Our Staff

Dr. Pravin Aturaliya (pronounced PraVeen A trail ya) has been practicing dentistry for 20 years and welcomes you to his Duluth practice. Raised in Duluth and a 1984 graduate of Marshall/Cathedral High School, he has a passion for living and raising his family in Duluth. Dr. Aturaliya’s expertise and experience include:

Education:
DDS-1993 University of Minnesota Dental School
MIS-1988 University of Minnesota (Engineering)
BS-1988 University of Minnesota (Biology with Chemistry minor)

Experience:
1995 to present – Duluth Family Dental, Pravin Aturaliya DDS PA, Duluth, Minn.
2009 to present – Minnesota Maxillofacial and Oral Consultants, Plymouth, Minn.
1993-1995 – Lakeview Dental, Wayzata, Minn.
Post Graduate Experience:
Oral Surgery Summer Program – University of Minnesota
Implant Surgery and Restoration
Peter Dawson Complete Dentistry
Management of the TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
IV Sedation Course University of Minnesota
Multiple Courses in Botox Therapy, Bone Grafting, Implant, Crown and Bridge

Certificates/Licenses:
DDS – State of Minnesota
IV Sedation Certificate – State of Minnesota
ACLS, BLS

Dr. Aturaliya treats patient Monday – Thursday at the Duluth office and works Fridays in Plymouth for Oral Surgery only. Once a month, he is in Nisswa, Minn. at Nisswa Smiles for Oral Surgery.

Katie is Duluth Family Dental’s Registered and Certified Dental Hygienist. A lifelong Duluth resident, Katie has training in nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia. She has been a part of the team at Duluth Family Dental for over 20 years and is very experienced in the treatment of periodontal disease.