In 2020, the local dental office underwent a grand transformation to reflect the cutting-edge service offered inside, on the outside. Its current building is one locals know well, nestled along the southern edge of Carson Park in Eau Claire, across from the newly-opened Sonnentag Center on Menomonie Street. Its floor-to-ceiling remodel revealed a sleek, modern space with natural light illuminating its brand new dental chairs and modern technology.

The longtime office’s four experienced, lauded dentists — Dr. Eric Carlson, Dr. Derek Rognlien, Dr. Kari Peper, and Dr. Brittany Huiras — continue to add to their already robust experience, making Menomonie Street Dental’s variety of services stand out from the rest. With top-tier technology and a team with a community-first mindset, it’s clear why they are continually called the Chippewa Valley’s “best.”

Each of the doctors are longtime Midwesterners, even earning their degrees from the likes of UW-Eau Claire, Marquette University School of Dentistry, and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While continuing their education and involvement in a slew of professional and community organizations, the four dentists are also familiar faces to many in the area.

Dr. Carlson can frequently be found running along the Chippewa River trails, coaching his sons’ various youth baseball teams, and cheering on his daughters during dance competitions. His love of sports has been a lifelong one, even playing first base with the Eau Claire Cavaliers and currently competing in many Spartan races.

“Sports can be a great metaphor for life achievements. The lessons of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance that I learned through sports has never left me,” Dr. Carlson said. “At Menomonie Street Dental, these lessons are very much a big part of being a dentist. Here, we are a team working for the benefit of all our patients.”

Dr. Rognlien is an avid outdoorsman, especially this time of year as the leaves begin to change colors and the temperature cools down. He can often be found fishing and hunting, and spending time with his wife and children. His family values are apparent to patients too. “From the moment you walk through the door, you will notice something special about Menomonie Street Dental,” he said. “It’s easy to treat our patients as family because I want the same things for them that I want for my family: health, happiness, as well as beautiful, confident, reassuring smiles.”

An embodiment of Menomonie Street Dental’s fresh and energetic modern era, its four doctors are as impressive professionally as they are involved locally.

Dr. Peper found a love for water sports and Wisconsin sports early in her childhood, always finding a way to be active and continues to cheer for the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. She enjoys taking advantage of all of the outdoor activities the Chippewa Valley has to offer with her husband and their two children. Her commitment to patients, her ability to connect with others, and attention to detail make her the kind of dentist that puts patients at ease.

Dr. Huiras grew up in Amery, Wisconsin, and fell in love with Eau Claire when she earned her undergraduate degree at UW-Eau Claire. Settling down here with her husband (and their two dogs) years later feels full-circle as she now works just blocks away from where she spent countless hours studying on campus. Dentistry allowed her to blend her loves for art, science, and helping others. Dr. Huiras is committed to providing compassionate, high quality dental care to all of her patients.

An embodiment of Menomonie Street Dental’s fresh and energetic modern era, its four doctors are as impressive professionally as they are involved locally. With 50 years of proven dedication to the community and consistent quality of service, you can count on their team to ensure you leave their Eau Claire office smiling.