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Mark Horsch, DDS

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Dentist Pic

office location

Metro Dentalcare Blaine Pheasant Ridge 4255 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE Blaine, MN 55449 (763) 225-6100

Services

General Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Children's/Pediatric Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Senior Dentistry

Education & Credentials

• University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, 2019

• University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 2013

Hobbies & Interests

• I love going to concerts, watching basketball, hiking/camping, and visiting local breweries.

• I’m a huge fan of Minnesota sports, especially the Timberwolves and Vikings.

Family

• My significant other is Sarah. We graduated together from dental school and she’s currently a dental resident at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.