Dr. Heldridge is from St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He completed his surgery training at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. Dr. Heldridge was drafted for military duty during Vietnam and completed four years of active duty with the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force. During these four years he honed his surgical skills doing mostly trauma, reconstructive, and orthognathic surgery. Dr. Heldridge, along with his wife Maggie, enjoys outdoor activities, photography, and has a passion for cooking and travel. He also enjoys family time with his three grown children and eight grandchildren.