Mark DeRocher DDS 

West Central Smiles is very fortunate to have Dr DeRocher join the practice.  Dr DeRocher has been practicing in Hutchinson MN for three years and will be lending his expertise to our office. 

He originally grew up in Chaska MN and went to high school in Mayer MN.  He studied biology at the University of Minnesota and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota as well.  After dental school he served as a dental officer in the US Navy.  He was stationed stateside and was deployed in the support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom on the USS Harry S Turman.  From there he completed a Post-Graduate Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.  He belongs to several dental organizations including the MDA, ADA, AAO, and is an active participant in the MN Health Cleft Lip and Palate Team.   

You will find Dr DeRocher has a very similar practice style to Dr Johnson and he says: “My patients are my top priority, and I am passionate about improving their orthodontic experience. What excites me the most is the challenge to provide the most efficient orthodontic treatment possible while never compromising quality of care and results.”

EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery- University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
  • Graduate School- University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Division of Orthodontics

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Minnesota Dental Association
  • American Dental Association
  • American Association of Orthodontics
  • Metro Denver Dental Society
  • Faculty Member in the Orthodontic Program at the University of Colorado.
  • Minnesota Health Cleft Lip & Palate Team

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Dr. Mark DeRocher married his wife, Emilie, in 2024. In their spare time, they enjoy remodeling their home, training their new Boxer puppy, Rhett, and spending time with family. He also enjoys bow hunting, skiing, hockey, hiking, and baseball.

Fun Fact:  If it wasn’t for orthodontics I would be training for the winter Olympic games.