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Lake Area Dental Welcome to Lake Area Dental, delivering cosmetic dentistry and comprehensive family dentistry in White Bear Lake, serving the St. Paul and Minneapolis area. A respected professional in his field, Dr. Stephen Jaksa has been delivering excellence in dentistry to his patients for over twenty five years. Dr. Jaksa and his trusted, expertly trained team's aims are to supply the very highest care available.
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Ben Dover
Dec 25, 2021
Stay away from this office and go to an office where they act professionally. The Doctor is loud and rude to his staff. The lady that cleaned my teeth was very unprofessional and I really don't care to hear about peoples personal lives when sitting in a chair unable to talk back. Just not a pleasant atmosphere especially for someone who has anxiety about the dentist to begin with.
Geoffrey Morris
Oct 03, 2019
I recently retired from 3M Oral Care where I had the opportunity to work with the best dentists in the world.
Dr Jaska ranks among the best of the best and am so glad he is my dentist.
Alvin Vue
Sep 26, 2019
Went in for a cleaning, was given three appointments just to figure out what needed to be done to my teeth, charged each time to go in just to have my teeth looked at and examined, work was started on my teeth before the doctor even reviewed mt dental plan to consider if my plab even covered what needed to be done. Was told I needed a root canal and the root canal was started but not finished because the doctor said he had never encountered a rear molar with only 2 canals.

He said molars usually have 3 canals and that my molar had "bizarre anantomy" that he had never seen and that ot would cost me 1200 dollars. Told me after he started doing the procedure for a root canal that my dental plan doesnt cover root canals and said that most dental plans usually cover root canals and that its "weird" that my dental plan doesnt cover root canals after already having began drilling at my molar and beginning the root canal.

Also tried referring me to a specialist that he recommended was a really good specialist to finish the root canal he started since he couldnt finish it himself except for it would instead of costing me 1200 dollars ot would cost me 1800 dollars instead. I was confused and upset that my molar had already been drilled into and the job wasnt done.much more to say but enough has been said.

I was simply taken advantage of and the practice tried to send me to another doctor who he knew and who he has previosly sent other clients to in the past to get the root canal done that he could not finish but to be charged at a higher amount than what other dentist charge.
Travis Pluff
May 28, 2018
Dr. Jaksa is a highly skilled professional craftsman that actually cares about his patients. I wouldn't call him a dentist, he's redefined the meaning or better yet, he's what all dentists should be. His staff is amazing, they always make me feel welcome, they are the most caring and kind people, which really helps get you through the sometimes painful and embarrassing circumstances. I've been to more than a few dentists and this team is hands down number 1. The Best.
B. Johnson
Dec 16, 2016
I've been seeing Dr. Jaksa for a long time. He is very experienced and stays up to date with best practices. The work he has done on me has been done right the first time. I like that he isn't just focused on fixing my issues, but also cares about how things affect me in the long term.
Janice Axt
Dec 30, 2015
I have been going to Dr Jaksa for 23 years with my kids. I know I am in good hands because he is very conscientious with the work he does. I also had cosmetic work performed by him and I would recommend his services to anyone who realizes the importance of having healthy teeth.
Ken Klann
Jul 29, 2015
Dr Jaksa is a one of a kind. He has an outstanding grasp on the science and art of his profession. I appreciate the time he take to explain alternatives in terms that I can understand. I found him by convenience, will stay with him by my confidence that he is the best.
Ruthie Schaffhauser
Jul 26, 2015
Thanks to Dr Jaksa and his team, I now have a beautiful smile I can be proud of! He does amazing work. Everyone there is so friendly and they really make going to the dentist a pleasant experience. Thank you Lake Area Dental!
Denise Firkus
May 15, 2015
Dr Jaksa and his staff are amazing! My Husband and I have both been patients at Lake Area Dental for years. We both have had significant work done and it is always done to perfection, with care and a sense of humor when needed. Great team!
Anna Greeninger
Feb 04, 2015
Dr. Jaksa is the greatest dentist ever, I have had nothing but great experiences with him and his office, friendly staff that really cares. I am self employed and everything is out of pocket for me, he is very considerate of this, makes every apt the best value for me and my family. He is such a master at his craft and shows such care in his work I no longer have fear of going to the dentist. I bring all 3 of my kids to see him and they love going. I would recommend Dr Jaksa to anyone I know.