About Your Dentist
Brian Evensen, DDS
“If you ignore your teeth they will go away.”
My Mission
“My mission is to help my patients achieve their optimal dental health and function.”
Education & Continuing Education
General Practice Residency
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts
St. Olaf College – Northfield, Minnesota
Professional Memberships
Dr. Evensen is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Minneapolis District Dental Society, and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Evensen is married with two daughters. His hobbies include golf, traveling, and water sports.
Sandra Fenske, DDS
“Teeth are not tools.”
My Mission
“I like the variety of dentistry that general dentistry allows, but I really enjoy improving patients’ smiles with cosmetic dentistry.”
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts
St. Olaf College – Northfield, Minnesota
Professional Memberships
Dr. Fenske is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Fenske enjoys spending time with family and friends which usually involves some kind of sporting event.
Janet Parsons, DDS
“Behind every good dentist is an awesome dental assistant.”
My Mission
“My mission is to continue to establish close patient relationships and to help my patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health with a beautiful smile.”
Education & Continuing Education
General Practice Residency
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Professional Memberships
Dr. Parsons is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Minneapolis Dental Society, and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Away from the office, Dr. Parsons loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family and doing activities at church. Her hobbies include golf, downhill skiing, and spending time enjoying the great outdoors. She loves wildlife observation!
Andrew Liu, DDS
“You don’t need to floss your teeth. Just the ones you want to keep.”
My Mission
“My mission is to guide, help and educate patients and the community about how to achieve optimal oral health.”
Education & Continuing Education
General Practice Residency
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Dental Surgery
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine – Buffalo, New York
Bachelor of Arts
State University of New York at Buffalo – Buffalo, New York
Dr. Liu has completed many hours of continuing education to stay up to date on the latest in dentistry, including an Academy of General Dentistry Scientific Session.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Liu is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Liu is married with one child and speaks fluent English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. In addition to traveling, he enjoys outdoor activities such as biking and camping.
Victoria Eapen, DDS
“Floss the teeth you want to keep!”
My Mission
“My mission is to help patients of all ages achieve optimal dental health by providing a caring setting and a full range of services.”
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics – Iowa City, Iowa
Bachelor of Science
Loras College – Dubuque, Iowa
Professional Memberships
Dr. Eapen is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Minneapolis District Dental Society, and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
In addition to spending time with her family and two cats, Dr. Eapen enjoys crafting, cross-stitching, and quilting.
Marin Watters, DDS
“Brush at night to keep your teeth. Brush in the morning to keep your friends.”
My Mission
“My favorite aspect of dentistry is the opportunity to build relationships with my patients. My mission is to help patients help patients feel as comfortable as possible while providing high-quality care. I love working with kids and helping them develop positive dental experiences early in life.”
Education & Continuing Education
Mini General Practice Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics – Iowa City, Iowa
Bachelor of Science
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Professional Memberships
Dr. Watters is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
When she isn’t practicing dentistry, Dr. Watters enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Ben, their cat, Olie, and their dog, Hutton, as well as with extended family and friends. Dr. Watters also enjoys downhill skiing, serving at her church, and trying out new foods and restaurants around the Twin Cities.
Gerald Anderson, DDS
"Take care of your smile. You will use it every day for the rest of your life."
Dr. Anderson graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1985 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1989. After graduating he completed a General Practice Residency program and worked in private practice for 15 years.
Dr. Anderson returned to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and graduated from the Endodontic program in 2006. Dr. Anderson joined Valley Dental Group in April 2007 and sees patients on Tuesdays, he also teaches as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the The Department of Restorative Sciences, Endodontic Division at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Dr. Anderson is married to Julie who is a pharmacist and they have 5 children. Dr. Anderson and his family currently reside in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities. He enjoys family activities, family trips fishing and camping.
Joseph Basile, DDS
“You only need to brush the teeth that you want to keep.”
My Mission
“My mission is making teeth straight.”
Education & Continuing Education
Pediatric Dentistry Residency
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Orthodontics Residency
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
Montana State University – Bozeman, Montana
Dr. Basile is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Basile is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Married with two children and two dogs, Dr. Basile spends much of his time outside of the office taking his children to sporting activities.
Douglas Carter, DDS
“Getting to the root of the problem.”
My Mission
“My mission is to serve my patients and my assistants to the best of my ability.”
Education & Continuing Education
Oral and Maxillofacial Residency
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts
St. Cloud State University – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Professional Memberships
Dr. Carter is an active member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Carter’s hobbies include biking, running, and traveling.
John Gerstner, DDS
“Be true to your teeth and they will never be false to you."
Dr. John Gerstner attended the University of Minnesota and received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) in 1994. He continued at the University of Minnesota and was awarded a certificate in Prosthodontics in 1997.
Dr. Gerstner is currently involved with two dental study clubs. The Seattle Study Club which concentrates on comprehensive complete treatment planning and Implant Education Curriculum. (IEC)
Dr. Gerstner and his wife, Meagan, both natives of Wisconsin, enjoy Packer Football. In addition, Dr. Gerstner enjoys all sports; he plays a lot of basketball and enjoys golfing.
David Klump, DDS
“Would you like longer teeth or teeth no longer?”
Dr. Klump brings a wealth of expertise to Valley Dental Group and its patients. A native of Midland, Michigan, Dr. Klump received his DDS degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1986.
His connection with Minneapolis goes back to his general practice residency at the VA Medical Center from 1986 to 1987.
After one year as a general dentist, Dr. Klump began his emphasis in the non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal disease, including implant dentistry. Dr. Klump completed his specialty training in Periodontology at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1994. Prior to becoming a parent, Dr. Klump taught at both the University of Minnesota dental program and at Normandale Community College Hygiene program. He has continued to practice periodontics and implant dentistry with various larger private practices in the Minneapolis area. Since completing his specialty degree, Dr. Klump joined Valley Dental Group on a part-time basis in 1999.
With his wife and three children, Dr. Klump enjoys boating, fishing, exercising, reading, cooking, stamp collecting and music.
Rachel Wians, DDS
“Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa
My Mission
“My goal is to provide my patients with competent, compassionate and judgment-free care to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. With a calming demeanor and gentle approach to care, I hope to help my patients feel comfortable and at ease in a dental chair. It is my mission to serve my community through hands-on education and dentistry, and I consider it a blessing to be part of helping patients achieve a happy, healthy smile.
Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science
University of Minnesota Twin Cities – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Committed to continuing her education in dentistry, Dr. Wians most recently completed a continuing education program at the 2023 Chicago Dental Society Mid-Winter Meeting.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Wians is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Dr. Wians enjoys drawing and painting, cross-country skiing, trying out new recipes and restaurants, and traveling.