Education
After first becoming dentists, Drs. Sletten and Brettin completed two additional years of full-time specialty training in order to become orthodontists. They attended the University of Iowa, the birthplace of modern orthodontics and one of the most prestigious programs in the world.
Continuing Education
Drs. Sletten & Brettin believe that the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong endeavor. They regularly attend continuing education programs to provide their patients with the most current knowledge available. They recently completed the intensive Orthognathic Surgery and Facial Reconstruction course with world renowned surgeon Dr. Bill Arnett. Click on www.arnettcourses.com to learn more.
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Technology
Rotary phone or cell phone? Black & White or HDTV? Old-Fashioned braces or SureSmile?
Drs. Sletten & Brettin are the exclusive orthodontic providers for SureSmile in the St. Croix Valley. SureSmile utilizes cutting-edge 3D imaging of the teeth, advanced computer software to precisely position the teeth, and custom memory wires made by robots, to provide the most efficient tooth movement possible. Teeth don’t move faster, they move smarter! The precision of tooth movement with SureSmile allows orthodontic treatment to be completed in 40% less time, on average. Many cases are completed in half the time of “old-fashioned braces”! Click on www.suresmile.com to learn more
Convenience
Sletten & Brettin Orthodontics offers convenient locations in both Stillwater and Hudson, and is the only practice to offer full-time availability in both communities.
Shuttle Service
Sletten & Brettin Orthodontics offers the only school-district approved Shuttle Service available for orthodontic patients in the St Croix Valley. It’s easy! We pick your kids up from school, bring them to their appointment and bring them right back to school. You don’t have to take off work and they actually spend less time out of class. We’ll even send a summary home with them so you can keep a close eye on their progress.
Community Involvement
- Hudson and Stillwater prom party
- Booster days
- Miss Hudson
- Hudson soccer
- Pepperfest
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Partnership Plan
- Hudson Bridge
- ECFE early childhood
- Trinity Lutheran and St. Pat’s silent auction fundraiser
- Sponsored St. Anne’s
- Lumberjack days