Staff

Dr. Seth Huiras grew up near Random Lake, WI, a small farming community north of Milwaukee, WI. He then moved to Northfield, MN where he attended St. Olaf College. He graduated with a degree in Chemistry and a concentration in Statistics. Dr. Huiras developed his dental skills at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. 

While at dental school, Dr. Huiras completed externships at the Hibbing Community Dental Clinic, the Willmar Regional Dental Clinic, and the Native American Community Clinic in Minneapolis. Dr. Huiras was a member of the American Student Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and served as the President of the Hispanic Student Dental Association at the university. While in dental school, Dr. Huiras was selected for the Pediatric Dental Honors Course allowing him to more effectively provide dental care for children.

After graduating from dental school, Dr. Huiras began practicing dentistry in a family practice located in Southeastern Wisconsin. During his time spent in general practice, Dr. Huiras developed a passion for working in pediatrics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and restorative dentistry. Dr. Huiras was a part of the Summit Study Club in Milwaukee, WI, where he learned how to achieve positive results restoring implants. He is now a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, Zimmer Biomet Implant Continuing Education and the Dakota Valley Study Club. 

Dr. Huiras enjoys the Montgomery community and the surrounding area. He welcomes new patients of all ages and enjoys working with Dr. Brahs and the Montgomery Family Dental staff. He practices general dentistry including basic fillings and bonding, placement of implants, root canal procedures, crown/veneer and bridge work, treating temporomandibular joint disorders, and pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Mark Brahs has been providing for the dental health care of this area for over 30 years. He has established trust and confidence among his patients and has a clear understanding of the communities he serves.

Dr. Brahs graduated from Le Center High School. From there, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD majoring in biology. He was accepted to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis. After completion of the curriculum there, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1976 and chose to practice general dental care in Montgomery, MN.

He has maintained a constant pursuit of continuing and advanced education. He attends meetings of 4 study clubs; the South Central Dental Study Club, the Dakota Valley Study Club, Mid-Continent Orthodontics, and the Midwest Oral Surgery Study Club. He attends courses in all areas of dentistry regularly. He maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, the Southern District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

To gain advanced training in general practice orthodontics, Dr. Brahs has dedicated significant time in attending programs designed to achieve that goal. He has completed year-long curriculums in orthodontics with Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, Faculte for Orthodontic Research and Continuing Education, Inc. and Mid Continent Orthodontic Seminars. In addition to the longer programs, he has attended many shorter courses in development and interceptive orthodontics as well as gaining Invisalign Certification almost 10 years ago.

The use of clear tooth aligning systems continues to grow. Dr. Brahs has used several of the aligner products available along with Invisalign. This allows him to better apply the most efficient appliance to meet a patient's needs.

Dental implants have become on the most important and successful advances in dental care. Dr. Brahs has a strong relationship with several oral surgeons to form a team approach in getting the best results with implant needs. He is currently taking courses with the St. Paul Implant Center to gain increased training in this area.

There are multiple aspects of general dentistry that Dr. Brahs has experience in. The daily needs for treatment of broken teeth, cosmetic care, replacement of defective dentures, and helping children with their special issues are only a few example of what we do. New patients are always welcomed by an understanding , friendly, and 'no scolding' policy in place.