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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Best dentist I've had in the last 40 years.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I have a great deal of dentist anxiety. Dr Talberg tries to make my experience better. I appreciate that
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He is always concerned about my comfort level before deciding on a course of action.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Absolutely the best. Everything went well. His explanation of what procedure would be done and the expected outcome were excellent.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very calm demeanor which helps us nervous Nellie’s quite a lot. Though he couldn’t finish the work due to my tooth not getting numb, what he did get done was very thorough and great work!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Listens to queries, friendly and efficient
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Very good and respectful to my 10 year old granddaughter who was getting her first filling ever.
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
He’s the best. Dental students are very fortunate to train under his guidance!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Great job!
(3 months ago)
Sep-2025
An excellent dentist. Very compassionate and knowledgeable and explains procedures very thoroughly. The dental student today was also outstanding.
(4 months ago)
Sep-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.
Best dentist I've had in the last 40 years.
I have a great deal of dentist anxiety. Dr Talberg tries to make my experience better. I appreciate that
He is always concerned about my comfort level before deciding on a course of action.
Absolutely the best. Everything went well. His explanation of what procedure would be done and the expected outcome were excellent.
Very calm demeanor which helps us nervous Nellie’s quite a lot. Though he couldn’t finish the work due to my tooth not getting numb, what he did get done was very thorough and great work!
Listens to queries, friendly and efficient
Very good and respectful to my 10 year old granddaughter who was getting her first filling ever.
He’s the best. Dental students are very fortunate to train under his guidance!
Great job!
An excellent dentist. Very compassionate and knowledgeable and explains procedures very thoroughly. The dental student today was also outstanding.