At St. Croix Endodontics, we take pride in providing quality patient care. Your comfort and satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Our specialty training allows us to provide you with exceptional care utilizing the most innovative and modern techniques in endodontics. We are also a proud to be an American Association of Endodontists Specialist Member.

Dr. Edward J. Stec DDS, MS
Dr. Edward Stec has been in Blaine and Forest Lake since 1988, serving the Endodontic needs of the area. Graduating from Purdue University in 1978; Dr. Stec received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1982.

Dr. Stec served in the United States Air Force as a dental officer from 1982 to 1986, while receiving the Air Force Commodation Metal for “Outstanding Care”. He then went back to graduate school at the University of Minnesota and received his masters and certificate in Endodontics in 1988. Dr. Stec is currently an Associate Clinical Professor, teaching at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

Dr. Stec resides in Wyoming, Minnesota with his wife Dr. Stephanie Larson, their four sons: Matt, Tim, Andy and Tobias, and daughter Hannah. He has many hobbies including beekeeping, horticulture, and wood working. Dr. Stec has been recoginized twice as “Top Dentist” in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Dr. Aaron Wachlarowicz DDS
Dr. Aaron Wachlarowicz is a graduate of St. John’s University and he received his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2001. He immediately entered active duty as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Dental Corps.  Dr. Wachlarowicz completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Ft. Lewis, WA and later a 2-year Endodontic residency at Ft. Gordon, GA.

He served as the Chief of Endodontics at the U.S. Army Garrison Seoul, Korea for two years before returning to Ft. Carson, CO.  While at Ft. Carson he was again the Chief of Endodontics as well as a mentor for the 1-year AEGD program.  After eight years of service he was honorably discharged and returned to Minnesota with his family.

Dr. Wachlarowicz joined St. Croix Endodontics in August of 2009 and has been working at the Forest Lake office.  He has enjoyed reconnecting with family and friends and spends most of his free time in the great outdoors with his family.

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