-oral cameras for patient education, and intraoral scanning for more comfortable and accurate impressions. The ability to provide same-day crowns significantly improves patient convenience by eliminating the need for multiple appointments. Patient reviews frequently highlight the professionalism, kindness, and thoroughness of the staff. Many patients commend the welcoming atmosphere and the detailed explanations provided regarding treatments and oral health. The clinic prioritizes creating a comfortable and relaxed experience, particularly for those who may have dental anxiety.