Dr. Lauren Lizardo

Dr. Lauren Lizardo grew up in Chanhassen, MN. She initially attended Duke University in Durham, NC. After deciding she wanted to pursue a career in dentistry, she transferred to Drake University in Des Moines, IA where she earned her BS in Biology and then graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry with her DDS degree. During dental school, Lauren was a recipient of the competitive NHSC Scholarship. As a part of this program, Dr. Lizardo spent time practicing in a dental public health setting in both Harrisonburg, Virginia and Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Lauren is happy to have returned home to Minnesota with her husband, Will, and daughter, Anja. In her free time, Dr. Lizardo enjoys hiking, reading, seeing new places, and spending time with family and friends. The Lizardo family hopes to someday visit all the US National Parks and US Capitol buildings.

Dr. Lizardo is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, and Special Care Dental Association. While in dental school, Lauren was the recipient of the Tom Grams Memorial Reward for her involvement with AGD. She is designated as a “Disabilities Dentistry Clinician Expert” by Penn Dental Medicine.

Dr. Lizardo is passionate about continuing education and continuously improving her skills to provide better care for her patients. Her special interests include working with pediatric patients, patients with special needs, and those with dental anxiety.