Biography

 · University of Wisconsin, Madison
1976 Degree: Bachelors of Science, Zoology (BS)
Marquette University, School of Dentistry
1981 Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

DAVID A. COOK, DDS, PA   Education  · Hennepin County Medical Center    1981-82 Certificate: Hospital General Practice Dental Residency · Marquette University, School of Dentistry    1981 Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)   Continuing Education 75 to 250+ hours spent annually on continuing education, many of which are one-on-one, hands-on training with peers and top national educators. Active subscriber to Clinical Research Associates, which aggressively evaluates new techniques, technology and materials independent from dental manufacturers. Focused areas of study: Aesthetic Dentistry Temporal Mandibular Disorders and Bite Problems Clenching and Grinding (Bruxism) Disorders Tooth Wear From Stomach Acids, Acidic Drinks/Foods and Aggressive Brushing Wear Restorative Dentistry Cerec CAD/CAM, Computerized Dentistry Emerging Technology and Dental Materials Implant Dentistry Periodontal and Preventative Dentistry Endodontics (Root Canal) Therapy Diagnostic Digital Photography

Organizations

• Minnesota Academy of Restorative Dentistry
  • Past Board of Directors, Member at Large
  • Program Chair for 2003/04
• Minnesota Prosthodontic Society
  • Past President
• L.D. Pankey Alumni
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon - Honorary Dental Society
• RPO Study Club
  • Emphasis on Clenching Disorders, Reconstruction, Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry Under the Personal Mentoring of Dr. Henry Tanner
• West Suburban Study Club, a Seattle Implant Study Club
  • Emphasis on Implant, Reconstruction, Restorative, Periodontal and Aesthetic Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Minnesota Dental Association
• Minneapolis District Dental Society
• Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), Central Division.
  • Level III Certified since 1975
  • Education and Certification Examiner since 1981
  • Past Ed/Cert Committee Member
  • Past National Education Committee Member

Awards

• Top Dentist Award, Minnesota Monthly Magazine, July 2007
  • General Dentistry (Cosmetic)
• Top Dentist Award, Mpls/St Paul Magazine, June 2007
  • Top Cosmetic Dentist
  • Top General Dentist
  • Link to article
• Top Dentist Award, Mpls/St Paul Magazine, June 2005
  • Top Cosmetic Dentist
  • Top General Dentist
• Top Dentist Award, Mpls/St Paul Magazine, June 2002
  • Top Cosmetic Dentist
  • Top General Dentist
• Top Dentist Award, Mpls/St Paul Magazine, June 2000
  • Top Cosmetic Dentist
  • Top General Dentist
• Member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society, Marquette University, School of Dentistry, 1981
  • Recognition Of Being In the Top 10% of the Graduating Dental Class
• 1981 Co-recipient of the Wisconsin Dental Study Club Award
  • Recognizes the Two Distinguished Graduating Dentists With the Best Clinical Skills

Lecture and Hands-On Presentations by Dr. Cook

• "Good Bites Gone Bad" Helping unhealthy occlusion become healthy
  • GBGB 1-Distinguishing Occlusal Health from Disease
  • GBGB 2-Keeping Score
  • GBGB 3-The Incisal Edge
  • GBGB 4-Group Function
  • GBGB 5-The Tanner (and Other) Appliance
  • GBGB 6-Equilibration—How To
  • GBGB 7-Managing Without Cuspids
  • GBGB 8-Other Case Presentations
  For shorter study club presentations, any of the above modules can be used as a stand-alone session.
• Digital Dental Photography
  • Lecture-Unlimited attendance, half-day
    • This large group lecture presentation focuses on integrating digital photography into our busy practices. It is a general overview of photography, emphasizing the digital format and its use for dentistry. The full dental diagnostic digital series is discussed as well as positioning of the dentist, patient and assistant for each clinical view. Mirror and retractor techniques are covered.
  • Hands-On Workshop-Limited attendance, half-day
    • This small-group participation session is where we actually learn to take the complete dental diagnostic digital photographic series. Each person is encouraged to bring a clinical digital camera, mirrors and retractors. For those who have not purchased a camera or equipment, cameras and supplies will be available. You will practice taking each clinical image, emphasizing photographer, patient, and assistant positioning as well as retracting and mirror placement techniques. Computer photo storage and retrieval management will be discussed and practiced using a simple consumer program (ACDSee™).
      
      This session can be held in your dental office, my dental office or at any study club location. If the group is larger than 8, I will partner with another presenter. The best group is size 4. Each can play the role of photographer, patient, assistant and observer.