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Dentists at Heritage Dental Care in Northfield, MN

Meet Our Dentists

Meet The Team — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. David Brust

David Brust — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. David Brust is a native of Northfield, MN and a graduate of NHS. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from St. Olaf College in 1991. Dr. Brust graduated with a high distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1996. He was awarded an Oral Surgery Fellowship at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital where he practiced for one year. Upon completion of the fellowship, he returned to Northfield where he joined Division Street Dentists, now Heritage Dental Care.

Dr. Brust is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and Southeastern District Dental Society. He is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society.

Dave lives in Northfield and has two daughters. In his spare time he enjoys the kids’ activities, outdoor sports and recreation.

David Brust — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. David Buck

David Buck — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. Buck is a Northfield native. He earned a B.A. from St. Olaf College in Chemistry in 1985 and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1990.

Dr. Buck is active in various dental study groups in which he keeps current on new developments in dentistry. He is also a member of the Minnesota Dental Association and American Dental Association.

He enjoys all areas of dentistry and especially likes helping anxious people feel more relaxed in the dental setting. Dr. Buck and his wife Cheryl reside in Northfield and have two adult children.

In his spare time he enjoys spending time at the family cabin in Northern Minnesota.

David Buck — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. Michael Thompson grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota and attended St. John’s University where he earned a B.A. in Biological Sciences in 2009. 

He then attended the University of Minnesota School Dentistry receiving his D.D.S. degree in 2013. Dr. Thompson is a member of the American Dental Society along with the Minnesota Dental Association.

Dr. Thompson enjoys all aspects of dentistry and particularly working with youngsters in an effort to introduce them to dentistry while minimizing their anxiety.

Dr. Thompson, with his wife, Kaitlin, two daughters and son, reside in Northfield and enjoy spending time outdoors in Northern Minnesota during the summers.

Michael Thompson — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. Bryson Rushing

David Buck — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

Dr. Rushing attended the University of Texas in Austin, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in communications. After graduating, he worked in a rural Texas public school district as a high school physics teacher. Eventually, he decided to return to school and his studies led him to the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry.


Growing up on the Gulf Coast of south Texas, Dr. Rushing developed a passion for the outdoors and now enjoys the wide array of hiking and camping that Minnesota has to offer. He also enjoys cooking and has a particular fondness for Texas barbecue. However, most of his time not practicing dentistry is spent with his wife and three children, who love exploring Minnesota together.

With a background in science and education, Dr. Rushing prides himself on his ability to inform patients in an approachable and effective way. He desires to engage patients in their own oral health, and empower them to make decisions that are in their best interest.

Dr. Bryson Rushing — Northfield, MN — Heritage Dental Care

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