Since 1948, Gentling Dental Care has been earning the community's trust. Our longevity is due to the fact that we treat each patient with the same care, quality and dedication that our own family members would receive.

Gentling Dental was established by Dr. Phil Gentling who practiced from 1948-1986. In 1972, our office moved from the now Associated Bank Building in downtown Rochester, Minnesota to its present location at 2210 North Broadway in Rochester.

Our patients can expect from us: 

Below is professional and personal information about our talented and friendly doctors to help you get to know them better.

Dr. Kirk Gentling
Dr. Kirk Gentling, joined the practice in 1970 after graduating from the University of Minnesota Dental School. He is a member of various national, state and local dental organizations.  Dr. Kirk has two grown children. His special interests include fishing, golf, travel, scuba diving, and trying to keep physically fit. Dr. Kirk is especially interested and continually learning about nutritional supplements.


Dr. Colin Gentling
Dr. Colin Gentling (Dr. Phil’s other son) joined the practice in 1973 after graduating from the University of Minnesota Dental School. He is a member of various national, state and local dental organizations and he is an alumnus of the Dawson Center for Advanced Education. He has also received a fellowship in the American Endodontic Society. Dr. Colin has two daughters in college.  His hobbies include swimming, cross-country skiing, travel, golf and imaginative cooking.  He and his wife, Lisa, live in the Chester woods area near Rochester.


Dr. Ryan Henrichsen
Dr. Ryan Henrichsen graduated from Iowa State University in 1995, and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1999. He joined Gentling Dental in 2000. He is a member of various national, state and local dental organizations.  Dr. Ryan is an alumnus of the Dawson Center for Advanced Education, and he completed the core curriculum at the Pankey Institute. Dr. Ryan is also a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Ryan and his wife, Tara, have a son, Noah, and daughters Ella Kathryn and Anna.  In his spare time, Dr. Ryan enjoys bicycling, skydiving, reading and cooking.


Dr. Melissa McColloch
Dr. Melissa McColloch joined Gentling Dental in 2006. After attending the University of Wisconsin – Madison she graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2002 and went on to complete a General Practice Dental Residency at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis in 2003. Dr. Melissa is originally from Albert Lea, MN. Melissa and her husband have one child, Kara Dean.