MEET YOUR TEAM

DR. BRIAN PROUTY
D.D.S. | D.I.C.O.I. | P.C.

​Dr. Prouty was born and raised in South Dakota. He is a chemistry graduate from South Dakota State University. Dr. Prouty completed dental studies at Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2004 before continuing on to be a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia AAID Implant program in 2006. He also completed intravenous sedation training at the Medical College of Georgia. 

Graduate of both the surgical, as well as, the prosthetic programs of Misch International Institute. Dr. Prouty is a fellow, a master, and a diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. 

He is a charter member, as well as an Instructor of the Rocky Mountain Dental Institute Implant Training Center. Dr. Prouty's goal has always been to be well trained in all facets of dentistry so he can deliver great personalized and comfortable care to his patients.

Dr. Prouty currently practices in Watertown and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

DR. AusTIN SCHMALZ
D.D.S.

Dr. Schmalz grew up in Fargo, ND where he attended NDSU for mechanical engineering degree.   After briefly working in the biomedical field in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dr. Schmalz was drawn to the dental field by his older sister (periodontist) and his desire to help patients directly.  Dr. Schmalz has practiced in South Dakota since graduating from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 2015. 

Dr.Schmalz is passionate about enhancing his clinical skills through continuing education ensuring his ability to apply advanced clinical solutions in meeting patient needs.  He has completed a number of courses through the Misch International Institute, Spear, Implant Pathway, University of Minnesota and American Academy of Implant Dentistry. 

Dr. Schmalz loves the Black Hills area.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, biking or anything that involves the outdoors. He and his wife have 2 children and 1 lab. 

​Dr. Schmalz currently practices in Rapid City, South Dakota.

DR. KEVIN CONNOR
D.D.S | O.M.F.S.

​Dr. Connor is a graduate of Marquette School of Engineering with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. He earned his D.D.S. degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2004. Dr. Connor went on to complete medical school at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 2007, and completed a general surgery internship in 2008. Dr. Connor completed his oral surgery training in 2010 at LSU, and subsequently joined the private practice of OMSA. 

Dr. Connor's surgical interests include dentoalveolar, trama, and reconstructive surgery, and the surgical treatment of diseases of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ, TMD). Dr. Connor has extensive training and experience in all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery. 

Dr. Connor is an oral surgeon currently practicing in Watertown, South Dakota at Infinity Sedation Dentistry alongside Dr. Prouty.

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DR. JEFF HANSON - M.D. | ANES.

Dr. Hanson is our Anesthesiologist who monitors our patients throughout the entire sedation process to ensure optimal comfort and safety. Dr. Hanson is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesia and has been by Dr. Prouty's side since 2011.

Dr. Hanson received his medical degree from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. He completed a Family Practice internship at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Wisconsin and then went on to complete an Internal Medicine residency at Marshfield Clinic. After practicing for a number of years, Dr. Hanson went on to complete his Anesthesiology residency at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

Dr. Hanson loves spending time with his kids and being  a grandparent. He also enjoys hunting, and traveling to Hawaii.

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DR. JEFF BERGSBAKEN - M.D. | ANES.

Dr. Bergsbaken is our Anesthesiologist who monitors our patients throughout the entire sedation process to ensure optimal comfort and safety. Dr. Bergsbaken is Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesia and has been by Dr. Prouty's side since 2011.

Dr. Bergsbaken received his medical school training at the University of Minnesota. He completed his internship at the University of Wisconsin located in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Bergsbaken went on to complete his anesthesiology residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. 

In his free time, Dr. Bergsbaken enjoys reading and hobby farming. He also loves hiking and spending time with his family.

consultation hosts

Sandy

misty

savanna

We understand there are often fears and anxieties associated with dentistry. That is why, at Infinity, you are greeted by one of our caring and amazing Consultation Hosts. They want to hear what your concerns are, and in return cater your appointment and procedures to you.

Or, maybe you are not nervous, but you don’t feel like you have been heard by a previous dentist. ​This is an opportunity to get the right treatment goals stated and a positive direction started.”

SMILE Gallery

If you have been hiding your smile for a long time, we hope these patient stories will give you the confidence and courage to take the next step. Because it's time to get your smile back.

Doctor Referrals

We are very blessed and grateful to have partners and referring doctors who support us. If you are looking to send a patient our way please click here to print out our referral form and let us know how we can help.

seen ON KELOLAND

New Smile in 24 Hours
On Keloland, ​Dr. Brian Prouty and Kerri (Patient Care Coordinator) discuss the importance of their relationships with the patients at Sioux Falls Sedation and the confidence their patients see with the "New Smile in 24hrs."

IV Sedation Vs. Pill Sedation
On Keloland, ​Dr. Brian Prouty discusses the importance, safety, and customization of using IV Sedation monitored by Board Certified Doctors of Anesthesiology instead of a pill sedation.

A WORD FROM OUR FANS

Thank you so much for being so kind and helpful throughout Joe’s treatment. It takes great people like all of you to make a person’s recovery & treatment easier! We truly appreciate each & every one of you!

- Jennifer