Stylish Smiles

Education

• D.D.S. Degree, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1983
• B.S. Degree, Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1979

Academic and Administrative Appointments
      • American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, member, 2002-Present
      • American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, chair, 2006-present
      • Examiner for Accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 1998-Present
      • Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an affiliate of the AACD, President, 1995-1997
      • Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an affiliate of the AACD, Board of Directors, 1993-2001
      • 21st Century Study Club, a Seattle Study Club, Advisory Board, 1999-Present
      • Course Proctor, Restorative Esthetics-Live Patient Hands On, Robert Nixon, DMD-Course Director, Valley Dental Arts, Stillwater, MN. 1991-1999
      • 3M ESPE Council for Innovative Dentistry, 2004 - present
      • Dentist for the, Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant, 2004 - Present

Professional Affiliations
     • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
     • Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
     • American Dental Association
     • Academy of General Dentistry
     • Minnesota Dental Association
     • Minneapolis District Dental Society
     • Chicago Dental Society

Honors and Awards

     •American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation, 1997
     •Outstanding Service Award, Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 1997
     •American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Gallery/ Celebration of Smiles , recognized consistently since 1996
     •Top Dentist, MPLS/STPAUL MAGAZINE, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007
     •Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1973
     •The Best Dentists In America, 2004, 2005

Presentations and Publications
     • “Creating Seamless Natural Beauty In Porcelain Veneers With Predictable Cementation Techniques”, AACD Scientific Session, May 2007
     • “Creating Natural Beauty With Porcelain Veneers: A Predictable Formula For Clinical Success and Patient Satisfaction”, A Lecture/ Hands-on Format, New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA Annual Session, April 12, 2007
     • “Creating Predictable Enjoyment and Patient Satisfaction with Porcelain Veeners”, A Lecture/ Hands-on Format, Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, February, 2007
     • Editorial, Oral Health Journal of Canada, February 2006
     • “A Multidisciplinary Approach…All-Ceramic Crowns and Feldspathic Veneers”, Oral Health Journal of Canada, April 2006
     • “Cementing Porcelain Laminate Veneers”, Dental Economics, March 2005
     • “A Multidisciplinary Approach…All-Ceramic Crowns and Feldspathic Veneers”, Synergy in Dentistry, a supplement to Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice, March 2005
     • “Functional Esthetics: Treatment Planning For Success”, A 2-Day Live Patient Demonstration, Seattle Study Club, Amara Institute, Stillwater, MN., March 2001
     • “Functional Esthetics: Treatment Planning For Success”, Star Of The North Meeting, Minneapolis, April 2001, AACD Scientific Session, May 2000
     • “Predictable Occlusal Harmony Simplified”, AACD Scientific Session, May 1999
     • “...Current Trends In Anterior Implant Reconstruction...”, The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Summer 2000
     • “Implant News and Views”, July 1999
     • “Functional Esthetics: Treatment Planning For Success”, A 2-Day Live Patient Demonstration, Seattle Study Club, Amara Institute, Stillwater, MN., March 2001
     • “Functional Esthetics: Treatment Planning For Success”, Star Of The North Meeting, Minneapolis, April 2001, AACD Scientific Session, May 2000
     • “Predictable Occlusal Harmony Simplified”, AACD Scientific Session, May 1999
     • “...Current Trends In Anterior Impant Reconstruction…”, The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Summer 2000
     • Implant News and Views, July 1999

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