Dr. Dolgov is the best periodontist I have ever met!
He takes pride in his work (and it shows) and holds both himself and his staff to the highest standards possible. He always strives for perfection and is ahead of the game in his practice simply because he never stops learning. Once you are in his hands rest assured you will walk out with the smile you’ve always dreamed about.
One thing that I really appreciated about Dr. Dolgov was that the fact he was honest and sat realistic expectations. It was important for me to have clear transparent communication without a vague “we will do everything possible to save the tooth”. He carefully walked me through the process and explained potential outcomes without unnecessary sugarcoating. I felt like I was in control and was a part of decision making process all while being backed up by a talented professional.
Lastly, dental services are never cheap, but you get what you pay for. It is also all about priorities. People are willing to have a payment plan in order to get the next “newest best device” whether it’s a phone, PlayStation or something else. At the same time they unwilling to take care of their own bodies and mouths. I care about my smile too much to trust it to just anyone.
Dr.Dolgov is highly sought after and is very busy so you probably will want to make appointment well in advance. But remember, everything good is worth the wait!!

The pain was dealt with inappropriately implant was taken out in minutes.
Could not be happier with the whole experience.

Also got a good talking to about my smoking.
And I needed that Also..

I typically have horrible anxiety with doctors and dentist but these guys made sure i was completely comfortable and assured me everything was going to be okay. The first visit i had with them i was definitely overwhelmed (new place, new people. I didn’t know what i was getting myself into) but the staff made sure I was comfortable. All the staff we’re very nice and they were all able to answer all my questions! Definitely feel confident theses guys will help me gain my confidence in my smile again!

My 16 year old daughter was referred to Dr. Dolgov for a reseeding gums issue. She was very apprehensive about it all. Our initial visit with the Dr. Dolgov he said she definitely needing two teeth fixed but suggested doing six instead. He had me come and look as he explained his reasoning. I asked flat out, what would you do if it was your mouth? And he said I would do them all at once. One time with the inconvenience instead of needing to revisit later for the same issue.
We went with his suggestion. The price difference was unexpected. The office help was above and beyond assisting us through the process. Our dental insurance would not cover. But our medical insurance was willing to cover. Brittany was so helpful every time I spoke to her or heard from her by email.
The entire clinic was great to work with. My daughter is thrilled with the amazing results on her smile.

For those who just want the beans, I highly recommend Dr. Dolgov and his team at Southern Minnesota Periodontics (referred to as SMP hereafter). For those interested in backstory, process, and summary--keep reading. Like many others, my story is the same. A tale of repressed confidence emanating from sustained reluctance to social interaction due to preconceived notions of intolerable scrutiny. Scholarly articles correlating dental hygiene and employment speculate that a great smile increases the probability of employment by 50% and increases wage. Essentially, my smile has a face value.

My smile was a multifaceted barrier to entry combined with social stigmatization. It was time to a make a change. Due diligence prompted me to contact SMP. Prognosis after initial consultation…full restoration. Dr. Dolgov offered several options dependent upon my personal financial disposition. He also has in house and third-party financing. Careful deliberation led me to choose implants. First, impressions were taken and then an appointment was set with the anesthesiologist on the surgery date. I completed the pre-surgery physical and prepped before the surgery.

My surgery was an eight-hour intensive procedure including 28 extractions, bone shaping, 12 implants, stiches, and top/bottom temporary prostheses installation. I can honestly say I didn’t feel any pain. That is until after the anesthesia wore off. All I remember was falling asleep and waking up with a new grill. True story! I had a 100% implant osseointegration success rate. Fast forward (temporary provisionals to get the vertical dimension of occlusion perfect, determining shape/size of the teeth, and choosing the gum color), I am waiting for the finals to be completed.

I have watched SMP move on up like the Jeffersons from their humble beginnings to their new facility. They have improved the patient experience. During my last visit, Dr. Dolgov let me bump my favorite tracks on his apple radio TV app. What dentist lets you do that? DJ Dr. Dolgov does. Humor aside, Dr. Dolgov tries to establish a proper personal relationship with his patients to create a family atmosphere. There were moments where we had a difference of opinion. I expressed my concerns and he took the time to explain. The aforementioned words do not properly describe my gratitude and appreciation for Dr. Dolgov. I would like to throw a special shout out to his dental assistant Felicia. She is the perfect blend of empathy and consideration. In all, it has been a very enjoyable experience. Thanks, SMP!!