Best Dentist in Lakeville MN

Meet Dr. Eric Bender

Get the dental experience you deserve, right here in the Twin Cities!

Owner of Lakeville Modern Dentistry

About Dr. Eric Bender

Dr. Eric Bender has heard the same stories over and over: patients dealing with failed dental work that never looked right, exhausted from coordinating between multiple specialists, or hurt by practices where they felt rushed and unheard. These stories drive everything he does.

Dr. Bender is committed to listening to your story, understanding your concerns, and creating personalized treatment plans that reflect what you actually want. Whether you're nervous about dental work, fixing something that went wrong elsewhere, or ready for a transformation you've postponed for years, you'll find both the clinical excellence and compassionate care you deserve—right here in Lakeville.

Creating Happiness, One Smile at a Time

Education

Dr. Bender received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in Pennsylvania.  He attended the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where he obtained his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Business.

Associations

He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Minnesota Dental Association (MDA), and St. Paul District Dental Society, as well as the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and Academy of Osseointegration (AO).

Experience

Dr. Bender has extensive experience in treatment of complex oral diseases with advanced training in digital dentistry, implants, veneers, crowns, bridges, and invisible aligners.

With knowledge, experience, and interest in treating complex oral diseases, he strives to create a personalized experience as a dental health care guide, providing up-to-date care in a down-to-earth, comfortable, personalized manner.

Personal

Dr. Bender grew up in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin and is a native Midwesterner! After living in Pittsburgh, PA for dental school and spending a couple years in Florida, he has put down roots in the Lakeville community, where he lives with his wife, Emilia, and their three-year-old son, and five-month-old daughter.

Hobbies

He enjoys spending time outside with his family. Together they enjoy all things outdoors that the four seasons of MN offer from hiking and biking to boating and skiing.

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