At Harbor Dental, we are an extensive team of skilled dentists helping our beloved community enjoy healthy, vibrant smiles. We offer big practice capabilities with small practice values, treating every member of your family as if they were our own. Our vast combined knowledge and experience allow us to provide a broad range of services that offer a unique approach to every patient sitting in our chairs. We work as an effective team, prioritizing clear communication so nothing gets lost in translation. Our dentists and trusted staff look forward to meeting you and becoming your reliable dental hub, covering the needs of your entire family under one roof.
Learn more about our dentists below!
Dr. Barry Panning
He was born and raised in the Twin Cities metro area and has lived in Minnesota his entire life. After graduating with honors and receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota, he attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He received his D.D.S. degree in 2000 and worked as a graduate student in the University of Minnesota Prosthodontics department before entering private practice. Barry has repeatedly been recognized by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine as one of Minnesota’s top dentists in the area of general dentistry. As a strong believer in continuing dental education, he continually enrolls in courses which keep him abreast of the advances and current techniques of modern dentistry. Dr. Panning is a current member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association and the Minneapolis District Dental Society.
Barry regards his patients as an extension of his own family and enjoys getting to know them on a personal level. He is proud to be part of a practice that still adheres to the principles of care in a personalized manner.
Barry and his wife live in Plymouth. They raised their two children in the community and they're both now in college. He loves to travel and greatly enjoys the outdoors. His hobbies include mountain biking, kayaking, camping, hiking and skiing.
Come in and meet Barry. He can’t wait to welcome you into the Harbor Dental family.
Dr. Nicole Haus
Dr. Nicole Haus grew up in Vadnais Heights, MN and began her dental career by earning her dental assisting degree from Century College in 2005. She decided to continue on and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, Society and the Environment. She then continued her education at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and obtained her D.D.S degree with high distinction honors. Following dental school, Dr. Haus completed the General Practice Residency Program at the University of Minnesota Fairview Riverside Hospital. During this program, she cared for patients with medical complexities, head and neck cancer, transplants, and special needs.
Dr. Haus is highly dedicated to continuing education and lifelong learning in order to provide her patients with quality treatment using the latest techniques. She believes in creating an environment where patients know that they are receiving dental care from someone who truly cares about them as an individual. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has received post-graduate training in Invisalign orthodontics, implant placement and restoration, and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Haus and her husband live with their two young daughters in Hudson WI. She enjoys staying active outdoors, traveling and country music. She is a huge Minnesota sports fan and loves cheering on her favorite teams. Go Gophers!
Come in and meet Dr. Haus! She is excited to welcome you into the Harbor Dental Family.
Dr. Travis Wildenberg
Travis grew up in Superior, WI and attended college at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. After graduating with distinction in 3.5 years with a degree in Molecular Biology, he took time off to pursue two of his passions - downhill skiing and waterskiing. He spent the next two winters living in Big Sky, MT and Crested Butte, CO, and during the summers he worked as a waterski instructor and counselor at Camp Laurel in Readfield, Maine.
Dr. Wildenberg returned to his academic studies after a year and a half, obtaining his D.D.S. degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, followed by a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah - Salt Lake City. There he studied advanced techniques in periodontal surgery, oral surgery, endodontics, and implant placement and restoration.
Dr. Wildenberg is married. He and his wife, Sara, moved to the Twin Cities area when Sara was accepted into a surgical residency program at HCMC. Her medical training also took them to Honolulu, HI for one year where she completed a fellowship training program. While living on Oahu, Travis would fly over to Kauai each week to work in a dental office on that island. Travis and Sara have a very active house with three young children.
Dr. Wildenberg is excited to bring his adventurous spirit to the Harbor Dental team! His practice philosophy has always been to treat each patient as he would a member of his own family. Compassion and quality are what he strives for.
When not at the office, Dr. Wildenberg can be found enjoying the lakes of Minnesota (whether behind his boat on a waterski or in his canoe fishing in the Boundary Waters), cross-country or downhill skiing, hiking, camping, hunting, and introducing his children to all of the wonderful outdoor activities available to us here in Minnesota.
Dr. Nathalie Astudillo
Dr. Nathalie Astudillo was born in Caracas, Venezuela, where she obtained her dental degree in 2007. She later moved to Lexington KY and continued her education completing a fellowship in periodontology and a Master of Public Health. Later, she pursued additional dental training at the University of Minnesota where she obtained her DDS degree in 2017.
Committed to improving the oral health of all her patients, Dr. Astudillo has worked with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including those with disabilities and complex medical histories. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to providing ethical, and compassionate care. Known for her gentle and detail-oriented approach, she always strives to ease patients’ anxiety, and takes time to answer all questions, helping them make well informed decisions about their treatment. Her experience also includes serving as a clinical educator for the NYU Langone Advanced Education in General Dentistry program in Mounds View, MN. Additionally, Dr. Astudillo is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to effectively communicate and care for a diverse range of patients.
Outside of work, along with her husband, they stay busy with their 2 young girls, and pup. They enjoy exploring the beautiful Minnesota trails as a family, and on the occasion that there is time to get away, they love listening to live music and trying new local restaurants.