John M. Collier, D.D.S.

Dr. John graduated from the University Of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1973. After graduation, he completed a two year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. In 1975, Dr. John started his own practice in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

In addition to working at K.O.A.L.A Dental Care, Dr. John also enjoys teaching at the University of Minnesota.  In 1997, he became a faculty clinician at the University of Minnesota in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry. There he began an extensive course for the graduate residents covering interceptive and comprehensive orthodontics, space maintenance and a host of other practical dental topics.

When Dr. John is not practicing dentistry, you can find him entertaining his grandchildren or spending time at his log cabin in Brainerd. His home away from home provides him with a great place to dabble in his other hobbies such as woodworking, fishing, hunting and boat building.

Dr. John is a member of the following:

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• American Dental Association

• Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• Minnesota Dental Association

• The American Orthodontic Society

J. David Collier, D.D.S.

Dr. David followed in his father’s footsteps and graduated from the University of Minnesota. After completing his pediatric residency, he participated in a rotation through the Gillette Specialty Children’s Hospital in their outpatient and inpatient areas. This provided the opportunity to spend additional time with the cleft palate and craniofacial team, and Dr. David has since joined their team as a staff clinician.

When Dr. David is not working at K.O.A.L.A Dental Care or Gillette Children’s Hospital, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and their two dogs. He combines family life with his other passion – sports. Together they attend Gopher games, ski and enjoy the outdoors.

Dr. David is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition, he is a member of the following:

• American Dental Association

• American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

• Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

• Minnesota Dental Association

• The American Orthodontic Society