This was my first time at Southern Minnesota Periodontics and was greeted with a pleasant smile. Was referred by my dentist as I have upper dentures that do not stay up. I do not have bone tissue which is a problem. Met with Dr. Dolgov and his assistant and was very impressed. I have heard good things about this place and hope they can help me in securing my upper dentures. Great smiles and pleasant atmosphere.

100% go here!! From my first appointment I could tell I was in good hands, every single member of staff I have encountered is so friendly and educated. They made me feel very safe and comfortable which really put me at ease before my gum graft. Dr. Dolgov is amazing he cares about you as a patient and you are not just a number at this place. Facility is also beautiful and very clean!

Dr. Sergey and the staff were great. They are all very professional, thorough and friendly. Dr. Sergey took the time to explain what he would be doing. I recommend them and will be going back.

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!!

I had my bottom gum line grafted today. Dr.Dolgav did a great job, along with his assistant, which I'm sorry I don't remember her name. I had a lot of anxiety going in and they calmed my nerves and made it a very comfortable experience. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing their services. Thank you again.