Education & Training: DDS (1991), PhD in Mechanisms & Modulation of Orofacial Pain (1995), Certificate in Endodontics (1995), University of Iowa.

Current Roles: Chief Clinical Officer – Specialty Practices, Park Dental Partners, Inc. (2024–present); President, Dental Specialists of Minnesota, LLC (2003–present ). Full-time Endodontic Practice (1996-present)

Academic Appointment: Research Professor, Division of Endodontics, University of Minnesota (2009–present).

Clinical Practice: Endodontist, Dental Specialists of Minnesota (1998–present).

Leadership: Past President, American Association of Endodontists (2021–2022); Past President, American Board of Endodontics (2012–2013).

Research Focus: Endodontic pain, persistent pain, TMD, regenerative endodontics; over a decade of involvement in National Dental PBRN studies (Studies 17/18).

Publications: Author of >100 peer‑reviewed articles, book chapters, and national/international research abstracts in endodontics and orofacial pain.

Editorial & Scientific Service: Scientific Advisory Board, Journal of Endodontics (2003–present)

Honors & Awards: NIH Dentist‑Scientist Award, AAE Clinical Research Award (2015), Fellow of the American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists.

International Lecturer: Invited speaker at national and international meetings on endodontic pain, differential diagnosis, regenerative endodontics, and practice‑based research.