A National Prosthodontics Leader and a Pittsburgh-Trained Implant Specialist Anchor Chanhassen's Perfect-Scoring Dentistry on the Ponds

CHANHASSEN, MN — In a field where most practices are defined by a single dentist's chairside manner, Dentistry on the Ponds has built something less common: a team anchored by a nationally engaged prosthodontics educator and a Pittsburgh-trained implant and cosmetic specialist, operating under a single roof with a 100 Dental.me Score and a 5.0-star average across 516 reviews. That combination of hard credentials and consistent patient satisfaction places the Chanhassen practice in rare company.

A Philosophy Built on the Individual Story

Dr. Monil Mehta, who leads the practice day to day, describes his approach to dentistry in terms that go beyond the technical. "I believe compassionate, quality dental care should be tailored to the smile, goals and the individual story of each individual. I believe in delivering bespoke results and am truly passionate about the work I do and how it impacts the people I have the privilege of serving," he says. That philosophy shows up in the practice's own patient stories — a groom-to-be who had hidden his smile for years finally wearing it proudly on his wedding day after veneer work, and a bride-to-be who found her confidence before her engagement photos — each treatment plan built around a personal timeline and goal rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Two Distinct Paths to One Standard of Care

Dr. Mehta is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, with advanced training in dental implants, advanced treatment planning, cosmetic dentistry, and clear aligner orthodontics. He is also the steward of a practice legacy, having continued Dr. Abramson's tradition of comprehensive, personalized care while layering in current dental technology — an inheritance of trust built over years in the Chanhassen community that he has clearly taken seriously.

Working alongside him, Dr. Heather J. Conrad brings a credential set that is unusual to find inside a general dental practice. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan, then completed a Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Master of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. Her career in dental education has been recognized repeatedly: multiple Faculty of the Year awards from the University of Minnesota, the 2015 American College of Prosthodontists Educator of the Year award, and designation as a Fellow of the American Dental Education Association Leadership Institute in 2016. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the ADEA and the American Board of Prosthodontics, and has worked as an advanced education site visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation — the body that evaluates dental training programs nationally.

Research and Compassion Behind the Prosthodontics

Dr. Conrad's clinical interests extend into some of dentistry's most complex territory. She has done focused work with patients facing postoperative defects from oral cancer, and received a research grant to study how maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation affects the oral health-related quality of life for those patients. It is the kind of specialized, patient-centered inquiry rarely found outside academic medical centers, and it sits inside a neighborhood dental practice in Chanhassen. Outside the office, she and her husband are raising teenage twins between school and hockey, and the family spends summers in Canada — a detail that rounds out a résumé otherwise built on national boards and faculty honors.

Technology, Services, and the Patient Experience

The practice's service list reflects both doctors' strengths: dental implants, porcelain veneers, clear aligners, smile design, and emergency dentistry. One recent review describes a visiting family member who needed an emergency crown and was fit in the same day, treated, in the patient's words, with the same care as a longtime patient — a result the practice frames as "relief without the wait." The team also points to its investment in dental office technology as a deliberate choice, aimed at making treatments more comfortable, more precise, and more transparent for patients sitting in the chair.

That investment extends to the people delivering the care, not just the equipment. Scheduling coordinator Julie is herself one of the practice's success stories: after trying TMJ treatment and chiropractic care without lasting relief, she underwent a comprehensive bite rehabilitation with Dr. Mehta and came out with a healthy bite and freedom from pain she had been searching for. Dental assistant Cindy brings nearly four decades of hands-on dental experience to the floor, while hygienist Callie and dental assistant Monique round out a team repeatedly described by patients as warm, efficient, and unusually attentive — down to the cozy, tooth-shaped coffee table in the waiting area that more than one reviewer mentioned by name.

Access, Membership, and Community Roots

Dentistry on the Ponds sees patients Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The practice works with many PPO dental insurance plans and offers financing options, and for patients without insurance it offers an in-house membership plan priced at $500 annually, covering a comprehensive package of preventive and diagnostic care. Between the staff's own testimonials — bite rehabilitation, wedding-day confidence, emergency same-day crowns — and a provider team split between an academically decorated prosthodontist and a Pittsburgh-trained implant and cosmetic specialist, the practice has built a reputation in Chanhassen that its 516 reviews and perfect Dental.me Score now reflect in numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dentistry on the Ponds provide?
The practice focuses on dental implants, porcelain veneers, clear aligner orthodontics, full smile design, and emergency dentistry, alongside general and prosthodontic care.

What are the office hours?
The practice is open Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed Friday through Sunday.

Does the practice handle dental emergencies?
Yes. Patients can call or submit a form anytime, and the team reaches out promptly to arrange relief, including for visiting patients who need urgent treatment such as a crown.

What if I don't have dental insurance?
The practice accepts many PPO dental insurance plans and also offers financing. For patients without coverage, it offers an Exclusive Dental Membership Plan for $500 annually, which includes a comprehensive package of care.

Who are the dentists at the practice?
Dr. Monil Mehta, a University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine graduate with advanced training in implants, cosmetic dentistry, and clear aligner orthodontics, leads the practice alongside Dr. Heather J. Conrad, a prosthodontist with a Master of Science from the University of Minnesota and national leadership roles in dental education.

About Dentistry on the Ponds

Dentistry on the Ponds is a dental practice in Chanhassen, Minnesota, led by Dr. Monil Mehta and Dr. Heather J. Conrad, offering dental implants, veneers, clear aligners, smile design, and emergency dentistry. The practice holds a 100 Dental.me Score and a 5.0-star average across 516 reviews. More information is available at dentistryontheponds.com.

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