Dr. Michael F. Contardo, DDS

Dr. Michael Contardo, DDS, attended the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry where he obtained his DDS degree in 1978. In 1979, Dr. Contardo opened his practice in St. Joseph, Minnesota. He has studied extensively with Dental lasers and has a Fellowship in the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry. With over 42 years of practicing dentistry, he’s gotten pretty good at it. All kidding aside, the greatest joy comes from the deep relationships that have developed over the years with his clients. Dentistry is a means to helping people on many levels.

​Dr. Contardo has four children, nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. His interests include mountain biking, artisan bread baking, reading, hiking, snowboarding, camping and fly fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. 

​Dr. Contardo is active in the community. He is a member of the institutional review board at the College of St. Benedict/St. Johns University and is a member of the committee for St. Joseph Downtown Development. He is also a supporter of the CSB/SJU fine arts programming that brings many diverse and interesting artists/performers to central Minnesota.

Sondra

Sondra has been a Registered & Certified Dental Assistant since 1992. She has been working with Dr. Contardo since 1997, following five years of employment with a Pediatric Dentist in Rochester, Minnesota. She continues to enjoy working with children.

Sondra was born in Roseau, Minnesota. She enjoys spending time with her husband and sons' families. Her interests include spending time with family, camping, boating, and hiking trips around the United States with her husband.

As a Registered Dental Assistant, Sondra has expanded functions that allow her to do X-Rays, impressions, clean children’s teeth, make provisional crowns, and perform teeth whitening using the Zoom System. Assisting Dr. Contardo is a big part of Sondra’s job. She is always making sure that the patient is comfortable and that their needs are met during and after treatment.

Darlene

Darlene has worked with Dr. Contardo since 1989, following employment as a Computer Operator after receiving a degree in Computer Management. Darlene was raised on a farm in Pearl Lake, Minnesota. She enjoys fishing with her husband, embroidery and pressed flower art, gardening, photography, cooking, and reading mystery novels.

Darlene will assist you with your initial phone call, schedule appointments, process your insurance claims, and assist with financial arrangements. She works very closely with the team to make sure your questions are answered and your needs are met.

Erika

Erika started her dental assisting career in Mountain Home Arkansas in 2008. Erika moved to Minnesota in 2010 & worked as a dental assistant. She received her certification & license for a dental assistant in MN & has worked for Dr. Contardo since October 2020.
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Erika enjoys traveling to the west coast with her 6 children.

 

Kim

Kim started working with Dr. Contardo in 2018. She graduated from St. Cloud Technical College in 2010 with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene. Kim grew up in Duluth, MN and has lived in the St. Cloud area for 23 years.

Kim enjoys reading, writing, and playing video games in her spare time.
 

KC

KC went to St. Cloud State University where she obtained her Bachelor's degree. During this time she worked at a nursing home and found her love for working with both patients and teeth. She continued on to obtain her dental hygiene license. 

When she isn't working on learning about new dental methods and techniques, KC helps animal rescues by fostering dogs until they can find a good home.