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3 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
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 retr
Read More Read less 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 retr
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- Hennepin County Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Smiles At France
4999 France Ave S Ste 230Minneapolis, MN 55410 Tel: (612) 824-7033
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 2:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Allen Cook
Medical Specialties
Dr. David Allen Cook has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. David Allen Cook has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
MEDICAL LICENSE
Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Minnesota, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Hennepin County Medical Center
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