Dr. Rachel Thorstenson

Dr. Rachel Thorstenson grew up with the dream of becoming an orthodontist. She loves combining art and science to customize beautiful and healthy smiles for her patients and finds it incredibly rewarding to see their confidence grow as their smiles are transformed.

Dr. Thorstenson grew up in the Twin Cities and attended the University of North Dakota where she earned a BS in biology and a minor in Spanish.  She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society.  Dr. Thorstenson then completed her specialty training and earned her Master of Science degree at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.  Her research focused on dental changes that occur following tumor resections and reconstructive jaw surgeries. During her time at Mayo Clinic, she held leadership positions with the American Association of Orthodontists.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Thorstenson enjoys outdoor recreation, practicing yoga, and spending time with her husband and their two rescue chihuahuas, Bruno and Phoebe. She loves trying out new restaurants and traveling to see new places.

Favorite Ice Cream: Moose Tracks