About Your Dentist
Eric Holthaus, DDS
“You don’t have to brush your teeth -just the ones you want to keep!”
My Mission
“My mission is to be a powerful provider of dental services and help educate patients so that they can maintain good oral health.”
Education & Continuing Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center- Lincoln, NebraskaDoctor of Dental Surgery
University of Nebraska – Lincoln, NebraskaBachelor of Science in Biology
Dr. Holthaus specializes in General Dentistry and Restorative Dentistry.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Holthaus is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association.
Life & Hobbies
Away from the office, Dr. Holthaus enjoys traveling, cycling, hiking, cooking, and photography as well as spending time with his wife and cat!
Alexandra Patil, DDS
Dr. Alexandra Patil grew up in Willmar, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2012. She then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with her doctor of dental surgery degree in 2016. While in school, Dr. Patil was involved with student government, dental research, and enjoyed her time doing dental outreach to rural communities.
Since graduating, Dr. Patil has worked in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Virginia while her husband has been stationed at various duty stations serving in the US Navy. Dr. Patil is now in Antioch, Illinois while her husband works at Captain Lovell VA Hospital at Naval Station Great Lakes. Dr. Patil enjoys helping people and wants to create a comfortable environment to help patients achieve their ideal smile. She provides restorative treatment, including crown, bridge, and implant restorations, as well as root canal treatment and extractions. Dr. Patil is confident with denture and partial denture fabrication, and loves helping patients align their teeth with Invisalign.
While out of the office, Dr. Patil likes spending time with her husband and three young daughters checking out the playgrounds in the area, going on walks and scooter rides, or finding kid-friendly restaurants with delicious cheese curds.