Michael Talberg, DDS, grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota and graduated from Wayzata High School in 2001. He finished a business degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2005, and after years of working odd jobs, decided to pursue dentistry. He was accepted into the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and graduated in 2017. Dr. Talberg especially likes the “people” part of being a dentist: getting to know his patients and helping them however possible.
Michael Talberg, DDS, grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota and graduated from Wayzata High School in 2001. He finished a business degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2005, and after years of working odd jobs, decided to pursue dentistry. He was accepted into the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and graduated in 2017. Dr. Talberg especially likes the “people” part of being a dentist: getting to know his patients and helping them however possible.
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Dr. Talberg is the best dentist.
Aug-2025
Excellent
Aug-2025
I find him very thorough & really cares about the work he does to make me look my best. I don’t fear going to the dentist.
Aug-2025
Absolutely fantastic dentist. He did such a great job making sure I was comfortable and he was so attentive to all the patients in the office. This man deserves all the extra credit being the only dentist on staff and he is doing an outstanding job managing all the patients at the same time!
Aug-2025
Michael is always so wonderful! He helped me with a broken tooth. Thank you so very much Michael!
Jul-2025
Very professional and plan on continuing to see him
Jul-2025
An outstanding Dentist!
Jul-2025
Dr. Talberg is always easy to take to & share his opinions about different treatment options. He went out of his way into looking into purchasing something I'm in need of. He's friendly & professional.
Jun-2025
He is an extremely competent and compassionate dentist. I did not have an appointment but he squeezed me and was able to provide immediate care.
Jun-2025
He's always taken time to explain and answer any questions. He gives you all options and knew if I had 2nd thoughts. I ended up pulling a tooth, and he ensured my numbness and comfort, and ready to stop if I needed but he was successful with no problems. He truly cares about his patients and happy he's my dentist.
May-2025
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Cook Dental Clinic
12 South River Street Cook, MN 55723
Michael Talberg, DDS, grew up in Plymouth, Minnesota and graduated from Wayzata High School in 2001. He finished a business degree at the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2005, and after years of working odd jobs, decided to pursue dentistry. He was accepted into the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and graduated in 2017. Dr. Talberg especially likes the “people” part of being a dentist: getting to know his patients and helping them however possible. He chose to work at Scenic Rivers to help fill the need for dental professionals in rural Minnesota. At this time, he is seeing patients and working as the Dental Director for our organization. Dr. Talberg is a Captain in the Minnesota National Guard, serving as a Dental Officer. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, attending Mass, golfing, pool, and exercising. He loves living in Cook and plans to spend his dental career working at Scenic Rivers.
Dr. Talberg practices at the Cook Dental clinic.
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Dr. Talberg is the best dentist.
Excellent
I find him very thorough & really cares about the work he does to make me look my best. I don’t fear going to the dentist.
Absolutely fantastic dentist. He did such a great job making sure I was comfortable and he was so attentive to all the patients in the office. This man deserves all the extra credit being the only dentist on staff and he is doing an outstanding job managing all the patients at the same time!
Michael is always so wonderful! He helped me with a broken tooth. Thank you so very much Michael!
Very professional and plan on continuing to see him
An outstanding Dentist!
Dr. Talberg is always easy to take to & share his opinions about different treatment options. He went out of his way into looking into purchasing something I'm in need of. He's friendly & professional.
He is an extremely competent and compassionate dentist. I did not have an appointment but he squeezed me and was able to provide immediate care.
He's always taken time to explain and answer any questions. He gives you all options and knew if I had 2nd thoughts. I ended up pulling a tooth, and he ensured my numbness and comfort, and ready to stop if I needed but he was successful with no problems. He truly cares about his patients and happy he's my dentist.