Expertise and Experience
Dr. Sawyer brings over 2 decades of dedicated dental practice to our team, with a solid educational foundation from the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Minnesota. His expertise spans general dentistry, advanced implant surgery, and cosmetic treatments. Passionate about ongoing learning, Dr. Sawyer also specializes in endodontics and emergency care.
Balancing Family and Excellence
Dr. Sawyer is a graduate of Wasilla High School in Wasilla, Alaska. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1998 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota in 2004. Dr. Sawyer has been practicing dentistry in Blaine, Burnsville and Mendota Heights for more than 20 years. He has owned his own dental practice, Mendota Dental Associates, along with his wife as practice manager for the last 10 years. He has also taken extensive continuing education classes in Endodontics (root canal therapy), 3D printing, same day tooth fabrications (same day crowns) as well as emergency care services.
Meet Our Family

Dr. Sawyer lives in Lakeville with his wife Wendy and their two teenage children. Outside the office, Dr. Sawyer enjoys fishing, boating, tubing and swimming with his family. He also enjoys playing golf and watching sporting events. His family enjoys traveling throughout the United States with his target goal to visit all 50 states. His family photo is from his family trip to Cooperstown to witness Joe Mauer’s induction to the Hall of Fame.