Dr. Santars is deeply committed to providing thoughtful, conservative care in a supportive environment. She believes that trust begins with listening, and she takes the time to truly understand each patient’s concerns, goals, and needs.

Originally trained as a dentist in Russia, Dr. Santars earned her second Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with Distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She worked in Caledonia and Midland before she found her dental home in the city of Bradford. This office has been in the community for 30+ years with Dr. Sims in charge. Dr. Santars feels honored to take good care of longstanding and new patients alike.

Dr. Santars is passionate about helping her patients improve their oral health and feel confident in their smiles—building lasting relationships based on honesty, quality, and care.

Outside of the office Dr.Santars loves to spend time with her husband, two teenage children, and adventurous toy poodle Fred. They enjoy family vacations, camping, hiking, gardening and playing tennis together.