Superior Dental Care in Duluth

Dr. Amadio was recognized for his excellence and academic achievement by the American Academy of Dental Practice Administration. He has a personal mission of helping others, which includes organizing local events for Give Kids a Smile, which provides free dental care for underserved children in the area, as well as volunteering at the Franciscan Health Center.

Dr. Seth strives to provide patients with the highest standard of dental care. He puts his patients’ needs first and provides care in a comfortable and relaxed environment. He encourages open communication and stresses prevention and education as important aspects of providing optimal oral health care.

Memberships & Associations

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Minnesota Dental Association
• Northeast District Dental Society
• Great Lakes Study Club
• Spear Study Club

Outside of work Dr. Seth enjoys golfing, skiing, hockey, playing in the dirt and spending time at their family cabin.

Dr. Ross Anderson grew up in Eau Claire, WI, and later went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in 2001 from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. With a career in dentistry always in mind, he spent a number of years working as a wildland firefighter. This work reinforced his interest in working with his hands but lacked the kind of personal interaction he wanted in a long-term career.

In 2006, Dr. Anderson enrolled at the University of Minnesota and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the UMN School of Dentistry in 2010. While in dental school, he volunteered weekly at the Union Gospel Mission free dental clinic and helped coordinate Give Kids a Smile activities on campus. After graduation Dr. Anderson completed a General Practice Residency and a Fellowship in TMJ/Orofacial Pain at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis. Dr. Anderson enjoys the challenges and variety of work that dentistry offers and greatly values building relationships with his patients.

Memberships & Associations

• American Dental Association
• Minnesota Dental Association
• Northeast District Dental Society
• Great Lakes Study Club
• Spear Study Club

Dr. Anderson and his family had always hoped to move to Duluth, as his wife Carin grew up here. Together with their two sons, they are thrilled to be closer to all of northern Minnesota’s great adventures. In their spare time, the family enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, reading, throwing rocks in Lake Superior, and traveling.

Dr. Melanie Meier grew up in Duluth, MN and graduated from Proctor High School in 1983. In the fall of 1983, Dr. Meier attended the Hibbing Vocational Technical Institute for Dental Assisting. That following spring, she began her dental career as Dr. Robert Ryan’s Dental Assistant at Lake Superior Dental. In 1988, Dr. Meier then attended the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree. Dr. Meier went on to enroll at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, in 1991. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1995. After graduating, Dr. Meier returned to Lake Superior Dental where she began as an assistant, but now as a provider herself!

Memberships & Associations

• Duluth Rotary Club #25
• Supervising dentist for the Lake Superior College Dental Hygiene Program
• Great Lakes Study Club
• Seattle Study Club

Dr. Meier loves spending time at her cabin in Moose Lake during the summer and fall. She has a passion for gardening and participates in the annual local 4H fair, submitting many of her vegetables or flowers and receiving numerous ribbons and awards. Her other favorite pastimes include long walks, fishing, boating, swimming and valued time with family and friends.

Terani Harris, ADT, was born and raised in Duluth, MN. She was a member of the 148th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard from 2005-2014, serving one tour in Afghanistan. She graduated from Dental Hygiene school in 2011 and practiced dental hygiene until starting Dental Therapy school in St. Paul, MN. She graduated with a Master of Science in Dental Therapy in 2016. Since then, she has worked at local community clinics in Duluth and Floodwood.

Terani enjoys dentistry and finds it rewarding to improve patients’ overall health and quality of life. Her role as a mid-level dental provider allows her to provide preventative and restorative dentistry. Terani provides care to patients of all ages. She enjoys meeting new people and developing friendly relationships with her community.

Memberships & Associations: 

• Minnesota Dental Therapy Association
• Minnesota Oral Health Coalition
• American Dental Hygiene Association 

Outside of the dental clinic, she enjoys spending time with her partner and two little boys!