Alice M. Ottavi, DDS, is a 1985 graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She completed post-graduate study in general dentistry at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Dr. Ottavi has extensive clinical experience in the practice of comprehensive restorative dentistry. She is dedicated to excellence and professional development through participation in continuing education courses, and belongs to several study clubs with special emphasis in implants, cosmetic dentistry, and clear aligner braces.
Dr. Ottavi joined ADT Dental in 1997 and became part of the Apple Tree Dental team in early 2023 and served as the Center Director for the ADT Minneapolis Center until September 2025.
In her 40 years of private practice Dr. Ottavi enjoyed creating long-term relationships with her patients,providing for their dental needs, and sharing in their lives. In addition, Dr. Ottavi serves on the Board of Directors for Ready, Set, Smile, a nonprofit that Dr. Ottavi co-founded with Dr. Adele Della Torre to bring dental services to underserved Minneapolis children through school-based programs. Dr. Ottavi's community services also included providing dental care for Project Homeless Connect and Give Kids A Smile.
Outside of dentistry and volunteering, Dr. Ottavi enjoys spending time with her partner, two grown daughters, her dog Chester, caring for her grandson, and studying classical piano at the MacPhail Center for Music.