Meet the Dentists

WILLIAM F. PUCEL D.D.S. A graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Pucel founded A Gentle Dental Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and The Minneapolis Dental Society. Personal interests include fishing and hunting, woodwork, computer/photography, and family activities.

DR. JILL PUCEL KOOPMAN graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Doctor Jill has a degree in finance from the Carlson School of Management-University of Minnesota in addition to her Dental Degree. She, her husband and family live in the northwest suburbs. Dr. Jill is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and The Minneapolis Dental Society.

DR. KATRINA BINSTOCK was born and raised in Alexandria, Minnesota. She studied Natural Sciences and received her bachelor's degree in 1990 from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. She earned her dental degree with honors in 1994 from the University Of Minnesota School Of Dentistry. Afterwards, Dr. Binstock embarked on a hospital based residency in St. Petersburg Florida to further enhance her skills as a general dentist. She has practiced in Seminole, FL., Rochester, MN and recently Wayzata.

Dr. Binstock lives in Maple Grove with her husband Aaron, their three children, and a tea-cup Yorkshire terrier named Bella. She enjoys traveling with her family, reading and anything that requires a bit of artistic creativity.

Dr. Binstock's extensive experience joins that of our familiar staff who have been with us for many great years. Dr. Binstock is a great match to continue on the high standards of dental care and personal service you have come to expect from our practice.

DR. CHRIS ZACHARIAS has been with our office in Rogers since 2005 and now, also at the Robbinsdale office. He is also a clinic instructor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Zacharias is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the Minneapolis Dental Society. He and his wife (an oral surgeon) live in the northwest suburbs.