Dr. Severson obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry after earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedictine College. Dr. Severson has received extensive post-doctoral training in Dental Implantology, Oral Surgery, Sedation Dentistry, Endodontics, and Cosmetics. He serves on the Project Haiti Board of Advisors and is the director of Project Haiti Dental.  He is an associate faculty member at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

Dr. Severson is a passionate clinician that finds fulfillment in working with his patients in all facets of dentistry. He enjoys that he can alleviate pain, restore the ability for somebody to eat the food they love, and give people the ability to smile with confidence and joy. He is most motivated by working with patients that struggle with dental anxiety.

If you have not met Dr. Severson, it won’t take long for you to realize that his caring, communicative and approachable demeanor will make you feel comfortable. You won’t feel judged.  He excels in listening to his patients, educating them, and understanding their needs. He focuses on empowering and motivating with simplified solutions to his patients needs and by involving them in the treatment plan so he can best help achieve their goals. Dr. Severson truly cares about what is best for you and finds joy in helping you achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.

Dr. Severson met his wife during his 1st day in dental school. They now have 4 girls and live in the home he was raised in Deerwood, MN. He enjoys spending time with his family; Victoria (his wife), McKenna, Adeline, Amelia, and Margot. He enjoys road and mountain bicycling, Minnesota professional sports (especially the Vikings), but he is most happy spending time outside with his friends and family on or near the lake.