HAPPINESS STARTS WITH A SMILE.
Keeping People Smiling For A Lifetime
Dr. James Kertis first discovered his passion for dentistry while growing up in Rochester, MN. Using his strong artistic abilities and a desire to help others, he knew Dentistry would be a successful career path. Dr. Kertis continued his education at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI, where he graduated with honors and was an All-American scholar athlete. From there, he attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he excelled in all aspects of General Dentistry.
Dr. Kertis enjoys building relationships and bringing a relaxed, friendly attitude to all his patients. He realizes coming to the dentist can be a stressful experience but is excellent at putting his patients at ease and giving them a pain-free experience. He greatly enjoys the variety of procedures general dentistry offers, but particularly Oral Surgery such as Wisdom Teeth extractions and dental implants. He also enjoys Endodontics, or root canals. Dr. Kertis appreciates the ever-changing technology of Dentistry and has embraced CT imaging and 3-D printing to keep up with the digital age.
Dr. Kertis is married with 3 wonderful children. When he’s not chasing them around or coaching whichever sports season it is, he enjoys being outdoors, playing all sports, trying new restaurants, and watching live music.