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7430 80th St S, Cottage Grove
Call Us: (651) 459-2232
7430 80th St S, Cottage Grove
Call Us: (651) 459-2232
Meet the doctor
Cody S. Kendera, DDS
Dr. Kendera was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He happily resides in the beautiful Twin Cities with his fiancé, Carlye, and their two dogs: a chihuahua named Oscar and a Great Dane named Charlotte.
Experience
Dr. Kendera completed a general practice residency at the University of Minnesota Fairview Riverside Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He also served as the on-site dental trauma coordinator for the 2018 and 2019 National Collegiate Hockey Conference Tournaments at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master of Arts in Health Science
Saint Francis University – Loretto, Pennsylvania
2012
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Thiel College – Greenville, Pennsylvania
2010
“My mission is to provide my patients with the best care and experience to help them achieve a beautiful smile! I love the interaction with people and the rewarding feeling I have when someone comes to understand the need for oral health. It is such a great feeling when you help people overcome their fear of dentists and to see the smiles at the end of each appointment.”
-Kristine Hope Y. Llena, DMD
Meet the doctor
Kristine Hope Y. Llena, DMD
"It is a great blessing to practice here in the United States of America, and I give back by supporting and joining medical/dental missions. Locally, I have volunteered in Team Smile events."
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Llena enjoys reading books, traveling, and hanging out with her family. Lately, she has developed an interest in cooking and baking. She loves to cook meals for her husband, John, and their three kids, Kasandra, Karmina, and Josiah.
Experience
In 2005, Dr. Llena completed an advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) program at the University of Minnesota. Currently, she is an active member of the International Team for Implantology.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Cebu Doctors' University School of Dentistry – Philippines
1998