| Dr.
Brian T. Evensen - General Dentist |
Dr.
Evensen graduated from St. Olaf College and studied
dentistry at the University of Minnesota, earning
his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1988.
He continued his dental education with the completion
of the Advanced Education In General Dentistry
Residency in 1989 at Minnesota. Dr. Evensen was
employed by Valley Dental Group as an associate
general dentist in 1989 and became an owner in
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a Clinical Associate Professor, he continues his affiliation
with the U of M School of Dentistry through part-time
clinical instruction of third and fourth year students.
In
addition to dentistry, Dr. Evensen enjoys spending time
with his wife and two daughters, and outdoor activities
such as snow skiing, golfing and watersports.
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Dr.
Sandra S. Fenske - General Dentist
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Fenske is a native of New Ulm, Minnesota. After
graduating from St. Olaf College in 1984, she attended
the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
degree in 1988. Dr. Fenske was commissioned as a
Lieutenant in the United States Navy and was stationed
at Naval Air Station Moffett Field in California
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From 1992 to 1995, Dr. Fenske was
in private practice in Northern California while also
serving in the Naval Reserve. She was excited to have
the opportunity to return to Minnesota, closer to family
and friends, and accepted a full-time position with Valley
Dental Group as an associate general dentist in October
1995 and became an owner in January 2000.
Dr. Fenske is experienced in all facets of general dentistry
with an emphasis on preventative and cosmetic dentistry.
She maintains memberships in the American Dental Association
and the Minnesota Dental Association.
In addition to dentistry, Dr. Fenske enjoys spending time
with her husband and son, Taylor.
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| Dr.
John D. Gerstner - Prosthodontist |
| Dr.
John Gerstner studied as an undergraduate at the
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. He then attended
the University of Minnesota and received his DDS
in 1994. Immediately following dental school, he
continued his education at the University of Minnesota.
He completed a three year post doctorate program
in Prosthodontics in 1997. |
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Dr.
Gerstner holds membership in the American College of
Prosthodontics. He is also a member of several study
clubs in which he actively participates: Minnesota Academy
of Restorative Dentists (MARD), Implant Educational
Continuum (IEC) and the City of Lakes Seattle Study
Club.
Dr. Gerstner and his wife Meagan are both natives of
Wisconsin and have a young son Max who keeps them very
busy. Dr. Gerstner enjoys Packer Football, the Timberwolves
and Gopher basketball. He enjoys all sports and spends
much of his free time playing basketball, running and
golfing.
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| Dr.
Brian Jordan - General Dentist |
Dr. Jordan grew up in Rochester, MN. He attended
the University of Wisconsin as an undergraduate
along with his wife Meredith. Dr. Jordan is a
2001 graduate of the University of Minnesota School
of Dentistry. In 2002 Dr. Jordan joined Valley
Dental Group as a full time associate general
dentist.
Dr. Jordan performs all phases of General Dentistry,
and is particularly interested in Oral Surgery
and Endodontics. He is also trained and licensed
to provide conscious sedation. Dr. Jordan offers
oral and IV sedation to patients of Valley Dental
Group.
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Dr. Jordan is a part-time Clinical Associate Professor
at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
In his spare time Dr. Jordan enjoys playing hockey,
cooking, traveling and spending time with his wife and
son.
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| Dr.
David Klump - Periodontist |
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native of Midland, Michigan, Dr. Klump received
his DDS degree from the University of Michigan School
of Dentistry in 1986. After one year as a general
dentist, Dr. Klump began his emphasis in the non-surgical
and surgical treatment of periodontal disease, including
implant dentistry. |
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| Dr.
Klump's connection with Minneapolis goes back to his general
practice residency at the VA Medical Center from 1986
to 1987. He was a part-time clinical instructor in the
University of Minnesota Dental School from 1986 to 1992
and a clinical instructor in the Normandale Community
College Dental Hygiene Program from 1989 to 1991.
With
his wife and two children, Dr. Klump enjoys boating,
fishing, exercising, reading, cooking, stamp collecting,
music and indoor rock climbing.
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Andrew M. Liu, D.D.S. - General Dentist |
Dr.
Liu was born in Taiwan and move to New York at the
age of 15. In 1993 he began attending the State
University of New York at Buffalo, where he subsequently
received both his Bachelor of Art in Biology and
Economics and Doctor of Dental Surgery Degrees.
Following
graduation, Dr. Liu and his wife relocated to the
Twin Cities.
He
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his
dental education at the University of Minnesota by completing
a postgraduate residency of Advanced Education in General
Dentistry in 2004. In September 2004, Dr. Liu became a
full time associate with Valley Dental Group and practices
all facets of General Dentistry.
In his free time, Dr. Liu is actively involved with his
charity group as well as many volunteer works in the community.
He and his wife also enjoy many activities that the great
state of Minnesota has to offer. |
| Dr.
Eric A. Mills, D.M.D - General Dentist |
Dr. Mills was born in Washington D.C. He is the
son of Evelyn Russo Mills and Dr. Don Mills of Philadelphia.
His father, a Georgetown graduate, is a physician
in private practice. His mother has a master's degree
in embryology from Bryn Mawr.
Dr.
Mills received a bachelor's degree magna cum laude
from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. Following
a year of graduate work in biochemistry at Bryn
Mawr, he received a dental degree from Tufts. |
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Dr. Mills began his clinical professional career with
the National Health Service Corps: he fulfilled a three-year
obligation working at a clinic in Minneapolis where he
stayed on as dental director. In 1997, Dr. Mills began
a career as associate professor at the University of Minnesota
School of Dentistry where he instructed in Oral Medicine
and Diagnosis, in Radiology and in Immediate Care. He
is currently a group leader of the Comprehensive Care
Clinic. Dr. Mills joined Valley Dental Group in September
of 2002 as an associate general dentist. He treats patients
on Monday.
In addition to dentistry, Dr. Mills enjoys his family
and friends, art and architecture, travel and all kinds
of music.
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| Dr.
Hugh E. Norsted - General Dentist |
Dr. Norsted is a graduate of St. Olaf College and
the University of Minnesota, where he received his
D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) in 1971. After
two years in the Air Force, he joined Valley Dental
Group as general practitioner and owner.
Dr. Norsted's memberships include the American Dental
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Northside
Dental Society, Minneapolis District Dental Society, and
the American Academy of dental Group Practice. With AADGP,
he is on the board of directors and chairs the education/program
committee, and is serving as President in 2001 thru 2002.
He is also a surveyor for the Accreditation Association
for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Dr. Norsted enthusiastically supports the Golden
Gopher sports teams and is active in his church. He embraces
all types of music, and plays the saxophone. On weekends
and school holidays he camps, sails, and enjoys the great
outdoors with his wife and two sons.
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| Dr.
Janet G. Parsons - General Dentist |
Dr. Parsons was born and raised in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
In 1979 she began attending the University of Minnesota,
her father's Alma Mater. In 1982, Dr. Parsons was
accepted into the University of Minnesota School
of Dentistry where she subsequently received both
her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery
Degrees. Dr. Parsons continued her dental education
at the University of Minnesota by completing a postgraduate
General Practice Residency in 1987. Following the
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Dr. Parsons moved to Illinois where she and her husband
resided. She practiced general dentistry full time in
Park Ridge, Illinois and instructed restorative dentistry
part time at Northwestern University Dental School in
Chicago, Illinois until 1990.
Dr. Parsons and her husband then relocated to the Twin
Cities; their home away from home! She instructed preclinical
and clinical restorative dentistry at the University
of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Valley Dental Group
recruited Dr. Parsons in 1993 as an associate. In January
1999, Dr. Parsons became an owner of Valley Dental Group.
She currently practices full time and enjoys all facets
of General and Esthetic Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Parsons most enjoys family time
with her husband and three children. She also enjoys
running, skiing, golf and the great outdoors as well
as being an active member in her church.
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Parsons Professional Associations & Memberships
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| Dr.
Karen Reese, D.D.S., M.S. - Orthodontist |
| Dr.
Karen Reese attended the University of Minnesota
where she received her B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
in pharmacy in 1987 and worked for a number of years
as a pharmacist. She attended the University of
Minnesota School of Dentistry where she received
her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1996, her
specialty training in orthodontics in 1998 and her
M.S. (Master of Science) in dentistry in 1999. |
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Dr. Reese has practiced orthodontics for a number of
years and joined Valley Dental Group in September 2002.
Dr. Reese is a member of the American Association
of Orthodontists, Midwest Society of Orthodontics, American
Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Minneapolis
District Dental Society, Northside Dental Society, Seattle
Study Club, Implant Educational Continuum and Omicron
Kappa Upsilon.
Dr. Reese is a recipient of the American Association
of Orthodontists Award, Minnesota Association of Orthodontists
Award, American Association of Public Health Dentistry
Award, American College of Prosthodontics Achievement
Award and American College of Dentists Award.
Dr. Reese is committed to providing her patients with
the most current and up to date orthodontic technologies;
she attends three times the required amount of continuing
education.
Dr. Reese volunteers her time at local schools teaching
kids about proper dental care, provides dental assistant
training and sponsors field trips for kids. |
| Dr.
Michael Sutley - Oral Surgeon |
Dr.
Sutley received his doctor of dental surgery degree
from Loyola University in 1972. He attended graduate
school at Washington University where he studied
oral surgery.
Dr.
Sutley joined VDG in early April of 1999 and sees
patients every other Tuesday from 1:30 to 5 p.m.
in suite 102 on our first floor. |
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A
resident of Edina, Dr. Sutley is married and has two
daughters. His interests include travel, scuba diving,
reading, Civil War research, stock market investments,
horse racing and antiques.
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