Minnesota Board of Dentistry

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Congratulations to Dr. Mark Roszkowski, our newest Board appointment! Dr. Mark Roszkowski completed his undergraduate degree in Wisconsin and moved to Minnesota in 1987 where he graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He then completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and earned a PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota. After completing his residency and graduate school, he moved to Texas, where he served as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During his academic career, he had the opportunity to train oral surgery residents and participate in clinical and basic science research on the mechanisms of pain and post-operative inflammation. He transitioned from academic to private practice in 2002. Dr. Roszkowski is currently a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and CEO of South Suburban Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, with four clinics south of the Twin Cities. As a lifelong learner with an interest in a more holistic and integrative approach to medicine and dentistry, he recently completed an additional degree in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Mark is active in local, state, and national dental societies and also represents Minnesota in the House of Delegates of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He and his wife are recent empty nesters, now that their children are off to college.

Dr. Hassan Ismail, DDS, FAGD passed the gavel to our new Board President Heidi Donnelly, LDA last week. Also pictured are Dr. Ashley Johnson DMD and Trina Courtright DH, ADT, who are also serving on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry Executive Committee for 2025!

Are you a rural Minnesota Dentist that is looking for a new volunteer role? RHAC has a dentist member opening! The Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC) is a statewide forum for rural health interests. The twenty-two member committee representing licensed health care and higher education professionals, legislative officials and consumers. RHAC advises the Commissioner of Health and leaders in other state agencies on rural health issues. To apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gZXhqYSd

Check out a recent Northwest Dentistry article by Board member Rick Nolting! Air Crash Exercise Report: Rochester 2024.

Honoring the work and service for the last eight years Angie Rake has contributed to the mission of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry to protect health and safety in dentistry. Hassan Ismail, DDS, FAGD #dentalboard #publicservice

Minnesota Board of Dentistry Minnesota Board of Dentistry President Dr. Angie Rake and Dr. Bobby McNeill share an important message on"Breaking the Stigma: A Candid Conversation on Substance Use Disorders" in this recent AAOMS On the Go Podcast Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gwbyBw9j #endstigma #substanceusedisorder

INTRODUCING Kara Kraemer! The Minnesota Board of Dentistry would like to welcome Kara Kraemer as the newest member of the team! She has taken on the role of Board Investigator for the Practitioner Review Division. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Science. She has several years of previous experience in being an Investigator and her most recent role was as a Death Investigator for the Medical Examiner’s Office. Welcome, Kara!

Mary Liesch, the Minnesota Board of Dentistry's long-term Senior Investigator is retiring next month after 32 years of service to the State of Minnesota! Wishing Mary the best on her next adventure! She certainly will be missed by the team and members. We are so proud of all your accomplishments and contributions over the years! Congrats!

Rule Changes effective Monday June 10th 2024