LARRY J. SLEPICKA, DDS

Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
4.8 out of 5 (127 Reviews) (71 Comments)
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Dr. Larry Slepicka has been working with his colleagues and the dedicated staff at the Facial Pain Center treating TMD patients for over 29 years and Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients for over 12 years. He appreciates the opportunity to help each patient with their care using an individualized approach.
Education:
  • BS Biomedical Engineering (1976) Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (1980) University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois
  • General Practice Residency (1981) VA Hospital, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TMD and Orofacial Pain Mini-Residency, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Professional Activities:
  • American Dental Association
  • Minnesota Dental Association
  • Minneapolis District Dental Society
  • American Academy of Orofacial Pain – American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
About Me:

In his free time, Dr. Slepicka enjoys running, playing golf, and reading. He lives in Lakeville with his wife.

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Contact Information
Phone: (952) 926-3858
Fax: (651)760-3690
Locations
- Bloomington

Bloomington

4200 W Old Shakopee Road
Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55437

- Burnsville

Burnsville

40 Nicollet Boulevard West
Burnsville, MN 55337

- St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park

5000 W 36th Street, Suite 250
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

- Shakopee

Shakopee

4155 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379

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Verified Patient Reviews

4.8 out of 5 (127 Reviews) (71 Comments)

Overall patient ratings are based on the average score given by Facial Pain Center patients who voluntarily complete a satisfaction survey from Press Ganey, a nationally recognized firm dedicated to improving patient experience. Click to learn more about our patient ratings.

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5 out of 5
September 26, 2024
Only a good experience with FPC.
5 out of 5
September 17, 2024
Dr Slepiecka has really been instrumental in helping me managing my TMJ complications over the years. I have plenty of conditions that agitate it unfortunately so keeping the pain at bay really makes a difference.
1.5 out of 5
June 6, 2024
For some reason, I cannot engage with the Dentist. Each appointment is rushed- though I am on time, he doesn't acknowledge my questions/concerns, talked over me, didn't explain what he thought was happening, or what could happen if it gets worse (my issue with my jaw has gotten worse since initial visit). He has prescribed medication that seems to be helpful.
5 out of 5
February 7, 2024
Dr has always been great. Been great to get the appliance and coming back every year to get it adjusted. Top grade!
5 out of 5
January 11, 2024
Dr. Slepicka was extremly interested and made me feel real comfortable and explained everything perfectly.
5 out of 5
January 7, 2024
Dr Slepicka is very thorough in his exam. He cares about his patients.
5 out of 5
December 1, 2023
Dr. Larry Slepicka always takes the time to check that I understand my options, the plan, and next steps in my care. He coordinates care with other health professionals to get me the care for my condition.
5 out of 5
November 24, 2023
Top notch in my opinion
5 out of 5
August 8, 2023
Dr. Slepicka is very caring and has a good bedside manner
5 out of 5
June 19, 2023
Dr. Slepika is super knowledgeable and is great to work with. He explains everything well and is a good listener.
5 out of 5
June 18, 2023
Would highly recommend the practice!
5 out of 5
June 18, 2023
Dr. Slapecka is wonderful! He is figuring out my sleep guard so I don't have to use that horrible CPAP machine!
5 out of 5
June 6, 2023
Very personal and caring, we came up with a plan of action that should help my situation
5 out of 5
May 21, 2023
Dr Slapika listens closely and is very thorough and gentle with his exam and words.
5 out of 5
May 17, 2023
Excellent, thorough, professional service!
5 out of 5
May 6, 2023
Love this doc. He is always been nice.
5 out of 5
May 6, 2023
From the front desk to the medic staff they have always been really good. Wish other medical places would be this good.
4.5 out of 5
April 3, 2023
It's been awhile since I've felt any professional has listened to me as well as he did
5 out of 5
March 14, 2023
Knowledgeable, thorough, and kind - actively listens to my concerns and works with me on a treatment plan.
5 out of 5
February 9, 2023
Good experience just as a follow up appt, he listened to me and explained well
5 out of 5
January 26, 2023
He gave me a lot of very good information on teeth grinding and showed me diagrams of how the jaw works and what problems can occur if it's not fixed.
5 out of 5
December 5, 2022
I really liked the doctor. Very good experience.
2 out of 5
November 15, 2022
Doctor did not listen. Argued with me.
2 out of 5
November 15, 2022
I've seen him for many years and always had a great experience until this past visit.
5 out of 5
November 15, 2022
Overall great experience, felt very comfortable and well informed of options, cost, risks and benefits
5 out of 5
November 15, 2022
Explained the risks and benefits very clearly, listened to and answered all my questions - left treatment decision up to me with no pressure either way
5 out of 5
September 29, 2022
Great staff and facility.
5 out of 5
September 29, 2022
Lisa and Dr. Slapecka are wonderful and really know their stuff!!
5 out of 5
September 13, 2022
Great first visit.
5 out of 5
August 20, 2022
Excellent!
1 out of 5
August 11, 2022
I will not recommend this practice to anyone.
5 out of 5
August 8, 2022
Immediately I could tell my dentist was different from the other doctors and dentists I have seen in the past. He was amazing, I appreciated how he listened to me and I could tell he was looking out for me / wanted the best outcome for me. You are very luck to have him in your practice.
5 out of 5
August 1, 2022
Everyone was very kind, considerate and caring
5 out of 5
June 10, 2022
Very personable and helpful with questions and information.
5 out of 5
May 25, 2022
I loved my dentist and his assistant!!
5 out of 5
April 11, 2022
I have recommended Dr. Slepicka and his team to multiple people :)
5 out of 5
March 22, 2022
I felt both people listened to me and actually heard what I was saying about my condition
5 out of 5
March 21, 2022
No delays - and in fact, they called ahead of time as they had an opening pop up that worked better for me. Very considerate.
5 out of 5
February 21, 2022
Everything was really good
5 out of 5
February 21, 2022
I really liked them I really wish he was normal dentist
5 out of 5
February 21, 2022
I really like the dentist .. I wish he was my regular dentist .. So easy to talk to about my problems with my teeth
5 out of 5
January 26, 2022
The whole team is awesome!
5 out of 5
December 20, 2021
I truly appreciate the accommodation of 7am appointments so I can meet w/ Dr. Slepicka before I head to work. All the staff at TFPC is highly professional, efficient and friendly.
5 out of 5
December 16, 2021
I will be recommending you to everyone. Best experience!
5 out of 5
December 16, 2021
I loved the full explanation of what was going on and how well it was delivered. Denist and assistant were amazing .
5 out of 5
December 14, 2021
Very professional, empathetic, and thorough!
5 out of 5
November 22, 2021
I had a great experience.
5 out of 5
November 11, 2021
Excellent!
5 out of 5
November 11, 2021
All staff were extremely kind and compassionate, and both exam and explanations were very thorough.
5 out of 5
November 11, 2021
I was very relieved to get a next-day appointment scheduled, after finding a three-month wait at another TMD clinic.
5 out of 5
October 21, 2021
Very nice doctor and he explained everything extremely well
5 out of 5
October 21, 2021
It was a great experience, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable
5 out of 5
October 13, 2021
He is the best! I call him the mouth whisperer..somehow, he just knows how to make the slightest adjustments to my retainer to ease pain and discomfort, even after recently getting a crown by another dentist.
5 out of 5
September 9, 2021
I did not answer the question about being nervous, as I did not feel at all apprehensive. Everyone was friendly, and showed sincerity about caring, and cared about everything I had to say. I did not feel at all rushed, or I should say I did not feel at all that they were pushing me along out of the way.
5 out of 5
August 28, 2021
Good
5 out of 5
August 11, 2021
He connected well, was very personable.
5 out of 5
August 10, 2021
Great experience - friendly staff
5 out of 5
August 10, 2021
Very professional and kind - listened to my problem and recommended solutions to help deal with the TMD pain
5 out of 5
August 7, 2021
Kind and qualified professionals
5 out of 5
July 25, 2021
I thought it was a good conversation and they explained what they were talking about each step of the way.
3 out of 5
June 15, 2021
I got the sense the dentist already had a pre-conceived answer before we even got there. Felt very canned.
5 out of 5
June 10, 2021
Good experience. Since I didn't have my mouth guard he assisted in a quick appointment later in the day.
4.5 out of 5
March 26, 2021
I've already recommended the clinic to a coworker who is having jaw pain!
5 out of 5
March 25, 2021
awesome doctor and awesome assistant.
5 out of 5
March 25, 2021
they have helped me a lot with my issue
5 out of 5
March 15, 2021
I had top notch service!
5 out of 5
March 15, 2021
Again, I was extremely happy with the service i received.
5 out of 5
February 11, 2021
Super satisfied
5 out of 5
February 8, 2021
Dr. Slepicka is excellent!!
5 out of 5
January 8, 2021
Very good experiences every time and improvement through the course of treatment. Thank you!
5 out of 5
November 24, 2020
staff is so thoughtful and caring
4 out of 5
November 18, 2020
I like that the doctor pulled up animated pictures of my issue and showed/explained to me what was happening and why
5 out of 5
November 12, 2020
Very satisfied to this point with all care at this facility. From a Covid standpoint, I felt safe; caring staff.
5 out of 5
November 10, 2020
I have already recommended Dr. Slepicka to others!
4.5 out of 5
October 6, 2020
The staff was very thorough with their questions and trying to understand my situation.

Testimonials

"I have had my appliance for about a month now. The difference it has made in the quality of my sleep is quite literally remarkable! I sleep sounder with far fewer wake events during the night. Best of all, I feel much better rested in the morning. My only regret is that I didn't visit the excellent Facial Pain Center team to pursue my sleep apnea dental appliance treatment option sooner."

"I have had my appliance for about a month now. The difference it has made in the quality of my sleep is quite literally remarkable! I sleep sounder with far fewer wake events during the night. Best of all, I feel much better rested in the morning. My only regret is that I didn't visit the excellent Facial Pain Center team to pursue my sleep apnea dental appliance treatment option sooner."