Dr. Scott Bowlby
Dr. Scott Bowlby enjoys building friendships with his patients. Spending time talking with each person and learning about their smile goals and lifestyle allows him to create a personalized treatment approach. It also develops good rapport and trust, which is essential to the best orthodontic experience.
For Dr. Bowlby, creating healthy, beautiful smiles for people who have become his friends is the best part of being an orthodontist. He looks forward to their visits and is always happy to see them when out in the community.
Dr. Bowlby attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Public Relations. He later attended the University of Minnesota where he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. There, he continued with an orthodontic residency and earned a specialty certification and Master of Science degree.
Understanding that orthodontics is an ever-changing specialty, Dr. Bowlby knows it is essential to remain current on new techniques and technology. He enthusiastically pursues continuing education opportunities to ensure he is able to provide his patients with incredible care. Dr. Bowlby is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and is a Diamond Plus Invisalign® Provider (in the top 1% of orthodontists worldwide).
A native of Minneapolis, Dr. Bowlby now lives in Edina with his family. Outside of work, spending time with his wife Meggan, son Henry, and daughters Grace, Carolina (CC), and Lucy, is his top priority. Every now and then, he manages to get in a round of golf.
Dr. Stephen Colby
As a third-generation orthodontist, you could say that creating beautiful smiles is in Dr. Colby’s blood. Whether treating a teen or an adult, his focus is on the patient and he is driven by the satisfaction that he is making a lasting difference.
Dr. Colby enjoys helping patients of all ages achieve beautiful, confident smiles that maximize function, aesthetics, and comfort. He has exclusively practiced orthodontics in the Edina area for over 20 years.
Dr. Colby attended DePauw University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued to the University of Minnesota where he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and Master of Science degree.
Dr. Colby is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and Minnesota Association of Orthodontists. He is a Diamond Plus Invisalign® Provider (in the top 1% of orthodontists worldwide) and has completed more than 3,000 cases. Dr. Colby serves as an orthodontic consultant for the prestigious national Spear Study Club.
Dr. Colby is proud to have grown up in Edina and live, work, and raise his family here. He and his wife, Kristi, have three children, Peter, Drew, and David. Outside of work, Dr. Colby enjoys playing golf and hockey, fishing, and spending time at his cabin.
Dr. Patricia Vayda
Dr. Patricia Vayda believes it is a gift and a privilege to work with patients and change their lives by improving the aesthetics and function of their smiles.
Dr. Vayda attended Barnard College at Columbia University for undergraduate studies. She went on to attend Harvard School of Dental Medicine and earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. She continued at Harvard, where she completed orthodontic specialty training and simultaneously obtained a Doctorate in Oral Biology.
In addition to keeping up to date with other disciplines of dentistry that impact patients' oral health and orthodontic care, Dr. Vayda participates in continuing education through the American Association of Orthodontists and local study clubs, which allows her to stay current regarding the scientific, clinical, and technical advances in orthodontics.
A native of New York City, Dr. Vayda has resided in Edina, MN, since 1995. She is married to Dr. Douglas Vayda and has two children, Katherine and Amelia, as well as two dogs. Dr. Vayda enjoys being with her family and is involved with her daughters’ activities including skiing, synchronized swimming, and theater productions. As a family, they also spend time together at their cabin in the summer. When she has free time, Dr. Vayda enjoys the theater and is an avid fiction reader.
Dr. Kelly Espe
Dr. Espe’s artistic ability, combined with her love of science and biology, led her to a career where she gets to create beautiful smiles every day. She feels fortunate to be able to make a positive impact on every patient’s health and self-confidence.
Dr. Espe enjoys meeting new patients, discussing goals, treatment planning, and participating in each patient’s smile transformation to ensure the best possible outcome. She provides all patients with the same exceptional care and attention to detail that anyone in her own family would receive.
Dr. Espe attended St. Olaf College for her undergraduate degree in biology. Later, she attended the University of Minnesota, where she was accepted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, received a Certificate in Orthodontics, and graduated with a Master of Science degree.
Dr. Espe is passionate about staying up to date on the latest developments in dentistry and orthodontics so that she can best serve her patients with the most current techniques and principles in mind. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Minnesota Dental Association, and the Minnesota Association of Orthodontists.
A life-long Minnesotan, Dr. Espe and her husband Karl live in Edina with their four young children, Ava, Charlie, Violet, and Louie. In her free time, Dr. Espe enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
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What people are saying.
“I absolutely love going to Edina Orthodontics. Everyone is very friendly and always excited about the progress I’m making. As an adult, I appreciate that their office doesn't feel like it is just for teens. I highly recommend, no matter how difficult your case might be!”
— Alexis M.
“The process from start to finish was seamless. The entire team was fantastic. Appointments were always flexible and easy to schedule. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”
— Anna T.
“AMAZING experience here! I am always welcomed with a smile. Service is always great. Everyone is so accommodating. They really care about their patients. Thank you all for being just fabulous!”