Meet Our Team
It takes an exceptional team to create an exceptional smile-and to deliver the entire spectrum of comprehensive dental care you find at Twin Cities Dental Center. That is why we consider our team our greatest asset. Each of them brings unique and invaluable skills and talents to our core mission of providing world-class dentistry for each patient, and each of them shares in the common values that have earned Twin Cities Dental Center a sterling reputation for quality, integrity and excellence.
These attributes have everything to do with your experience as a patient, because each team member-from patient care professionals to administrative staff members-is committed to achieving the best results for you, comfortably, efficiently and courteously.
We pride ourselves on staying on the leading edge of dentistry and patient communications. You can count on us to recognize your individual needs with thorough appointments. We always take the time to listen, and to answer any questions you may have.
In addition, you even have the added security of knowing that all of our team members are trained in CPR.
Significantly, you can also be confident that our team is always up to date on the latest techniques and instruments in dentistry because of the ongoing continuing education and seminars they attend.
In fact, that shared commitment to lifelong learning is the signature value that characterizes Dr. Gendler and his entre team. They dedicate themselves to helping each patient achieve the best possible oral health with the most advanced techniques and treatments available.
After all, at the Twin Cities Dental Center we recognize that we’re not only creating beautiful healthy smiles.
We’re also building trusting relationships for the long run.
Yelena L., RDA
A graduate of the Lakeland School of Healthcare, a division of Herzing College, Yelena has been a dental assistant at Twin Cities Dental Center for the past two years. She previously worked with an oral surgeon specialist.
As a member of the Twin Cities Dental team, Yelena plays an important role, both in assisting the doctors with procedures, and in educating patients on how to achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.
Yelena lives in Maple Grove with her son, Konstantine.
Yuliya G., RDA
Yuliya is a graduate of Dakota County Technical College and has been a Twin Cities Dental Center dental assistant for more than eight years.
In her job, Yuliya enjoys the time she gets to spend working with patients. Our patients love how gentle she is.
Yuliya and her husband live in Apple Valley with their son.
Tanya F., RDH
Tanya has been with Twin Cities Dental for six years as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Tanya graduated from Dental School in Russia and practiced there for seven years before coming to the United States. Tanya has received a LPN degree from Minneapolis Technical College and her RDH degree from Century College.
Tanya does an excellent job of teaching and communicating with patients on the importance of oral health and maintenance.
Tanya and her husband live in Plymouth with their three children.
Marina S., RDH, BS
Marina has been with Twin Cities Dental for nine years as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She attended dental school in Minsk, Belarus, and then received a BS at the University of Minnesota Dental Hygiene program.
Marina is very passionate about the services and education she provides for her patients, helping them keep their smiles healthy. Our patients love her gentle hand and friendly personality.
Yelena M.
Yelena has been with Twin Cities Dental Center for a two years as our Business Administrator and a Dental Assistant. She assists the doctors with variety procedures and is also our scheduling and treatment coordinator. Yelena was a Dental Assistant in Washington State before moving to Minnesota.
Yelena’s main focus is making the dental experience enjoyable for all of her patients.
Yelana lives in Eden Prairie and loves to ski, read, and play tennis and camp.
Jodi
Jodi has been with Twin Cities Dental for three years as our Business Administrator. Her main duties include scheduling, treatment planning and assisting patients with financial arrangements.
Jodi graduated from the Minnesota Institute of Medical and Dental with a RDA. She worked as a registered dental assistant for many years before moving into business administration seven years ago.
Jodi loves seeing how transforming someone’s smile changes their whole outlook. Our patients are very appreciative of her vast knowledge of dental procedures.
Jodi and her husband live in Crystal, and have two daughters.
Clara G.
Clara has been with Twin Cities Dental Center for ten years as our bookkeeper. Her main duties are billing and accounting.
Clara graduated from the University of Russia with a degree in Economics.
She loves interacting with the patients, and our patients appreciate how considerate and professional she is.
Clara and her husband live in Minnetonka. She is the proud mother of two and grandmother of four.
Bela D.
Bela has been with Twin Cities Dental Center for two year as our Business Administrator. She works with patient appointment scheduling and treatment coordination.
Bela has a degree in economics and statistics.
Bela enjoys working with people and seeing them walk out with a smile.
Bela is currently living in Minnetonka.
Arkady S.
Arkady has been with Twin Cities Dental Center for two years as a dental technician. He attended technical college and worked in a variety of dental offices and laboratories before joining our team.
Arkady had been a dental technician since he was 14 years old.
Arkady and his wife live in Minnetonka and have a son.
