I grew up in a house full of medical providers. My dad and my grandpa were both doctors. So I was always exposed to that, really enjoyed what they did and the difference it made with people. But I also really liked working with my hands, building things, doing all the Legos, that sort of thing. So I thought about going into engineering too, but then really dentistry was kind of the perfect blend of everything where I can be a healthcare provider, help people with their problems. Also, work with my hands, make things look really nice, turn things from broken into fixed and just making a difference with people.
The most rewarding part about being a dentist for me is really about just seeing patients have a good experience because I know going to the dentist is not the most fun thing in the world. What we do just isn’t the most to undergo, but my whole kind of mission has been to reverse that stigma associated with dentistry, have them have a good experience, make it really personal for them. And when they walk away just happy with how things went, hearing that, “Oh, that was much better than I expected.” That just makes me really happy and is exactly what we’re trying to do as an office.
Dr. Matt Rohlf Puts His Patients First
Dr. Matt Rohlf grew up in Davenport, Iowa and graduated from the University of St. Thomas. As an undergraduate, dentistry was solidified for him through volunteering as an assistant at the Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic in downtown St. Paul and through great shadowing experiences with doctors around the St. Thomas campus. Dr. Rohlf earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Iowa where he received the Deans Leadership Award.
Dr. Rohlf understands a trip to the dentist can be a nerve-racking experience. That is why he makes it his goal to provide a friendly, relaxing, and non-judgmental environment. He always does his best to reverse the stigma associated with dental appointments and make them a positive experience. He also volunteers his time at Hope Dental Clinic every month, performing emergency tooth removals to relieve patients of pain.
In the summer of 2022 after providing care at Wyoming Dental for two years, Dr. Rohlf purchased the practice. He is excited to continue to bring advanced procedures and technology to his patients. His focus is on providing top quality care, comfort, and a positive dental experience for them.
When he’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Rohlf enjoys exploring Minnesota with his wife Veronica and friends, live music, fishing, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, and struggling on the golf course.