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ABOUT US.
Dr. Eric Bell
Dr. Bell has strong central Minnesota roots, growing up in Little Falls, MN and receiving his undergraduate education at St. John's University in 2010. He then "toured the Midwest" by obtaining his dental training at Creighton University (2013-2017) and his orthodontic training at the University of Iowa (2017-2019),which included a Masters in Orthodontics while researching cleft lip and palate anomalies. Dr. Bell is a Board-Certified Orthodontist as well as a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, The American Dental Association, and multiple Spear and Seattle Study Clubs. He has provided excellent care to the eastern side of the Twin Cities since 2019 and is excited for Central Minnesota to become home once again. He looks forward to pursuing further knowledge through continuing education and local dental societies as he has a strong passion for education in the field of orthodontics.
Dr. Bell and his wife Jessica will reside in Sartell, MN. Jessica is an excellent pediatrician, certified lactation consultant, and will be starting summer 2022 at the CentraCare Plaza. They are proud parents to their four children Charlotte"Charlie" (6), Xander (4), Bodi (2), and Remington “Remi” (newborn) who make them laugh and appreciate the little things in life. Dr. Bell enjoys playing basketball and soccer, golfing, being outdoors, drawing, and taking his golden retriever (Sherlock) on runs. Whether on an athletic field or in a classroom, Dr. Bell has always been an extremely thorough and detail oriented individual. His primary goal is to provide the utmost care in a personal manner with a dash of his own humor. Dr. Bell looks forward to meeting you and your family!
Grant Bell
Office Manager & Financial Coordinator
Grant graduated with a business management degree from radley University in 2015 where he also played Division I soccer. He loves family time, sports, and the outdoors. Grant is also a native of the area where he lives with his two beautiful children and amazing wife Libby.
Kathy Henrichs, LDA
Treatment Coordinator
Kathy's Bio Coming Soon!
Colleen Harter
Licenced Dental Assistant
Colleen started her career in dentistry in her home state of Wisconsin where she enrolled in the Dental Assistant program at the Northeast Technical College in Green Bay (NWTC). After completing the program, she started her first job in her hometown of Antigo, WI. She eventually relocated to Saint Cloud Minnesota, and it was at that point that her interest and passion to create beautiful smiles in Orthodontics began. Outside of the office her interests are traveling, riding motorcycles, scrapbooking, and her biggest joy – spending time with her grandchildren!
Judy Wesenberg
Licenced & Certified Dental Assistant
Judy graduated from St. Cloud Technical and Community College for Dental Assisting in 1980. She also taught Orthodontic duties at SCTC for 10 years. She has been with this practice for 42 years and has been a major asset during her time here. When not at work, Judy enjoys working on home improvements and hosting garage sales. Her all time favorite activity is attending the MN STATE FAIR, of which she attends many days each year.
Carrie Zakrajshek
Licenced & Certified Dental Assistant
Carrie joined the practice in March 1977. She really loves working with adolescent patients. She has decided to move onto a new adventure the fall of 2022. She plans to spend more time with her 2 grandsons who are 9 and 8. When she is not with the grandsons, she wants to hit the road with her Lab “Rye” and head for the west coast. She really enjoys hiking and exploring all the little markets. Another passion of Carrie’s is cooking! She loves to put new twists on recipes using some of the produce from her garden!
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Tasha Rinke
Licenced & Certified Dental Assistant/Diagnostic Records
A central Minnesota native, former Elementary school teacher turned Dental Assistant, Tasha has been working for this office for 10 years. She has 5 adult children and three grandbabies that She loves to spend time with. One of her biggest passions is traveling and experiencing different cultures, meeting the local people and trying all the delicious food!
Tori Stowe
Licenced & Certified Dental Assistant
Tori graduated with an associate’s degree in dental assisting from St. Cloud technical and community college in 2019. While having braces herself as a teen, Tori fell in love with orthodontics and how amazing her teeth looked once she completed treatment. She knew right away she wanted to help others smile with confidence. If you don’t find Tori at the office, she is usually out in a tractor, farming alongside her husband and 3 children. Tori’s favorite hobbies include riding horses, hunting, and celebrating Halloween 365 days a year!
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Katie Brutger
Licenced & Certified Dental Assistant
Katie graduated from Central Lakes College in 2012 and has been working in the field since then. She is a military wife and mom of 3 little boys! Katie also has a toy poodle named “Zoey”. When she is not in the office, she loves to craft and bake. One busy momma!