Meet the Locals – Ryan & Heidi Reuter

Heidi Reuter grew up as “a small-town farm girl” in Bertha, MN. After working as a dentist in the Twin Cities suburbs, she returned to Otter Tail
County and opened up Reuter Family Dentistry with locations in Wadena and Perham. Moreover, she takes pride in paying it forward to the community that helped her growing up.

“There’s satisfaction in returning to your hometown, and being able to contribute to that community,” Heidi said.

Heidi’s husband Ryan, who’s originally from Red Wing, MN, currently serves as the manager and CFO. In addition, they’ve formed a great collaboration that allows Heidi to focus on patient care.

Reuter Family Dentistry prides itself on four core values: excellence, positive culture, commitment and being purpose-driven. These are their priorities regarding customer service and medical procedures. Patients don’t have to travel far from the community for procedures. Presently, they offer procedures like root canals, sedation dentistry, wisdom teeth extractions or Invisalign.

Besides investing in the business community, the Ryan and Heidi Reuter also give back to the youth. Basketball teams and high school scholars greatly benefit from their generosity. Currently volunteering as a coach with the Perham High School boys’ basketball team, Ryan is also involved with youth basketball in the area.

Currently, they are focused on their four children – ages 4 to 14 – and their activities. Ryan and Heidi have set some of their community work on the back burner. Although, as their kids get older, the Reuters will likely become more involved in the community again. Ryan said, especially with anything centered around kids.

Now, Ryan and Heidi Reuter gladly help through scholarships, mentoring and coaching. By supporting, they hope to teach life lessons to help kids make better career or life choices. “That’s just something we are really passionate about,” Ryan said.