Our Team

Dr. Michael J. Prueher

For 25 years, Dr. Michael Prueher has been patiently listening to his patients at Dental South, working to be sure he understands their oral health care needs so he can formulate the best treatment plan for their care.

“You have to listen to your patients if you are going to deliver the best care for their unique situation,” emphasizes Dr. Prueher. “If you do a complete and thorough examination, and then review and discuss the diagnosis and treatment options with a patient honestly and compassionately, then the outcome is always positive. A well-educated patient makes better decisions about their dental care.”

Dr. Prueher bought the Dental South practice in 1990. He has been providing quality care to patients since graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1984 with a Degree in Dental Surgery (DDS). He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in biology. He has worked at clinics in both Minneapolis and St. Paul and for a time, in Colorado. He grew up in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

What drew Dr. Prueher to a career as a dentist? “For me, dentistry is both an art and a skill. That attracted me, and I also felt motivated by helping people with their health care needs. Dentistry just seemed like a perfect fit.”

He has taken advanced courses in dental implants, laser technology for dentistry, and in the ClearCorrect invisible braces system. He is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Saint Paul District Dental Society. He was recognized recently as a “Top Doctor” by the national organization Doctors in the Community.

Making sure that Dental South provides patients with access to the latest technology is important to Dr. Prueher. The clinic’s use of laser technology for periodontal care is an example. “I researched the soft tissue diode laser prior to it being approved by the FDA and found that periodontal treatment was being shown to have a consistent and far greater success rate when this technology was applied in conjunction with standard procedures.”

Another example is the use of the Diagnodent, which is a high-tech cavity detector with 98% accuracy. “It has allowed us to detect dental decay much earlier than previous techniques,” says Dr. Prueher. “This translates into smaller fillings because detection is so much sooner. Smaller fillings are good for the tooth structure and pulpal system for our patients.”

Dr. Prueher and his wife Melissa have six children – three boys and three girls. In his spare time, Dr. Prueher enjoys hunting and fishing, woodworking, and being involved in the Boy Scouts with with his sons.

Dr. Nicholas P. Brong

For Dr. Nicholas Brong of Dental South, combining cutting-edge technology and old-time patient care is the key to his success helping his patients.

"Keeping up with the latest dental technology is critical in providing the best possible care for our patients,” notes Dr. Brong. “Along with that advanced technology, I am proud to provide my patients with the best treatment options and patient comfort available. I truly believe in addressing all of their questions and concerns and building a relationship that is beneficial to the patient’s oral health."

"To provide the highest quality of dental care available, you have to offer every patient a variety of options to choose from,” emphasizes Dr. Brong. “We offer the safest, most compassionate environment possible to deliver ideal dental health to our patients and their families."

Dr. Brong has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments and root canal treatments. Dr. Brong has completed advanced training in dental implants and the use of laser technology. He is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

He joined Dental South in July 2012 after graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of California at San Francisco. He earned his bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from the University of St. Thomas prior to completing his DDS graduate degree. Dr. Brong is originally from Oakdale, Minnesota.

A career in dentistry appealed to Dr. Brong because “I’ve always loved the medical field and pursuing a career as a dentist gave me the opportunity to provide quality care to patients while also giving me the time I wanted to spend with my family.”

Dr. Brong and his wife Nicole have a son (Evan) and a daughter (Emma). In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends up north at his grandfather’s cabin relaxing by the lake.

“We welcome you to our advanced dental office in South St. Paul,” Dr. Brong concludes

Our Staff

Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.

Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with our patients and provide the best care possible.