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.

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