Dr. Michael F. Contardo, DDS
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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. In 1989-1992, Dr. Contardo undertook advanced studies at the prestigious Pankey Institute where he learned comprehensive dental diagnostic and treatment methods focusing on oral health in the context of overall health and balance of the mouth and surrounding structures (together called the stomatognathic system). He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and is certified in both soft and hard tissue lasers through the ALD.
Dr. Contardo is married and has four children. His interests include ballroom dancing with his wife, artisan bread baking, snowboarding, fly fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is also a supporter of the CSB/SJU fine arts programming that brings many diverse and interesting artists/performers to central Minnesota. |
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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.
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 their two sons. Her interests include 4-wheeling, crafts, cards, volunteering at school, singing, and taking hiking trips around the United States with her boys.
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.
Sondra was born in Roseau, Minnesota. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons. Her interests include 4-wheeling, crafts, cards, volunteering at school, singing, and taking hiking trips around the United States with her boys.
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.
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.
Lisa
Lisa started working with Dr. Contardo in 2015. She grew up in Paynesville and worked in Willmar as an RDH for the last 10 years, totaling over 14 years of hygiene experience. Lisa graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato with a Bachelor of Science degree before going on to get her AAS degree in both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene.
Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughter and son. Her hobbies include enjoying the outdoors, camping, biking, boating, fishing, reading, cooking, raising Golden Retrievers, and watching her kids play sports.
Lisa will make sure that your time spent at our office is as comfortable as possible and that your needs are genuinely cared for.
Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughter and son. Her hobbies include enjoying the outdoors, camping, biking, boating, fishing, reading, cooking, raising Golden Retrievers, and watching her kids play sports.
Lisa will make sure that your time spent at our office is as comfortable as possible and that your needs are genuinely cared for.
