Meet our doctors below! They are excited help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. With high standards of quality and integrity, they’re motivated to achieve the best results for your family.
Owner
At Forestview, my goal is to give each of my patients exceptional, personalized care, and to guide them along their path to a smile they can be proud of. My patients and I are a team, and together, we’ll create a plan that works for you. I’ve worked diligently to gain the knowledge and experience that inspires confidence in my patients, and I use modern techniques and technology to achieve predictable results. I know you want the best for your oral health, and I want to be your trusted partner for years to come. After a decade away, I’m grateful to be back in my home state and to continue the great legacy of Forestview Family Dentistry!
I grew up in Eagan, MN, and graduated from St. Olaf College, where I played 4 years of football (Go Oles!). I then received a scholarship to dental school through the US Army and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Immediately after graduation, I completed a rigorous 2-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Ft. Hood, TX, earning a master’s in oral biology in the process. While there, I received extensive instruction in all phases of general dentistry. I then spent 3 years at Ft. Eustis, VA, where I was an instructor at the Langley AFB residency, before separating from active duty and moving back to MN. Not quite done with the service, I joined the MN Army National Guard for 2 years. I now teach part-time at the U of M.
While I am proud to be a veteran and also a teacher, I’m also proud to be one of the few dentists to be both a diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry and a Fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry.
I now live in Plymouth with my wife and young daughter. Outside of the office, you can catch me enjoying the outdoors with my family and trying new restaurants with friends.
I’m glad you stopped by. Welcome to Forestview!
Formal Education
Bachelor of Arts, St. Olaf College
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
Master’s Degree in Oral Biology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Certifications
Diplomate with the American Board of General Dentistry
Fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry
Associations
Adjunct assistant professor, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Owner
Serving the patients of Forestview with the high standard of quality and integrity is a tradition I look forward to continuing. When it comes to patients’ oral health, everyone has both unique needs and previous experiences with dental care. My passion is collaborating with patients to discover their needs and desires, while providing the education that allows each person to choose the care that’s right for them.
I’m originally from Shawnee, Kansas, but grew up making frequent trips to Minnesota to visit my grandparents and extended family. I completed my undergraduate studies at Union University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dental school then took me to the West Coast, where I attended Loma Linda University in Southern California.
Having taken hundreds of hours of continuing education from top clinicians around the country, I prioritize staying current on the latest advancements in dentistry. I am a member of both The Academy of General Dentistry and The American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Driven by a passion for service, I have also dedicated over 500 hours to volunteering my skills both locally and abroad, including Micronesia, Peru, and Nicaragua.
Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children. We can usually be found on the lake, exploring parks, skiing/snow boarding, and biking.
I’m looking forward to meeting you!
Formal Education
Bachelor of Science, Union College
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Loma Linda University
Associations
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Facial Esthenics
