Education:

  • B.S (1990), Rutgers, The State University, Newark, NJ
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (1994), University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA
  • Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry (2001), University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN

Special Professional Interests

I realized pediatric dentistry was my calling after practicing general dentistry for 3 years and was not happy with adult dentistry. Treating kids brings me so much joy and happiness. We dance, sing, share stories and jokes and it’s such an ecstatic moment when they leave the office with huge smiles and are genuinely happy to be at the dentist.

Professional Activities

  • American Dental Association
  • Minnesota Dental Association
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Verified Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars (80 Reviews) (24 Comments)

Overall patient ratings are based on the average score given by The Dental Specialists 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 stars
April 9, 2026
The entire appointment could not have gone better. We were immediately seen with no prior set appointment. Dr. Josephs gave gentle, loving, detailed care and eased our worries with her expertise and experience. She gave great instruction to myself and to our child at a level that he clearly understood. Dr. Josephs explained all case scenarios and also gave instructions for days going forward. We were treated like gold during the entire experience. When you are a worried parent about the most important person in your life and this is the care that you get from your child's dentist, nothing gets better than this!! The care and attention that we got from Dr. Josephs is unmatched to anyone in the city. She is a gift to the dental world! Thank you Dr. Josephs. We will be back!
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5 out of 5 stars
April 9, 2026
We got the best care! Dr. Josephs is the BEST! She gave my son the best emergency care he could have gotten. Her kindness, gentleness, and expertise is exactly what we needed. It couldn't have been a better visit for a concerned mom and patient.
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5 out of 5 stars
April 8, 2026
Dr. Josephs is so good with the kids! I feel confident that my kids are getting top-quality dental care, plus the bonus is that she is so good with dealing with kids.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 9, 2026
Dr Josephs is so kind and caring for her patients and remembers them so well from one appt to the next! We came to her as my son had a cleft lip/palate and wanted a pediatric specialist who was familiar with that so we travel 2.5 hours one way to come see her!
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5 out of 5 stars
January 26, 2026
Our daughter was nervous and the Dentist calmed her down and Mazie even commented when we got home how nice Dr. Josephs was when she was scared.
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5 out of 5 stars
January 19, 2026
Dr. Sonya Josephs is wonderful. I would highly recommend to her other parents.
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5 out of 5 stars
September 22, 2025
We LOVE all the staff!!
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5 out of 5 stars
September 12, 2025
Very approaching and easy to talk to and ask questions.
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5 out of 5 stars
August 28, 2025
Dr. Joseph's is the best! So personable as well as professional.
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5 out of 5 stars
July 30, 2025
Dr. Josephs is amaaaaaaazing
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5 out of 5 stars
July 9, 2025
Dr Josephs is so kind
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5 out of 5 stars
June 9, 2025
Love Dr Josephs! She listened to our concerns about hygiene with braces. She even offered to speak with our daughter's orthodontist as they are wanting to remove her braces due to hygiene concerns. Dr Josephs was willing to take time to speak to them to offer her opinion on our daughter's hygiene. This extra care was greatly appreciated!
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5 out of 5 stars
June 2, 2025
Dentist is amazing. Talks to the kids in their language to make sure they understand what they can do to help their teeth health
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5 out of 5 stars
May 23, 2025
We love Dr Joseph (hopefully I spelled it correctly) she is awesome! The only dentist my kids have ever seen and they love going to the dentist! Answers any and all questions amd really engages with the kids when she is checking their teeth.
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5 out of 5 stars
March 1, 2025
We love Dr. Joseph!
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5 out of 5 stars
February 10, 2025
We love Dr Joseph's and her team! None of my kids have dentist anxiety and I attribute that to her and the hygienists .
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5 out of 5 stars
January 21, 2025
The care this dentist gives for her patients is just unbelievable! My daughter has no enamel and has trauma to her two front teeth, but she does not like anyone looking at her teeth. She screams and fights, but after ALWAYS says it's not that bad. She is three and just loves the dentist and staff. Does not like the process, but after how they just show her care, and attention makes up for all of it. Truly grateful to go somewhere that my daughter likes, and I can feel like they are really there to help my daughter and not make me feel bad she is screaming or crying. Just words can't express my gratitude.
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5 out of 5 stars
January 17, 2025
Dr. Joseph's has been our pediatric dentist for all of our children for the last 12 years and she is fantastic! She is knowledgeable, personable, and professional. We would recommend her to anyone!
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5 out of 5 stars
January 16, 2025
Made the room warm, fun, and inviting
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5 out of 5 stars
January 13, 2025
Again, the assistant was amazing. I explained my daughter's anxiety and she did everything she could to make her feel as comfortable as possible. We were so impressed.
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5 out of 5 stars
January 10, 2025
Always so kind and patient with our children.
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5 out of 5 stars
August 10, 2024
We love Dr. Joseph!
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5 out of 5 stars
August 10, 2024
The girls really enjoy Dr. Joseph!
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5 out of 5 stars
August 1, 2024
We love Dr. Josephs!