Meet The Doctors

Dr. Katie Post is the leader of our team. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2003 and then completed a general practice residency. Dr. Post joined Northwest Dental Group in July of 2004. An artist at heart, she enjoys helping patients create their dream smiles and makes comfort a top priority.

Dr. Sperling grew up in Rochester and is happy to serve his hometown community. He completed his dental education at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He has his mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and his fellowship in both the International College of Oral Implantologists and the American College of Dentists.

Dr. Praska grew up in a small farming town in North Dakota. He attended North Dakota State University, with an undergraduate study in zoology. He spent six years at the University of Minnesota completing his dental studies and orthodontic residency. Dr. Praska’s orthodontic passion is non-surgical and non-extraction treatment.

Dr. Hansen grew up in Waterloo, IA, and graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry and volunteers at the Good Samaritan Clinic.

Dr. Meyer is a native of Davenport, IA, and was a classmate of Dr. Post at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He served at the VA hospital for several years, including as chief of dental services from 2010 to 2013. After working in private practice in South Carolina for a few years, he joined our team in 2016.

University of Michigan graduate Dr. Vander Broek has been part of our team since 2015. After dental school, he completed a one-year general practice residency at Carolinas Medical Center and one-year fellowships at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Michigan Medical School. He is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Frederick W. Nolting, DDS has a passion for high-quality dental care and providing a pleasant patient experience to everyone who visits us. Dr. Nolting is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He also has a Master of Science in maxillofacial radiology and taught at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
What Our Patients Are Saying
Our office focuses on preventive dentistry for patients of all ages. Sedation dentistry and technology make your treatment painless and worry-free. Schedule your next dental cleaning or other service with us today.
If you need to replace teeth, remove teeth, or repair teeth, you can do it all at our office in Byron. Visit us soon if you want your teeth to look and function great again with crowns, fillings, implants, and more.
Fixing crooked teeth, adjusting bite alignment issues, and correcting the spacing between teeth is easier and faster with Invisalign clear aligners. Come by to begin this discreet orthodontic treatment.
Discover Comprehensive Care With Our Dentist in Byron
Frederick W. Nolting, DDS and our team at Northwest Dental Group focus on providing the most comfortable and complete care for you and your loved ones. By visiting us, you can prevent tooth decay, take care of gum disease, and restore damaged and missing teeth. You also can improve your smile with our wide range of cosmetic services. And you can feel relaxed and calm throughout all of it with our comfort and dental sedation options. Call 507-315-2932 now or schedule online to make an appointment. If you call before noon, we’ll see you the same day!