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Qualities of a Top Dentist: Ongoing Education

Posted on April 25, 2010 11:08PM in Advanced Dentistry, Continuing Education, Dr. Mark Kleive, Spear Institute

With the recent notification, that Dr. Mark Kleive will be named a Top Dentist for 2010 in Minnesota Monthly Magazine’s July edition, we’ve started thinking about what qualities make up a top dentist. Below are our thoughts.

Today, it’s more important than ever for dental professionals to stay abreast of technological advancements. The development of advanced dental materials, equipment, and procedures—as well as the increased availability of consumer dental products—make the need for advanced dental training a top priority.

While every state requires dentists to complete continuing education, you may be surprised to learn that a vast majority meet only the minimal requirements. Dr. Kleive chooses to exceed minimum requirements, in order to have a stronger grasp of the latest procedures and materials and a higher standard of service excellence.

Today’s best dentists utilize advanced dental training and techniques to transform self-conscious smiles into radiant displays, and to preserve and protect good dental health.

Ongoing education:

Allows treatments to be faster, more accurate, and virtually pain-free.
Trains dentists on the latest procedures and materials which help patients teeth to perform beautifully for decades, if not for a lifetime.
Also broadens a dentist’s professional network, allowing them to tap into the expertise of other top dentists for questions or referrals.

Patients of dentists who seek advanced training have plenty of reasons to smile. Not only do they reap the rewards of the latest dental technologies and virtually pain-free procedures, they also have something that can’t be quantified: peace of mind.

Dr. Mark Kleive and his team of dental professionals have demonstrated a strong commitment to ongoing education and training. Dr. Kleive has both attended and instructed classes at Spear Education in Scottsdale, and the Pankey Institute, two of our nation’s premier post-graduate training facilities.

This higher level of knowledge has allowed his practice to provide first-rate diagnostics and treatment to patients of all ages and conditions. Learn more about Dr. Kleive, view his patient testimonials, and see before-and-after patient photos in his smile gallery.

We are proud to be named as a Minnesota Top Dentist!

Mark’s Dental Treatment Philosophy

Posted on October 14, 2009 7:20PM in Advanced Dentistry, Continuing Education

I am a solo, fee-for-service dentist in Maplewood, MN. Every part of our office vision and mission is centered on getting to know our patients and guiding them to be stronger advocates for their own health. The more we know about their goals the more we are likely to offer services that are in alignment of them. Being that we are not affiliated with any specific dental insurance plans and their restrictive reimbursement schedules, we have the freedom to take the appropriate time with each individual and work with them in a way that “fits” for them.

In my 13 years of clinical practice I have found that the individuals who are most involved in their care are the healthiest – not a shock for you to read I’m sure.

Give us a try, contact us today to set up a no-fee dental consultatio n, or check out our new patient specials.