Meet Our Doctors

Bruce W. Hultgren, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Bruce Hultgren has been delivering outstanding orthodontic care for over 22 years. Dr. Hultgren received his dental and orthodontic degrees from the University of Minnesota. It was there that he completed his orthodontic residency. Dr. Hultgren is Board Certified and a member of various professional organizations including American Association of Orthodontics (AAO). He is a published author and lectures to the public. Some of his past teaching experience includes serving as an assistant professor of orthodontics at the University of Minnesota and an adjunct position at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. He has a profound interest in 3-D technology. Dr. Hultgren is the founder of GeoDigm, a company that makes E-models and fabricates computer-generated restorations for general dentistry. He gives freely of his time and volunteers for church mission programs, local food kitchens and homeless shelters. He also enjoys tennis, fishing, and spending time with his family. Dr. Hultgren strives to provide the most comprehensive and advanced orthodontic treatment available.

Michael H. Hoxie, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Michael Hoxie received his dental and orthodontic education from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is Board Certified and a member of various professional organizations and study clubs including the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), and the Seattle Study Club. Because of his professional interest in current orthodontic techniques, he attends various continuing education courses across the country. Dr. Hoxie is a member of the Children's Hospital Cleft Palate Team and he lectures to the public. He is also active in his church. In his spare time, he enjoys snowboarding, physical fitness training, coaching football and lacrosse, volunteering, and spending time with his wife and two sons. Dr. Hoxie is committed to excellence in orthodontics and continuously strives to provide superior service and patient care.

Tiffany Waki, D.D.S., M.S.

Board Qualified

Dr. Tiffany T. Waki received her Bachelor of Science degree from Hamline University. She received her dental degree from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors. Dr. Waki completed her specialty training in orthodontics and received her Master of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of various professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), the Minnesota Dental Association, and the Minnesota Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Waki is committed to her profession by participation in organized dentistry and enjoys volunteering for the 'Give Kids a Smile' program. She is actively involved in continuing education to provide progressive techniques and the highest standard of treatment goals. Dr. Waki enjoys playing tennis, snowboarding, gardening, reading and spending time with her husband and daughters.

Michael Lee, D.D.S., M.S.

Board Qualified

Dr. Lee is a graduate of the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry and has also earned a degree in Business Management at the U of MN Carlson School of Management.

He has been involved in research regarding biomaterials and biomechanics, specifically polymerization shrinkage and expansion of glass ionomer restorative materials as well as his thesis work with examining the accuracy of indirect bonding of orthodontic brackets. Dr. Lee has special training in the use of clear aligners, functional appliances, as well as soft tissue laser procedures. He has a special passion for the treatment planning and problem solving aspect of orthodontics.

Dr. Lee also has an interest and commitment to organized dentistry. He has served on the Minnesota Dental Association Board of Trustees and has been involved in many other leadership positions throughout his academic and professional career.

Dr. Lee grew up in Rochester Minnesota. He and his wife, Nikki, currently live in the Minneapolis area. Nikki is a surgical nurse at the U of MN Medical Center. Together they enjoy fitness, travel, music and spending time with their family and friends.