Meet us
Dr. Kathleen Garry, owner of New Prague Dental Center, has practiced dentistry in New Prague since 1999. Being from the once small town of Victoria, she enjoys treating the families from the New Prague and surrounding areas. Volunteering on a dental mission trip to Honduras as a dental assistant sparked her desire to go on to become a dentist.
Dr. Garry continues to improve her skills and her practice by continuing education courses and with incorporating new technologies. Her professional memberships include the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association and the Midwest Dental Study Club. She volunteers for Give Kids A Smile and one of her goals is to go on more frequent mission trips. She is grateful for and enjoys working with her talented staff at New Prague Dental Center. Dr. Garry resides with her husband, John Hilla, and an energetic Jack Russel terrier in Credit River Township near Carl’s Lake. She has two grown sons and John has three grown daughters and one grand-daughter. Along with family activities, Dr. Garry loves to garden and design and landscape her yard, which has gotten in the way of roller blading and biking. She gave up competitive running a number of years ago, but still ventures into the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming to backpack. And, at the end of the day, she loves to read a good book. See more photos of Dr. Garry and the staff on the photos page. |
Dr. Bruzek was born and raised in New Prague. Following college he worked as a Field Engineer for Univac, a manufacturer of computer hardware and software. During the nine years with Univac, Federal Systems Division, he worked on the navy’s Poseiden Program, NASA’s Apollo Program and the Federal Aviation Administration’s ARTS program. These projects required much travel within and outside the United States and involved aspects of computer design, system installation and maintenance and later, system design.
Being one of the older dental students had its challenges but it also had some advantages. He was one of the students who spent a summer externship working with a dentist in Aitkin MN. He was also selected to attend his senior year at the Royal Dental College in Aarhus, Denmark. Both offered invaluable experiences that would not have been possible at the U of MN. In June 1977 he graduated from the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry. Dr. Bruzek practiced dentistry in Hutchinson, MN and Lake City, MN before coming to New Prague in the fall of 1982. He has also spent six years teaching in the dental assisting and dental hygiene programs at Mankato State University (MSU), has developed and taught various dental Continuing Education courses and together with MSU and the MN Dept. of Health was instrumental in starting a full service dental clinic in Madelia MN. He as been a dental consultant for a number of dental “insurance” plans and had, with two other dentists, a dental benefit corporation in which they marketed their products and services. Dr. Bruzek has made two trips to the San Lucas Mission in Guatemala to do dentistry. Each time several of his four grown children accompanied him. Dr. Bruzek and his wife, Kitty, live in New Prague where they are active in church and community events. See more photos of Dr. Bruzek and the staff on the photos page. |
Emily has over 30 years experience in patient care and monitoring periodontal disease. “Better oral health can lead to better overall health. For example, there is an association between periodontitis and heart disease. Helping patients become healthier is a very rewarding part of my job.” Emily especially likes to visit with patients of all ages and walks of life. Emily graduated with honors from the University of MN and is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, the Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association and the Midwest Study Club. She lives on a farm near her hometown of Jordan with her husband Paul and their son, Scott. Em enjoys remodeling projects, being outdoors, and spending time with her large extended family and her friends. See more photos of Emily and the staff on the photos page. |
Jean is a Registered Dental Hygienist with twenty five years experience and has been at New Prague Dental Center for the past seven years. She is a graduate of Le Center High School and Mankato State University. Jean has attended and continues to enjoy many courses to increase her level of care for patients. Jean and her husband Tim and their three children, Brady, Trent and Emily live in New Prague. She enjoys the outdoors, walking, running, and spending time with her family and friends. See more photos of Jean and the staff on the photos page. |
Susan has been part of the front office team at New Prague Dental Center for the past six years. She is dedicated to providing you with a hassle-free visit by scheduling appointments, helping with patient paperwork and assisting with your insurance and other account needs. Susan and her husband Bill have lived in New Prague for the past 24 years. They have three children, Jeffrey, Jeana and Sam. Susan Enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid reader. See more photos of Sue and the staff on the photos page. |
Sue, with a friendly face to greet you, has been with New Prague Dental Center for the last nine years. Sue strives to make patients feel comfortable upon walking in the door. Sue shares responsibilities at the front office, making things run smoothly on a daily basis. Sue and her husband Jake live in Montgomery. They have three sons, Charlie, Chad and Alex. Sue also has three grandchildren, Makayli, Tait and Bailey. In any spare time she has, Sue enjoys gardening, reading and walking. See more photos of Sue and the staff on the photos page.
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Tina has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1989 and joined the team at New Prague Dental Center in 2000. Tina divides her time between chairside assisting and treating the younger patients at their hygiene visits. Tina enjoys visiting with the patients and greatly contributes to the younger patients’ fun and memorable experiences as they have their teeth cleaned. Tina grew up and still resides in Montgomery. She spends her time camping in the summer and reading all year long. Tina keeps busy with her three daughters, Laura, Amanda and Rachel. See more photos of Tina and the staff on the photos page. |
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Jean has been a dedicated Dental Assistant for over 30 years. In that time she has had the opportunity and experience to assist pedodontists and orthodontists as well as several general dentists here at New Prague Dental Center. Jean and her husband David have lived in the New Prague area for over 36 years. They keep themselves busy with their four children, Jennifer, Matthew, Julie and Nicholas. You can see Jean Tuesday thru Friday at New Prague Dental Center. See more photos of Jean and the staff on the photos page. |
Dr. Kathleen Garry
