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. Anita Aminoshariae DDS, MS
Dr. Anita Aminoshariae’s dentistry
commenced in 1993, at which time she entered into a six year dental
program at
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1999, she was
granted a doctorate in dental surgery.
Dr. Aminoshariae also worked as a civilian contractor in general dentistry
within the U.S. Navy’s Endodontic Department. During her tenure
with the Navy, she was awarded the ‘Civilian Dentist of the Year.’
In July, 2001, Dr. Aminoshariae was offered a
position in the Endodontics Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia. During that time she received
a certification in Endodontics and a Master of Science Degree in May,
2003. Dr. Aminoshariae accepted a position as an Assistant Professor
at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and taught
Endodontics at the undergraduate and graduate levels until the end
of 2003.
Returning to Cleveland, Dr. Aminoshariae worked
as an independent contractor and taught Endodontics part-time at Case
Western Reserve University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Aminoshariae and her husband (a Wisconsin
native) now reside in Minnesota. She joined St. Croix Endodontics
in June, 2004, and is currently an Associate Clinical Professor,
teaching at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.