About Us
Straight River Family Dental was founded in 2023 by Dr. Kurt Erickson and Dr. Seth Huiras. They are excited to provide compassionate dental care to the Owatonna area using the latest in dental technology. Dr Seth and Dr Kurt provide convenient and compassionate dental care with services that range from a professional dental cleaning, implant placement and restoration, extractions, clear aligners, cosmetic restorations, and root canal therapy. They use the latest in dental technology in diagnosis and treatment, so the appointment is as accurate and comfortable as possible. Come meet our excellent team and see how we can help you achieve the best possible health.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Kurt Erickson
Dr. Kurt Erickson grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota and is a graduate from Fairmont High School. He completed his undergraduate education at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 2010.
Dr. Seth Huiras
Dr. Seth Huiras grew up near Random Lake, WI, a small farming community near Sheboygan, WI. He then moved to Northfield, MN where he attended St. Olaf College. He graduated with a degree in chemistry and a concentration in statistics. Dr. Huiras developed his dental skills at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Dr. Zach Lindquist
Dr. Zach Lindquist grew up in Clear Lake, IA. He attended the University of Iowa where he got his B.S. in Health and Human Physiology. After graduation he decided to stay in Iowa City to obtain his DDS degree. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2017 and moved to Colorado to begin his career in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Dr. Zach spent 5 years in private practice in the Denver area before moving back home where he’s spent the past year working at a Community Health Center in Mason City, IA.
Why
Choose Us
Straight River Family Dental
Provides a wide variety of dental services and procedures to address all of our patient's dental health needs. By combining quality patient care with up-to-date technology, we are able to treat patients of all ages in a comfortable and relaxing setting.
Services
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Smile Design
Smile design is a digital preview of esthetic dental treatment. If you are interested in having esthetic treatment such as crowns or veneers done on your front teeth, it may be nerve-wracking to say yes to treatment without being confident that you'll love the result.
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Clear Aligners
Clear Aligners are a treatment that gently move teeth into place. The trays are worn in a series over time to create a beautiful smile. Clear Aligners are a popular...
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Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent solution for patients seeking that perfect white smile. Implants are a great choice for patients that have broken, damaged, or missing...
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Root Canal (Endodontics)
Endodontics is the field of dentistry that is specific to the dental pulp. Each of your natural teeth has a dental pulp inside of it. This pulp carries the blood supply and nerves that keep the tooth healthy and alive.
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Dental Crowns
Protect and restore your damaged tooth with a dental crown. Lasting for years, it improves its size and shape. Come see us today!
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Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a restoration that helps to replace one or more missing natural teeth. The bridge attaches permanently to surrounding teeth, so it won't need to be...