Our
Staff You'll
feel welcome every time you walk into Mintalar Family Dental, the modern practice
of Dr. Eric R. Mintalar, DDS, LLC. The whole family will enjoy their visit. Our
professional staff is warm and friendly and works together as a team. We try to
make your dental experience a positive one and give you personal one-on-one attention.
Televisions are in each operatory, so you can enjoy watching movies. We even have
music headphones! We have an intra-oral camera so you can see just what the doctor
sees while diagnosing you. Our waiting room is lots of fun for the kids….they
can play Nintendo and other video games.
Dr.
Eric Mintalar



Alicia - Office Practice Manager, Certified Registered Dental Assistant, CRDA
Alicia is our office practice administrator and certified registered dental
assistant, she has been a part of our dental practice since 2007. Alicia has a
radiant smile, is caring, tremendously efficient with a professional attitude
towards all of our patients. Alicia schedules our patients appointments,
provides answers to our patients questions as well as many important
administrative operational tasks. Alicia has been an integral component of our
office since graduating from Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park with
her degree in Dental Assisting.
Alicia
enjoys the beach, yoga and of course shopping! Alicia resides in Chisago City.
Marilou
- Front Office Personnel
Marilou has been in our office since 1990.
She facilitates the insurance needs of our patients and takes care of the various
tasks we require from our patients insurance plans. She has been in the dental
field since 1985 and has had previous experience in the dental laboratory area
before she transitioned to the front office. She works behind the scenes at the
office and insures that the administrative needs of the office are met.
Marilou
enjoys golfing, boating and Timberwolves basketball. Marilou and her family live
in Hopkins.
Rachel
- Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
Rachel joined our office in 2002. She adds a fresh and energetic pulse to our
office and we are very excited to have her on our dental team. Rachel graduated
from the University of Minnesota with her degree in Dental Hygiene in 1998. She
is a fantastic hygienist that truly cares about her work and takes time for her
patients to know them better and to make them feel comfortable with their appointment.
She has a gentle touch and a terrific smile for her patients.
Rachel
enjoys traveling to warm and sunny destinations, playing piano, biking and boating
in the summer. Rachel, her husband and their two beautiful daughter's live in
Rogers.
Kelley
- Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH
Kelley joins our office after graduating from St. Cloud Technical College in 2002. Kelley has been in the dental field since 1995, first as a dental assistant then going back to school and completing her Dental Hygiene degree. Kelley is a wonderful hygienist that brings experience, enthusiasm and laughter to her patients. She has a light and caring touch with an emphasis on patient care and quality of service.
She enjoys bowling, softball in the summer, relaxing at the cabin on the weekends and 'Las Vegas'!!. Kelley and her husband call Maple Grove home.
Sara
- Certified Registered Dental Assistant, CRDA
Sara
is our certified registered dental assistant, she became a part of our dental
team in 2006. She has been a wonderful addition to our office, bringing an effervescent
smile and laughter with a caring touch to her patients. Sara graduated from NW
Technical College in Brrmidji MN and received her degree in Dental Assisting in
2006. Sara enjoys soccer, shopping, hanging out with her family and friends and
the Minnesota Wild.
Sara
and her dog (who she plays with all day when she's not at the office) call Coon
Rapids home.
Hanna
- Certified Registered Dental Assistant, CRDA
Hanna is our certified registered dental assistant. She graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College and received her degree in Dental Assisting in 2008. Hanna is a tremendous addition to our office and we are excited to have her part of our Dental Team. She brings an amazing energy to our office and cares about her patients.
Hanna enjoys shopping, going to movies and traveling to tropical and fun destinations. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Orono is where Hanna calls home now but she originally grew up in the Rochester area.

The
Mintalar Family Dental Team