Dentist

DR KRISTIN NELSON

Dr. Kristin Nelson is your Rosemount dentist that has the vision to provide exceptional full-service dental care with small-town flavor. We strive to know our patients, their families, and their needs. Dr. Nelson and her staff and families are also part of the Rosemount and surrounding communities.





Dr.  Kristin Nelson graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in biology in 1999. After that, she attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. Since that time she has been practicing in private group practices. In 2013 she became the owner of Summit Dental. Each year, she attends numerous continuing education courses to remain up-to-date on the advances in dentistry. She is an Invisalign provider and has completed the Misch International Implant Institute training.

“I am thrilled to be at Summit Dental where I can help the people of our community live healthier lives every day. I love getting to know each person who comes to visit us and discussing their plans for oral care. It is always my goal to provide the best possible dental service in a caring and gentle manner. I look forward to personally getting to know all of my patients to create long-lasting relationships.”

Dr. Nelson grew up in Mendota Heights, Minnesota and now resides in the Rosemount area with her husband, Nick. They have three children, Matthew, Katie, and Andrew, and a yellow Labrador retriever Trevi and Yorkie, “Bear”. When not practicing dentistry, she is active in the community by volunteering at her children’s school and coaching their sports teams. As a family, they enjoy boating in Minnesota and skiing in Colorado.

Dentist

DR JANE FORD

Dr. Jane Ford loves meeting and caring for entire families. She has three young children herself and knows how to make children’s visit fun and comfortable.

Dr. Jane Ford graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2015 and was commissioned into the United States Army as a Captain. As a general dentist, she provided dental care for active-duty soldiers for 5 years at both Fort Stewart, GA, and Fort Meade, MD. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is an Invisalign provider.

Dr. Ford joined Summit Dental in the spring of 2020 and has been building relationships with our patients since. She has always had a passion for helping people and knew she wanted to be a dentist since the seventh grade. Her friendly, outgoing personality makes our patients feel at ease and comfortable.

Dr. Ford was born and raised in Mendota Heights and lives in Lakeville along with her husband, Rich, and their three young children. The family is very active and loves running, biking, skiing, and traveling.


Periodontist

DR HATEM ALASSY, DDS, MS

Dr. Alassy’s mission is to offer exceptional comfort and expertise, ensuring patients case success.

Dr. Alassy has been practicing dentistry since 2004. In 2021, he earned his master’s degree and advanced specialty training in periodontology and implant surgery from the University of Minnesota. He has authored multiple publications on peri-implant diseases. He is trained in implant surgery including implant placement, soft tissue grafting, pocket reduction surgery, ridge augmentation, sinus augmentation, All-on-X, and conscious sedation. Dr. Alassy received the Fellowship award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2019.

Patient comfort is Dr. Alassy’s priority. He listens to his patients and provides personalized care. Dr. Alassy has been an instructor in restorative dentistry at the University of Minnesota Dental Schoo. Outside of work, he enjoys creating new adventures with his wife and two boys


A word from our patients

WHAT DO OUR CLIENTS SAY



Fabulous practice! Everyone is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and timely. I always leave feeling liked I’ve received the best dental care possible. Recommend them highly! Great job!


ROXANNE M.



Great place to go for your dental needs. Friendly and very competent staff!


DJ



They do a great job. Friendly staff. Very accommodating when making appointments.


CHRIS T.






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