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Trust oral care professionals who will go above and beyond to serve you. Turn to Borealis Dental Studio in Lindstrom, MN for your family dental care needs. With our fully equipped dental clinic, skilled dental experts, and exceptional services, you can be confident that you are in good hands.

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Dr. Sean Goolsby

FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S DENTIST

I was born in Kotzebue, Alaska, the son of a bush pilot/carpenter/dog musher. From my earliest years I remember thinking that traveling by bush plane or dog sled was completely normal; it was how everybody got around, wasn't it? Growing up, I had a very extensive outdoors life, frequently hiking, camping, mountain climbing and exploring with my family. I was the second-born of ten kids, so the joys and chaos of living in a large family are very familiar to me. I married my true love, Becky, in April of 2003, and then began what I didn't know at the time would be a decade of intensive university attendance and professional development, eventually leading me to a career in dentistry. I have two beautiful children, Simon and Hannah. They bring so much joy into my life! I would say that my family is my top priority.

I love music, movies and food (side note: Minnesota brought poutine into my life- for that I will be eternally grateful). I love to laugh. You'll find that I have an unusual sense of humor. I’m big into board games, Star Wars and all things geeky. I love being so far out in the wild that you would have no hope for rescue if you needed it. I LOVE the ocean!

I believe one of the highest virtues anyone can aspire to is compassion. It gives me great honor and a sense of humility to experience and witness the process of healing as my patients and I set goals and work to achieve them. Receiving any type of medical or dental treatment is challenging - at times even intimidating - and I understand that. I promise to always treat you with compassion and with an open ear to hear what your concerns or personal challenges are. I am committed to do anything within my power to make sure you have the best possible experience while you are here.

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Dr. Kai Ahlman

The story starts in Isanti, MN, where myself, my giant head, and chubby baby body were born into a wonderful family. What followed were decades of becoming involved in numerous sports and activities, including the fastest and most exciting game on earth, hockey, and a Tour De Minnesota for post-secondary education featuring Moorhead, Mankato, and finally Minneapolis.

Mankato holds a special place in my heart because that’s where I met my future bride, Sarah. Our little family expanded by about 25lbs in the form of a rescued chihuahua/Dachshund mix named Ernie and eventually a chihuahua/terrier mix rescue named Otto when we moved to Apple Valley. Hiking and volleyball are high on our list of things to do together, and now that I’m out of the money vacuum that is the college education system, we’re hoping to get some traveling in! I also enjoy playing competitive hockey and hope to learn how to play piano someday before my hands and fingers are immobilized by arthritis via years of abuse from sports and dentistry.

I consider being a licensed dentist an honor. With that honor comes the obligation and responsibility to provide the best dental care for my patients. The technical skill and knowledge of dentistry are important, but what I find even more important is the ability to communicate with patients in a way to make them feel comfortable and understood. I also like to incorporate some humor into each and every appointment, so expect to smile and laugh a little, too!

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Kathy

Hygienist

Kathy has three great loves in her life: music, teeth and especially tacos. She became a dental hygienist on a dare and hasn't looked back since because, as it turns out, she loves it! Kathy enjoys meeting and helping people keep a healthy mouth, mostly because without a healthy mouth, you can't enjoy tacos. Because of this passion of hers, she has become the founder of the Healthy Teeth for Increased Taco Enjoyment Foundation (HTITEF). Her organization is geared to all things taco-related and is a non-profit.

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Kim

Patient Care Coordinator

Kim is a Minnesota native, but felt the call of the Pacific ocean beckoning her. After locating and marrying her Hawaiian demigod she returned with him to the Midwest, where they enjoy life with their 2 teenagers, 2 dachshunds, a bunny and an apukohai. She loves the outdoors, decorating, cooking and of course, all things dentistry. She has a particular passion for coordinating treatment plans for patients and helping them to manage scheduling and financing the treatment they need.

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Lee Ann

Dental Assistant

Lee Ann is the absolute sweetheart of the team. She has been in dentistry long enough to know that it is a lifetime passion of hers. Nowadays she enjoys her very short commute to work and loves to pile in and get things done. Because she is so compassionate and loving to our patients, you'd never know that in the past she was a brutal warrior in a local women's softball team. A fan of various and assorted beverages, she's always a hoot to hang out with on the weekends as well.

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Meghan

Dental Assistant

Meghan

You want to meet an all-star dental assistant? Check out this girl: Meghan was indoctrinated into dentistry through her aunt, who is also a dental assistant. After graduating from her program in 2017 down in Rochester, Meghan assisted for several years in a pediatric clinic, where she developed some amazing skills in dealing with and a great fondness for our littlest humans. She has an amazing can-do attitude and a perfectly compatible sense of humor to fit in with the rest of our clinical team. In her free time she labors endlessly on her hobby farm where she raises chickens. Meghan has a passion for all things pasta (she would have it for every meal if she could) and travelling around the USA with her horse, finding the best trails and state parks to ride in.

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Renee

Patient Care Coordinator

Renee enjoys working with patients in scheduling appointments, understanding their insurance benefits and helping them make their dental care affordable. In her spare time she enjoys running, biking and camping with her family. As a fitness nut, her immense physical strength is cleverly disguised behind her quiet, friendly demeanor. Some of us suspect that at night she dons a spandex outfit with a cape and a mask to fight crime as a costumed vigilante.

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Becky

Office Manager

The real power behind the clinic, Becky makes sure all the gears are running and the power stays on! She's crazy enough that she actually enjoys doing piles of paperwork to keep us open and in business, which means that she is the right person for the job. Don't be fooled by her friendly smile though - she actually has a bullwhip hiding in her office, which she takes out and uses on the doctor if he gets out of line! A force to be reckoned with, to be sure, but she still has the same compassionate love of dentistry as the rest of the team. If you want to be put in your place, challenge her to a game of racquetball and prepare to be punished. We love her!

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Angel

Hygienist

Angel grew up in neighboring North Branch, where in her senior year of high school she received a scholarship for Dental Hygiene, and that’s where all the magic began. She graduated from Argosy University in 2015 and settled into Lindstrom with her husband and two fur babies. Her goal with any patient is make sure their dental appointment is a positive experience, and how can you not have a positive experience with an Angel cleaning your teeth? She loves teeth so much she even has a tattoo of one! When she is not thinking about teeth, she is watching the food network so she can be the world’s best amateur chef or playing softball in Rush City.

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Maintaining your teeth and gums need not be complicated. Drop by our dental clinic today and consult our oral care professionals today. If you have further questions about our clinic and the services we offer, feel free to speak with us via phone or email.