About Brookside

Dr. Luke Foster

Dr. Luke Foster has wanted to be a dentist since he was 9 years old. He broke his two front teeth while sledding down a hill and his dentist turned a potentially scary experience into a positive one. Ever since, he has wanted to help people in the same way.

A native of Traer, Iowa, Dr. Foster completed his undergraduate studies at Iowa State University, earning a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Music (Piano). He received his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, graduated 3rd in his class, and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society. He also completed a clinical externship at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in London, England. He met his wife Sarah at the University of Iowa while she was finishing her violin performance degree.

Dr. Foster practiced in New Richmond, Wisconsin before moving to Minnesota in 2012. He has extensive experience working with patients who have anxiety associated with going to the dentist – Dr. Foster takes pride in treating patients in a comfortable, caring and gentle manner.

Dr. Foster and his team partner with local outreach organizations including Give Kids a Smile, Minnesota Mission of Mercy, and St. Louis Park Community Link. He regularly gives presentations at St. Louis Park ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) groups and local elementary schools, and also participates in the Dental Lifeline Network which provides free dental care to disabled, elderly, and medically fragile individuals in need. Dr. Foster is a member of the House of Delegates of the Minnesota Dental Association. He enjoys classical music and accompanying his wife’s violin students, bicycling and cross country skiing with his wife and three children, Mary Rose, Clara and Theodore.

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Dr. Chia-Yin Lo

Dr. Chia-Yin Lo joined Dr. Foster at Brookside Dentistry in December of 2019, and became a full partner in the practice in 2022. Dr. Lo was introduced to dentistry while working at a dental materials research lab as an undergraduate student. She was fascinated by the art and science of dentistry. Dr. Lo completed her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and a minor in chemistry from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lo graduated with her dental degree in 2006 from the University of Minnesota. She completed a residency at HCMC, and an oral surgery internship at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. She has been practicing at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis for the last 14 years, and has also served as the director of the residency program.

She is interested in comprehensive dental care. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Minnesota Academy of Comprehensive Dentistry and the American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine. She resides in Golden Valley with her husband and two children. She enjoys baking, yoga, and music.

Dr. Natalie Gomez

Dr. Natalie Gomez completed her undergraduate studies at Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Natalie completed a General Practice Residency at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. She currently practices part time at the VA Hospital providing comprehensive dental care for Veterans and is involved with the Homeless Veterans Dental Program. Dr. Natalie has completed many hours of continuing education in oral sleep medicine, dental implant surgery, orofacial pain and trigger point therapy, esthetic and cosmetic dentistry, and is certified in Invisalign therapy.

Outside of the office, Dr. Natalie spends all of her time with her husband and two children. Dr. Natalie and her family love traveling, finding amazing restaurants, and are often at the ice arena watching their son play hockey.