Dr. Kristen E Berning, DDS

Dr. Kristen Berning is the eldest of Dr. Ted Murray's 3 daughters. A most distinguished 1998 graduate of Wahlert High School, Dr. Berning graduated summa cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota and competed on the St. Thomas swim team for 4 years. She then went on to receive her DDS degree from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2006.Dr. Berning chose to join her father, Dr. Ted Murray, in practice at Exceptional Dentistry, where she enjoys working with patients of all ages. She provides a wide range of general dentistry services, with a focus on high quality and cosmetic dental care. She also uses a laser to provide treatment for tongue and lip ties, especially for infants with feeding difficulties due to poor latch. She has attended tongue-tie courses by Dr. Larry Kotlow, Dr. Bobby Ghaheri, and Dr. Soroush Zaghi.Dr. Berning is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General …Dentistry. Dr. Berning has attended the prestigious Las Vegas Dental Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), following closely in the footsteps of Dr. Murray's esteemed training. She earned a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in 2011, making her one of a small number of female dentists in the state of Iowa to achieve the status. In 2015, Dr. Berning earned the prestigious Mastership award from the AGD for completing 1000+ hours of continuing education in all aspects of general dentistry. Iowa MAGD dentist Dubuque Dr. Kristen BerningDr. Berning completed a rigorous 510 hour Postgraduate Program in Contemporary & Esthetic Dentistry at the University of Minnesota and earned a Certificate in Esthetic Dentistry. She is committed to staying current in dental knowledge, and enjoys the continual learning available in her profession.Dr. Kristen Berning is involved with the local dental groups including the Dubuque County and Dubuque District Dental Societies. She is a past president of the Dubuque County Dental Society. She served on the Healthy Mouths/Healthy Children Board for several years. She volunteers at the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) dental assisting program helping dental assistants to learn various dental procedures. Dr. Berning also participates in the annual Give Kids a Smile Day by providing free dental work to children in need. She was a volunteer dentist at the 2016 Iowa Mission of Mercy in Dubuque. This event provided free dental care to hundreds of people in need.Dr. Berning resides in Dubuque with her husband Tim, and their four children.When you or your family need superior dental care, count on Dr. Berning's gentle touch and modern techniques to achieve a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. Please contact our dental office today or call 563-556-2711 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Berning at Exceptional Dentistry, serving the Tri State area: Iowa, Illinois & Wisconsin.