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With his 45 years’ experience in comprehensive dentistry, patients know they’re in safe hands with Dennis Simmons, DDS, of Brite Smiles Dental Care in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Dr. Simmons did his undergraduate at Hamline University after graduating from Burnsville High School. He was interested in being a dentist at a very young age because he liked the “tools” the dentist had. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1976, with a Class Honor in prosthetics. Following graduation, he did a three-year internship in periodontics.
His first practice was in Chaska, Minnesota. He followed that by opening a practice in Burnsville. As the owner of Brite Smiles Dental Care he continues his passion for dentistry, to ensure his patients continue to enjoy healthy smiles for years to come.
Dr. Simmons has had a strong commitment to learning throughout his career. He has completed an additional 2,500 plus hours in advanced training in all aspects of dental care. He has advanced training in occlusion, surgery, endodontic, periodontics, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, TMD and TMJ disorders and implantology placement and restoration.
His extensive training and commitment to stay at the forefront of dental innovation have helped him to earn the status of Diplomate from the International Congress of Oral Implantology. This status puts him in the elite among dentists in Minnesota, the Apple Valley, and the southern metro area.
He continues to focus on providing the highest quality of dental care. He is passionate about adopting the most advanced techniques in treatment to ensure that his patients have the optimal care they need to enjoy healthy smiles for a lifetime.
Dr. Simmons’ professional memberships also include the Minnesota Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology, and the American College of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Simmons enjoys traveling, motorcycle rides, flying airplanes, fly fishing and taking his wife camping out west in her Airstream.
“Best dentist and team. They really care and do their best to make you feel special. Always have a smile and I always leave knowing I was in the best care. Thank you Dr. Simmons and all your staff. ”
Dr. Zuidema was born and raised in Sterling, Illinois. After graduating from Sterling High School, she completed her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry at Northern Illinois University, graduating with university honors. She then went on to graduate with distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Dr. Zuidema is Invisalign Certified, and her professional memberships include the American Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Association. She is committed to providing the highest quality care to patients, and regularly attends continuing education seminars.
In her free time, she enjoys downhill skiing, biking, and spending time with family.
“Another dentist told me that I needed extensive dental restoration, which did not make sense since iI go to the dentist regularly. I went to Brite Smiles for a 2nd opinion and sure enough, I really only needed 1 crown. It's a well run office with experienced staff.”
Lauren
Zuidema
Dentist
8977 Hunters Way
Apple Valley, MN 55124
4.8(18)
Dr. Nathaniel Cogswell, DDS
Dentist 15.9 mi
2233 Energy Park Drive
Street 400
Saint Paul, MN 55108
Hibernation Sleep MN in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a practice dedicated to providing treatment for those looking to deepen their sleep to the level of “hibernation” so that they can wake up feeling refreshed, rested, and ready to tackle the opportunities of a new day. Led by sleep apnea dentist Nathaniel Cogswell, DDS, DABDSM, the Dr. Cogswell received his dental degree from the University of Minnesota and was prompted to delve into the world of dental sleep medicine while studying the effects of the airway on tooth and jaw position and development. The more he learned about sleep apnea, the more he became committed to helping others receive treatment for this life-limiting disease. He has committed to learning all he can about sleep apnea and dental sleep medicine to provide the best treatments with the best equipment for his patients.
Dr. Cogswell is a member of the Minnesota Sleep Society, a Diplomate with both the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA), and a Fellow with the International Academy of Sleep (IAOS).
Dr. Cogswell and the Hibernation Sleep MN team offer several solutions for individuals affected by conditions like chronic fatigue, insomnia, sleep apnea, and snoring. Focusing on non-invasive treatment alternatives to CPAP treatments, the team provides several oral appliances and sleep apnea mouthpieces. These are custom made from digital scans of your teeth and selected based upon what will be most comfortable for your mouth.
If you’re a snorer or suspect that you have sleep apnea, call Hibernation Sleep MN or request an appointment online today. We offer complimentary (no-charge) initial consultations and are always looking to educate patients on sleep breathing options as well as help with referral options & resources.team is dedicated to helping you achieve better quality sleep.
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