Community Involvement

A career at Park Dental is rewarding in many ways. One is our steadfast commitment to sharing the importance of good dental health — throughout the community. If you join Park Dental, you'll have many opportunities to get involved.

Teaching Future Professionals

Numerous Park Dental doctors and team members share their expertise by teaching the future dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants enrolled in these schools:

• University of Minnesota Dental School
• Hennepin County Medical Center
• Normandale Community College
• Other technical and community colleges

Serving on dental advisory boards

Many Park Dental professionals are asked to serve on the dental advisory boards of these metropolitan schools, helping ensure excellence in dental education:

• University of Minnesota
• Normandale Community College
• Century College
• Hennepin Technical College
• Minneapolis Community College
• Argosy University

Strengthening professional associations

The current president-elect of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) is a 15-year Park Dental team member. Another team member is a recent past president. Numerous other Park Dental professionals have held leadership roles in national organizations, giving generously of their time and expertise.

Teaching children to brush!

Park Dental doctors and team members enjoy teaching children at neighborhood elementary schools about good dental hygiene.

Educating the community

You've probably spoken with friendly, informative Park Dental doctors and team members at neighborhood festivals or community events. We also participate in health fairs in the business community. Additionally, Park Dental is proud to support the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and children's programming on Twin Cities Public Television.