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Park Dental History

A History of Innovation and Quality Care

In 1972, Dr. Greg Swenson and Dr. “Bud” Murn formed a group practice with a vision to bring consistent, high-quality, affordable dental care to their community.

Dental Group Pioneers

After meeting at a dental conference in 1969, Dr. Swenson and Dr. Murn began to discuss forming a group practice, which was a new concept for the dental community at that time. They believed a group practice could best bring consistent, high-quality, affordable dental care to a community.

There wasn’t a clear way to set up a group at the time, but in 1972, they successfully opened Brookpark Dental Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, with three dentists, three dental assistants, three hygienists and five other team members.

This first location was the engine and inspiration for future growth. In 1977, they opened another practice in Fridley, and in 1979, a third practice in Blaine. As each practice succeeded, the doctors reinvested resources to start the next practice. Park Dental continued to grow in this manner by providing excellent care for patients.

"In 1979, the group became the second dental practice in the country to be accredited by the American Academy of Dental Group Practice."

Standardization of Quality Processes

In 1979, the group became the second dental practice in the country to be accredited by the American Academy of Dental Group Practice. This experience helped set the stage for Park Dental to develop the process of standardizing patient records and patient care protocols, facilities, materials and equipment, a process that has allowed the group to remain consistent and cohesive while expanding to new practice locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Steady Growth and Specialization

Park Dental expanded from 3 to 17 locations in the 1980s, and by 1999, grew to over 100 doctors practicing at 27 general dentistry locations and 4 specialty locations. As a convenience to our patients and to provide continuity of care, Park Dental employed specialists so patients could receive comprehensive care within the group.

In 1999, these specialists formed a unique multi-specialty dental group that continues to collaborate with Park Dental for the specialty needs of our patients. The Dental Specialists now practice out of multiple locations and consist of 6 dental specialties: endodontics, oral maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics.

"We have over 140 general dentists practicing at over 50 locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin."

Organizational Structure

As a local dental group owned and led by our dentists, we have remained firmly committed to our mission to provide quality, patient-centered care.

We now have over 140 general dentists practicing at over 50 locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our doctors are an experienced group of leaders who continue to move Park Dental forward, always striving for the highest level of clinical care and personal service for our patients.

"Our values are the same today as they were when we opened our first practice in 1972. Patient-centered care, clinical excellence and integrity, respect, community, collaboration, education…"

Our Values Remain the Same

Our values are the same today as they were when we opened our first practice in 1972. Patient-centered care, clinical excellence and integrity, respect, community, collaboration, education…these values have made us what we have become and will continue to guide us into the future.

We are proud of our history and excited to be a part of your future by providing a lifetime of dental health through quality, patient-centered care.

Park Dental founders, Dr. Swenson and Dr. Murn, in the 1970s

Dr. Gregory Swenson was born and raised on a farm near Grove City, Minnesota. He received a Bachelor of Science degree at St. John’s University and graduated from Loyola University Dental School in Chicago. He then moved back to Minnesota to set up his first dental practice in Brooklyn Center.

Dr. Brian “Bud” Murn grew up in Ely, Minnesota. Immediately following high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served on the USDD 513 (Destroyer). He received his undergraduate degree and studied dentistry at the University of Minnesota. He first practiced in Roseau, MN, then in Minneapolis.

Park Dental History Timeline

  • 1972

    Dr. Swenson and Dr. Murn open Brookpark Dental Center.

  • 1974

    The doctors begin structuring the group practice and creating a blueprint for expansion.

  • 1979

    Brookpark Dental Center becomes the first group practice in Minnesota to be accredited by the American Academy of Dental Group Practice.

  • 1980

    Park Dental joins with three other group practices under the name Park Dental Health Centers (PDHC) and becomes provider for MedCenters Health Plan.

  • 1981-1984

    Five additional Park Dental practices open, including Park Dental St. Louis Park, bringing the total to eight locations.

  • 1985-1987

    Six new Park Dental practices open, and The Facial Pain Center is added to the Edina practice.

  • 1988-1990

    Four new practices open, including Park Dental LaSalle Plaza in downtown Minneapolis, Park Dental Shakopee and Park Dental Eden Prairie.

  • 1992

    Park Dental implements Managing Total Quality and develops Dental Care Guidelines, the first such project in the dental industry at the time.

  • 1994-1997

    New practices open in Maple Grove, Eagan, St. Paul, Richfield, Apple Valley, Woodbury and Chaska. Patient satisfaction surveys are implemented in 1996.

  • 2001

    Brookpark, the original Park Dental location, is rebuilt.

  • 2005

    Dr. Gulon is appointed president and Chief Executive Officer of Park Dental.

  • 2012

    Riverdale practice opens in Coon Rapids.

  • 2013

    Park Dental converts all practices to digital imaging. There are now 26 Park Dental locations.

  • 2014

    St. Croix Valley Dental joins Park Dental, bringing the total number of practices to 37. Park Dental implements Electronic Dental Records (QDW).

  • 2015

    Park Dental launches Vision 2030, its ongoing strategic plan, and grows to 40 practices.

  • 2016

    Park Dental expands to Cottage Grove and Rochester, MN.

  • 2017

    Park Dental opens locations in Owatonna and Elk River, MN. Park Dental is named the "Trusted Dentist for the Minnesota Vikings."

  • 2018

    Park Dental achieves accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Park Dental is named a Top 150 Workplace by the Star Tribune newspaper. Park Dental opens first practice in Duluth, MN.

  • 2019

    Park Dental is named the "Trusted Dentist of Minnesota United FC." Park Dental again named a Top Workplace by the Star Tribune newspaper. Dr. Christopher E. Steele appointed president of Park Dental. Parker, mascot for the new Park Dental Kids Club, makes his debut. Park Dental reaches 50 practices with new locations in Apple Valley, Duluth, Eagan, and Plymouth, MN.

  • 2020

    Park Dental opens second location in Woodbury. Park Dental successfully reopens all location after 2 month mandatory closure due to COVID-19.

  • 2021

    Park Dental High Pointe relocates just south of its original location and is renamed to Park Dental Radio Drive.

  • 2022

    Park Dental Celebrates it's 50th Anniversary.

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