At Modern Day Dental, you’re not just another appointment on the schedule—you’re part of our Eden Prairie family. Drs. Shaun and Sophia Rizzo are a husband-and-wife team who both graduated from NYU College of Dentistry with advanced training in comprehensive care, implants, and surgical dentistry. We combine cutting-edge technology with a personal touch, offering same-day crowns, comprehensive services for all ages, and flexible appointment times that fit your busy life. From your first visit to lifelong care, we’re committed to making dentistry comfortable, affordable, and stress-free.
We provide clear, honest communication about your treatment options and associated costs.
Your comfort and needs come first in all our dental care.
We pursue excellence through continuing education and advanced clinical training always.
Cutting-edge technology like same-day crowns ensures precise, efficient dental treatment results.
We care for your entire family from young kids to grandparents.
Flexible scheduling and membership plans make quality dentistry accessible for every family.
Dr. Sophia Rizzo is originally from the southern part of Russia. She completed her dental degree at Kuban State University. Following her education in Russia, Dr. Rizzo then received acceptance into the Advanced Placement Program at NYU College of Dentistry in New York City. During her time at NYU, she advanced her skills in all aspects of dentistry. Upon graduation from dental school, she completed her post-graduate residency training at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn where she mastered her skills in surgical and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Rizzo practices all aspects of dentistry, including implants, root canals, and extractions.
After completion of the residency program, she joined a private practice in New York and provided high-quality personalized care to the local community. Dr. Rizzo cares about her patients’ needs and goes above and beyond to make sure they are comfortable. Since 2018, Dr. Rizzo has been practicing dentistry in Minnesota.
Dr. Sophia Rizzo resides in Eden Prairie and is excited to serve her community with personalized, high-quality dental care. She currently enjoys spending time with her family, participating in numerous outdoor activities, and traveling.
Dr. Shaun Rizzo grew up in MN and is now a current resident of Hennepin County. He is extremely excited to share his passion for dentistry in the state he grew up in. Dr. Rizzo graduated from New York University where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. During his time at NYU, he was selected to participate in the implant honors program and achieved several awards from distinguished faculty. Among those are the Samuel Charles Miller Award for the highest degree of knowledge and skill in the science of periodontology and Dr. Bernard Rudner award for superior performance in providing oral comprehensive care. He was also recognized by the American Equilibration society for advancement of knowledge in the field of occlusion and temporomandibular joint. Dr. Rizzo graduated at the top of his class from the largest dental school in the United States with the highest honor and became a member of the OKU Honor Society.
Dr. Rizzo is well versed in all aspects of general dentistry and especially loves the opportunity to help relieve patients of their dental pain. His interests include cosmetic dentistry, implants, full mouth rehabilitation, and temporomandibular joint management.
During his free time, Dr. Rizzo enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He is eager to help you with all of your dental needs.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, with family originally from Ecuador, Jeff is our bilingual dental assistant with a strong passion for providing quality care and creating a comfortable experience for every patient. Outside of work, he’s a proud dad of twins, who’s passionate about soccer, watching movies, and is always excited to travel and explore new places.
Emilia joined our team in 2021. Emilia is originally from Brazil. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Emilia’s caring and outgoing personality will help you feel at ease from the moment you meet her. She will make sure that your visit is pleasant and relaxing.
In her free time, Emilia enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis with her husband and traveling as much as possible.
Sabrina is our Bilingual Patient Care Coordinator, who’s committed to delivering compassionate service and improving the patient experience. Born in Mexico, but raised in Minnesota, she’s a proud mom of 3 who enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Licensed Dental Assistant who’s passionate about making patients feel comfortable and confident. Outside of the office, you can find her at the gym or traveling somewhere warm!
Dental assistant originally from the Philippines, dedicated to helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for during their visits. Music and attending concerts are her happy place, with some of her favorite artists including The Marías, Beach House, and Sports. Outside of work, she loves thrifting, spending time with friends and loved ones, and growing her blind box collection.
Anhelina is a dental assistant who joined the team in 2024 and focuses on making each visit as comfortable as possible. She speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English, helping her connect easily with many patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Abbey graduated from Herzing University in 2023 with her Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Abbey takes pride in the preventive side of dentistry. She strives to create a comfortable environment for her patients during their dental visit. Outside of dentistry, Abbey enjoys hiking, spending time with her family and friends, and weekends up north in the summer.
Keilani is one of our dedicated dental assistants. Born and raised in Minnesota, she enjoys spending her free time with her family and her cat, Apollo. She also loves cooking, baking sweet treats for special occasions, and staying active at the gym.