401 16th Street, SE
Rochester, MN 55904

P. 507.288.4427
F. 507.288.8497

Meet the Orthodontists

Dr. Guenthner

Dr. Guenther

Education/Background:

  • Grew up in Dodge Center, Minnesota
  • B.A. - Texas Christian University
  • D.D.S. - Baylor College of Dentistry
  • M.S.D. - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

Family:

Wife, Becky

Hobbies:

I love to ride bike. I log over 7,000 miles per year and have a great time with friends while staying in shape. I also play guitar in two bands, one acoustic trio and the other a classic rock and roll electric quartet.

Favorites:

  • Restaurant - anything Italian
  • Sports Team - Twins
  • Movies - Patton, Wallace and Gromit

What's your motivation?

The rewards of seeing the smiles of patients after braces are finished. Plus, it is always fun to compare the "before braces" pictures.

Dr. Larson

Dr. Larson

Education/Background:

  • Currently Head of Orthodontics, University of Minnesota
  • Master Degree and residency in Orthodontics, University of North Carolina 1987
  • DDS, University of Minnesota 1981
  • BA Chemistry Gustavus Adolphus College

Family:

  • Wife - Cindy
  • 3 boys - Matt, Andy, Chad

Hobbies:

Sports - golfing, softball, tennis, woodworking.

Favorites:

  • Restaurant: Punch Pizza
  • Sport Team - Minnesota Twins
  • Color - Green
  • Movie - Caddy shack
  • Holiday - 4th of July
  • Thing about living in Minnesota - Lakes

What would you be if you weren't an orthodontist?

Professional baseball player.

What's your motivation?

Helping people have a great smile!!!

Dr. Kim-Weroha

Dr. Larson

Education/Background:

  • Born in Busna, South Korea; grew up in Topeka, Kansas
  • B.S. - 2000 - University of Kansas
  • D.D.S. - 2004 - University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC)
  • A.E.G.D. - 2005
  • M.S - 2008, University of Missouri
  • Orthodontic certificate - 2007 - University of Missouri
  • Currently working on M.S. in Oral Biology - University of Missouri

Family:

  • Husband - John - Resident at Mayo
  • Dog - black pug - Eby

Hobbies:

Golf, walks with Eby and Traveling.

Favorites:

  • Restaurant: Jack Stacks BBQ in Kansas City
  • Sport Team: Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
  • Color: Brown - brings out my eyes!!
  • Movie(s): The Illusionist, Pianist, House of Flying Daggers
  • Holiday: Christmas
  • Thing about living in Minnesota: friendly people

What would you be if you weren't an orthodontist?

Ophthalmologist - like orthodontics, you can change people's lives.

What's your motivation?

Empowering people with the confidence so that they can impact other people and accomplish great things.

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