Avaia Dental Care
Formerly Bruce E. Brandsness and Michael J Krumholz
2267 Louisiana Ave South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Avaia Dental Care
Formerly Bruce E. Brandsness and Michael J Krumholz
2267 Louisiana Ave South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Welcome to Avaia Dental Care
Avaia Dental Care is a family dentistry practice proudly rooted in the community and dedicated to caring for generations of smiles. From children visiting the dentist for the first time to parents, grandparents, and longtime patients, we strive to build lasting relationships through personalized, compassionate, and modern dental care.
Avaia (uh-vay-uh) comes from Greek and means “one of a kind.” It reflects a simple belief at the heart of our practice: every patient is unique, and their dental care should be too.
Meet the Providers
Michael J. Krumholz, DDS
Dr. Michael Krumholz is a Minnesota native, having grown up in Owatonna. He has been practicing dentistry for over thirty years in the Minneapolis area. His dental practice thrives because he believes in treating each and every patient with compassion and meticulous attention to detail. He has repeatedly been named a “Top Dentist” by Mpls/St.Paul magazine. Dr. Krumholz is member of the Minnesota Dental Association, American Dental Association, and the West Suburban Seattle Study Club. Dr. Krumholz graduated cum laude from St. John’s University and went on to receive his D.D.S. at the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1986 where he received numerous honors including the Minnesota Society of Oral Surgeon’s Award of Scholastic Excellence, and the Omnicron Kappa Upsilon Award of Scholastic Excellence recognizing the top dental students.
He takes pride in continuing his education, always perfecting his skills, and providing state-of-the-art dental care for his patients.
When Dr. Krumholz is not busy perfecting your smile, you will find him outside on a ski trail training for his next Nordic ski race, golfing, fishing, or biking along one of Minnesota's great trails. He and his wife, LaDonna, have three daughters: Laura, Michaela and Bridget. Their oldest, Laura is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy as a naval pilot and now flies for FedEx. Their middle daughter, Michaela, is a Marquette University graduate and now has a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Krumholz's youngest daughter, Bridget, is currently serving as a naval officer in San Diego, California.
Amir A. Behdani, DDS
Dr. Behdani was raised in Iran, where he earned his first Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and began practicing dentistry before moving to the United States. After arriving in Minnesota, he returned to dental school and earned his second DDS degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He likes to joke that having gone through dental school twice gives him “double the dental experience” and a unique perspective shaped by two different educational backgrounds.
Since graduating, Dr. Behdani has practiced throughout the Twin Cities metro area, caring for patients of all ages and from a wide variety of backgrounds. His commitment to continuing education has led him to pursue advanced training in implant dentistry, and he holds Associate Fellow status in implant dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Minnesota Dental Association (MDA), and Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID).
Dr. Behdani is honored to continue the exceptional standard of care that Dr. Brandness and Dr. Krumholz have provided to generations of patients. At the same time, he is excited to bring a modern perspective to the practice by incorporating contemporary techniques and technology while preserving the personal, relationship-based approach to dentistry that patients have come to know and trust.
Outside the office, Dr. Behdani enjoys traveling, volunteering, trying new foods, and spending time with his family and partner. He is also a proud dog dad to Louis and Daisy, his two beloved “doggos,” who keep life outside of dentistry plenty entertaining.
Services
- Comprehensive Exams
- Periodic Exams
- Emergency Exams & Treatment
- Oral Cancer Screenings
- Fillings
- Crowns / Bridges
- Extractions
- Root Canals
- Implants
- Dentures / Partial Dentures
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Hygiene, Including Regular (Prophys) & Deep Cleaning (SRPs)
- Botox & Fillers
- Aligner Therapy
- Teeth Whitening
- Dental Bonding
- Referrals as Needed
‼️IMPORTANT NOTE on road construction: ‼️ The only way to access our office is by coming from the North on Louisiana Avenue or from the East on Cedar
