South Dakota-based Dell Rapids Dental to build state-of-the-art facility

DELL RAPIDS, S.D. • The Dell Rapids Economic Development Corp. broke ground on its new facility, 1102 N Hwy 77, Dell Rapids, South Dakota, in front of Ace Hardware, this past October.

Dell Rapids Dental is bursting at the seams in its current location forcing the need to expand, according to information from the business. The new facility, designed and constructed by Fiegen Construction, will feature 10 exam rooms with room to expand to even more in the future.

Dr. Matt Ford, DMD, said “our vision has always been to be the best dental office in the region, and with expanded hours, more dentist and hygienist availability, and the ability to offer most services under one roof in a brand new, modern facility, we feel as though we can deliver on that vision.”

The 6,500 square-foot building includes 2,500 square feet for an additional tenant. This space will offer more high-quality commercial space in Dell Rapids. Lucas Fiegen, vice president of Fiegen Construction, said “designing this state-of-the-art facility alongside a longtime friend in Dr. Ford has been so rewarding. We are seeing a vision become a reality.”

Dell Rapids Dental’s new home is adjacent to County Fair Food Store, Ace Hardware, and the new Dell Rapids Lumber Co. showroom (currently under construction). Across 15th street is the new Jensen Housing Subdivision where more than 100 new housing lots will soon be available to build.

Tom Earley, Mayor of Dell Rapids congratulated the organization saying, “Dr. Ford and his team are investing for the long-term in this community and it will benefit current and future Dell Rapids residents for years to come. This new dental clinic enhances our great medical services and makes Dell Rapids the place to call home.”

The community is poised for major expansion in the coming years.

“Dell Rapids is growing steadily, and high-quality professional services are vital to attracting families to the community.” said Jesse Fonkert, president/CEO of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance, a regional economic development organization working with Dell Rapids to strategically attract business and residents to its community.

Dell Rapids Dental is a full-service dental clinic providing world class care for rural communities. The team, consisting of three dentists and 10 full-time staff, also has an office in Flandreau, South Dakota. Dr. Ford added “Dell Rapids and its surrounding communities have been so good to us, so we are thrilled to make the long-term investment in Dell Rapids, and to create a place to serve our patients even better.