The Professionals
Dr. Christopher Mertensotto
Dr. Christopher Mertensotto
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Drake University, Des Moines, IA 1997
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN 2005
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association 2005 to present
- Minnesota Dental Association 2005 to present
- Minneapolis District Dental Society 2005 to present
- Implant educational continuum 2006 to present
- Board member for the Academy of General Dentistry 2004
- American Student Dental Association 2001-2005
At the School of Dentistry, Dr. Mertensotto served as class president, and was very active providing dental care to children through the "Give Kids A Smile" program.
Dr. Mertensotto joined Pearl Dental in 2008. Reading, golf and travel are his favorite hobbies, and he also enjoys spending time with his wife, Anne and three small children. Professionally, his highest priority is providing advanced quality dental care for his patients.
Dr. Dana Porwoll
Dr. Porwoll
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Biomedical Sciences, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 2006
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN 2010
Professional society membership
- American Dental Association: 2010 to present
- Minnesota Dental Association: 2010 to present
- Great River Study Club: 2010 to present
- American Student Dental Association: 2006-2010
Since joining Pearl Dental in 2010, Dr. Porwoll has been committed to providing patients of all ages quality care to meet their dental goals. Dr. Porwoll grew up in Cold Spring, MN and is excited to be able to give back to the local community.
Personally, Dr. Porwoll enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh as well as with family and friends. Golf, running, reading and watching sporting events are a few of her favorite hobbies.
