Our Blue Sky Dental team in Rochester, MN is made up of professionals who are generous, positive and kind. Our family dentists are good listeners who are highly skilled and compassionate. Together, we create a relaxing environment where you will be welcomed and well cared for.
Dr. SonjaMae Langton-Yanowitz
My name is Dr. SonjaMae and I believe in the power of positivity! I enjoyed a glorious 4 years at Carleton College earning a B.S. in Biology, then I headed off to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Education is important to me, so after dental school I elected to pursue a General Practice Residency program through the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. During my residency, I worked at the busiest trauma center in the United States, the Los Angeles County Hospital, and a Veteran’s Hospital that serves the largest homeless veteran population in the country. There, I received advanced training in placing tooth implants, IV sedation, operating room dentistry, extractions, root canals and managing head and neck cancer patients, among other procedures. I am fluent in Spanish and was able to work with a majority of my California patients in their native language. Next, I returned to my hometown, Rochester, and joined a non-profit dental clinic for several years. In 2013, I enthusiastically opened Blue Sky Dental, and love running a family business with my husband, Dr. Stephen.
Giving back to my community is important to me, and in both Minnesota and California, I volunteered my services to Project Homeless Connect, Union Mission Gospel, Give Kids a Smile, and the Good Samaritan Dental Clinic. I have also supervised dental students providing care to children in mobile settings.
In my free time I enjoy playing the Irish fiddle and the organ, gardening, traveling, hiking, biking, sailing, cross country skiing, hunting for giant puffball mushrooms, and spending time with my family. My guilty pleasure is mini donuts and cheese curds.
In the office, my desire is to get to know my patients so that I can help guide them towards treatment tailored to their needs and goals. I’m so glad that you are considering Blue Sky Dental for your dental home. : )
Dr. Stephen Sylwestrak
Hello! I’m Dr. Stephen and have enjoyed pursuing an eclectic educational background. I received my undergraduate education at Washington University in St. Louis, where I graduated with degrees in biomedical engineering and chemical engineering. I then returned home to Chicago where I attended Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine. Always being a student at heart, my studies led me to the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry which is where I found my true calling! I started working at a non-profit dental clinic and then was eager to join my wife, Dr. SonjaMae, in private practice at Blue Sky Dental.
Dedicated to actively helping those in need, I have gone on medical missions to Zambia and service trips to New Orleans, Nicaragua, and Mexico. I worked at non-profit dental clinics throughout Minnesota (Willmar, Cook, Hibbing, Minneapolis, and Rochester). I also volunteer with the Good Samaritan dental clinic in Rochester.
Born and raised outside Chicago, I am now happy to call Rochester my home. In my free time, I like to travel, hike, cook, bake pies in our outdoor grill, see live theater, play the cello, do crossword puzzles and spend time with my family. My favorite fruit is a tie between coconuts and pineapples.
At the office, my goal is to educate patients so that they can make decisions in their own best interest. Welcome to the Blue Sky family!
Dr. Eesha Katarya
My name is Dr. Katarya and I grew up right here in Rochester, MN! I received my undergraduate education from St Olaf College (Um Ya Ya!) where I majored in Chemistry and minored in Biomedical Studies. While in college I went on a dental and medical mission trip to Peru to provide care to underserved populations; during this experience I realized that a career in dentistry balanced my love of both medicine and the arts, which ultimately led me to the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. I spent several years practicing general dentistry in sunny Arizona and then was excited to relocate to my hometown!
Giving back to my community and others in need is important to me. I enjoy volunteering at Give Kids a Smile, We Serve Day, the Good Samaritan Dental Clinic, and have traveled with Common Hope to Antigua, Guatemala to provide dental care.
In my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling, baking, painting, hanging out with my friends and family, and making earrings out of polymer clay!
My goal is to provide the best clinical care while guiding my patient’s towards having a smile they are proud of. I look forward to serving you here at Blue Sky Dental!
What Our Patients Are Saying
Both dentists at Blue Sky Dental are awesome! I got really good care from them. The prices are reasonable. You definitely won’t be disappointed to go there. They give you options what treatments they can do for you. Some little things, they didn’t even charge me. I appreciate them and hopefully you will give them a chance. Also, their staff is friendly and welcoming.
- Benji J
I’ve been a patient at Blue Sky for a couple years. They create a very relaxing atmosphere with many comfort measures for the patient. Both dentists provide a very thorough exam. Recently I scheduled my appointment online, which was very convenient!
- Emily L
Blue Sky Dental is a wonderful facility with luxurious amenities! The staff is very welcoming with smiles all around. They make sure your experience is pleasant by thoroughly explaining any questions you may have! I can’t wait to go back!!
- Maxim F
We moved down to Rochester in the summer and we needed to find a dental place to go to. We had done our research and found Blue Sky Dental. My family loves it here. All questions and concerns are answered and there is no pressure on any decisions. We are able to figure out what’s the best care for us! My son loves it here and we have had great quality care! I would highly recommend coming to Blue Sky Dental they are friendly, warm, and welcoming!
- Rose L-H
Career Opportunities
If you would like to join our dynamic and compassionate team, email your resume to Careers@BlueSkyDentalClinic.com.