Vera
Kenderian, D.D.S, M.S.D.
Doctor
Dr. Kenderian earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Loma Linda University, California in 2015. She then practiced general dentistry for three years in Southern California and The Twin Cities before deciding to specialize in pediatric dentistry about which she’s most passionate. Dr. Kenderian completed her post-doctoral residency training in pediatric dentistry at Loma Linda University in June 2020 where she also earned a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD).
Dr. Kenderian believes that a young patient’s first experience on the dentist's chair shapes their opinion of dentists for a lifetime and pediatric dentists must ensure that this experience is a pleasant one. Her main philosophy in providing care is to spend sufficient time to know her patients and their families well. Dr. Vera is originally Armenian, and she speaks fluent English, Armenian and Arabic.
Dr. Kenderian’s unwavering goal is to bring her all to the community to provide comprehensive dental care for children and make every single child feel welcome and comfortable.
Dr. Kenderian is board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentists, American Dental Association, and Minnesota Dental Association.
In her free time, Dr. Vera loves to cook, hike, dance and play violin. She enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughters and their Golden Retriever, Belle. Dr. Vera and her husband have a tremendous interest in traveling to explore the world and its different cultures.