Education and professional associations

University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Minneapolis, MN
Through my professional affiliations, I’m able to connect and collaborate with fellow orthodontists and dentists to allow for continued growth and sharing of knowledge, ensuring that we all provide quality care to the patients we serve. I’m proud to be a professional member of the following associations:

American Board of Sleep and Breathing - Diplomate
The American Board of Sleep and Breathing (ABSB) is an independent organization that provides a Diplomate designation for dentists who provide evidence of knowledge and skill in the provision of oral appliance therapy for sleep and breathing disorders.

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine - Diplomate
Established in 1991, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) is the only non-profit national professional society dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine.

American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine - Diplomate
Established in 2004, the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) is an independent, self-designated, nonprofit testing organization of dentists who treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. Today, more than 1000 ABDSM Diplomates are providing quality treatment for patients across the country.

Board Certified - American Board of Orthodontics
Founded in 1929 as the first specialty board in dentistry, The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists.

Minnesota Association of Orthodontists
The Minnesota Association of Orthodontists (MAO) is comprised of members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO), and the MAO who reside in the state of Minnesota. There are approximately 150 specialty-trained orthodontists. In addition, there are student members comprised of the residents of the Mayo Clinic and The University of Minnesota orthodontic programs and approximately 60 retired members.

American Association of Orthodontists
Only dentists who successfully complete an accredited orthodontic residency program after dental school are accepted for membership in the American Association of Orthodontists.

American Dental Association
The American Dental Association (ADA) was established in 1859 and now has more than 163,000 members. As the world’s largest and oldest national dental association, the ADA exists to power the profession of dentistry and assist members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients.