The field of orthodontics is so rewarding because of the wonderful smiles we create and how those smiles increase the self-esteem of our patients. I love my patients' variety of personalities and I truly enjoy watching my younger patients grow up into wonderful adults.

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Biology - Southern Methodist University
• Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of Iowa Dental School
• Orthodontics Graduate Certificate  - University of Southern California Dental School

Continuing Education

Though the State Board of Dentistry requires a number of continuing education hours every year, I far surpass those requirements by attending seminars on various orthodontic topics and related dental issues at local and national association meetings to keep up to date on current topics and technology.

Professional Memberships

• American Dental Association
• American Association of Orthodontists
• American Cleft Palate Association
• Minnesota Dental Association
• Minnesota Association of Orthodontists
• Midwestern Association of Orthodontists
• Minneapolis District Dental Society
• Minnetonka Dental Study Club

Outside the Office

I am originally from Sioux City, Iowa, and now reside in Tonka Bay with my wife, Cindy. We have a daughter named Jennifer, a son-in-law named Kevin, a grandson named Conrad, and twin granddaughters, Emilee and Lucie. We also have a new miniature Schnauzer puppy. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and tennis, downhill skiing, fishing, hunting, and windsurfing. I am a member of the Wayzata Chamber of Commerce and have been an orthodontic consultant for over 25 years for the Minneapolis Children's Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic. I am also a provider for Smiles Change Lives, a program to provide braces free to deserving children who could not otherwise afford it.