Meet the Doctors

Dr. Michelle

Dr. Michelle grew up in Waterford Wisconsin and is still a Packer Backer. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree by majoring and biology at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She moved to Minnesota to attend the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, graduating in 2001. In 2003, she completed the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Minnesota as well.

Dr. Michelle is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She and her husband, Holger, live in Maple Grove with their 2 boys, Jameson and Bennet, and their dog Daisy. The Meiser family enjoys traveling, sports and time at the cabin all year round. Dr. Michelle is also involved with Wishes and More, an organization that helps kids with life threatening/terminal illnesses. She also runs her own non-profit, Run Out CP, INC—an organization that helps raise money for organizations that help children with cerebral palsy.

Dr. Michelle credits Dr. Jerry Oksiuta for sparking her early interest in pediatric dentistry. She believes going to the dentist should be a fun experience. She also believes in making a connection with the kids on their level, involving them in their home care and helping them find the tools they need to create a lifetime of good oral health.


Dr. Darcy

Dr. Darcy was born in Fargo, North Dakota and raised throughout the world. Her father’s military career in the Navy took the family throughout the United States and overseas. Following graduation from a DODDS school in Sicily, Italy, she returned to her birth state for her undergraduate degree in speech language pathology and audiology from the University of North Dakota.

She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she continued her dental education and completed her 2-year specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry and received a Master of Science degree. Following residency, Dr. Darcy and her husband, Dr. Carl, fulfilled their joint military obligation to the United States Air Force by serving as dentists overseas in Okinawa, Japan for three years. Which is where they started their family with daughter Saffron (now 15) and son Brody (now 14).

Dr. Darcy was one of the first practitioners in Minnesota and Wisconsin to offer tongue and lip releases to infants and continues to support this practice and has spoken at several clinics, hospitals and meetings over the years. This passion has expanded into more in depth understanding of tongue function, arch development and airway. Which has led the practice into providing new supportive therapy options for patients that include myofunctional therapy and interceptive arch development treatments.

Awards and Recognitions
Named one of Minnesota’s Top Dentist of 2014 – 18
Named by The International Association of Health Care Professionals as one of the leading Pediatric Dentist of the world
Professional Memberships
American Dental Association
Minnesota Dental Association
American Academy of Pediatric Dentists
Member of Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentist – Past President
American Board of Pediatric Dentists – Board Certified
Credentialed to practice at Children’s Hospitals and clinics of MN
Other Professional Continued Education
Laser Certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry
Laser Certified by the Academy of Clinical Technology
CPR and PALS Certified
Member of the IATP – International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals
Certificate of completion by PESI for a Breastfeeding Course – Jan 2015
Attended the International Academy of Oral medicine and Toxicology
Completed Courses in Myofunctional Therapy:
Orofacial Myology, Sandra R. Coulson MS, ST, Ed, COM – 2016
Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – 1018
Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and Myofunctional Therapy, LVI Global – 2018
Attended and Graduated from the Dental Business Institute 2016-17
Recent completion of the ALF Level 1, AEI – The ALF Educational Institute – 2018


Dr. Megan

Dr. Megan is a St. Croix County native who was born and raised in New Richmond. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!). She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry where she received the pediatric dentistry award. Following her dental school training she was immediately accepted into the pediatric specialty residency at The Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver. Being one of the top ranked children’s hospitals in the United States, Dr. Megan had an exceptional opportunity to focus on children with special needs and a wide range of medical conditions.

Dr. Megan is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, Academy of Laser Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Minnesota Association of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Megan is a member of the medical staff at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota where she is able to provide comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia for young children with extensive dental needs or children with special health care needs.

Dr. Megan is thrilled to be back in Wisconsin with her family and friends. In her free time, Dr. Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, J.P., their children, Summer & Jack, and their red lab, Bo. She also enjoys biking, hiking, camping or canoeing outdoors as much as the Midwest weather permits. She is an avid Wisconsin Badger fan from her days in Madison and always tries to make at least one football game a season.


Dr. Laura

Dr. Laura grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame.  She moved to Arizona to attend Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2007.  She later moved to Minnesota, where she completed a two-year Pediatric Dental Residency Program at the University of Minnesota.

Dr. Laura is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  She and her husband, Kraig, live in Mound with their three children, Valerie, Olivia and Rian.  Dr. Kraig is an orthodontist practicing in the Western suburbs.  In their spare time, they enjoy travel, skiing, and all the children’s activities the Twin Cities have to offer!


Dr. Tyler

Dr. Tyler was born in St. Paul and raised in Hudson, WI. He went to undergraduate at the University of St. Thomas and completed dental school at Marquette University in Milwaukee before completing his pediatric residency at the University at Buffalo and the Women and Children’s Hospital in New York.

Dr. Tyler is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He lives in Minneapolis and loves getting out to different concerts in his spare time.


Dr. Ashley

Dr. Ashley was born in Fargo, ND she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Minnesota. She then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Ashley completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Boston University with a large component of training devoted to children with special needs at Franciscan Children’s Hospital as well as additional training at the diverse settings of Boston Medical Center and East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

Dr. Ashley is board-certified in pediatric dentistry and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Ashley displays a genuine love and concern for children, applying behavioral and educational techniques unique to each child. She believes parents can be very helpful in the dental setting and welcomes their presence and questions. Dr. Ashley enjoys capturing her patients’ attention through humor and storytelling, engaging them in their personal interests and giving them special TLC when they need it most.

 


Dr. Carl

Dr. Carl Rindelaub grew up in Little Canada MN. He has a degree in Biology from The University of Colorado and a DDS from The University of Minnesota. He served as a General Dentist in the US Air Force for 5 years. Dr. Carl enjoys all aspects of Dentistry, including the use of hard and soft tissue lasers. Dr. Carl has incorporated treatment of tongue-ties for adults, in part inspired by his wife, Dr. Darcy. In her pursuit to support breastfeeding moms, Dr. Darcy recognized that many of the infants she was treating had parents or other adult family member affected with the same restrictions. In his spare time, Dr. Carl enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hunting and wake surfing.