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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 Bradley 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 three beautiful children and amazing wife Libby.
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Katie Brutger
Treatment Coordinator/Licensed & 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!
Colleen Harter
Scheduling Coordinator/Licensed 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!
Ashley Means
Licensed & Certified Dental Assistant
Ashley is a Central Minnesota native who was born and raised in the St. Augusta area. She graduated with an Associate's Degree in Dental Assisting from St. Cloud Technical and Community College in 2014 and found her passion for orthodontics is 2017. When Ashley is not in the office, she is usually spending time with her husband and two kids. Ashley enjoys spending time outdoors and reading in her free time.
Danielle Pietron
Licensed & Certified Dental Assistant
Danielle graduated with an Associate's Degree in Dental Assisting from St. Cloud Technical and Community College in 2020 and has had a passion for orthodontics ever since! Danielle loves to see patient's smiles transform and the joy it brings them! When Danielle is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and beautiful daughter, while getting into a good book during her free time.
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Tasha Rinke
Licensed & 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!
Brenda Koltes
Licensed & Certified Dental Assistant
Brenda has lived in Sauk Rapids for 30 years. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at St. Cloud Technical and Community College and worked in the dental field for 8 years. She then transitioned to a stay at home mom, owned an in-home daycare, and also worked in a school. She missed the dental atmosphere so she decided to join our office! Brenda is married, has two sons, two daughters, three stepsons, one stepdaughter, and three amazing grandchildren. Her favorite things are spending time with her family, being outdoors, and chocolate!
Brooke Enge
Brooke was our intern prior to her graduation from St. Cloud Community & Technical College. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her boyfriend, Cory. Originally from the Fargo area, Brooke is excited to be in Central MN and join the Bell Orthodontics team!