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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Board of Dentistry


Address

335 Randolph Ave Suite 250
St. Paul , MN
55102

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Board

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 150A.02
Enabled: 01-01-1885
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Bridgett Anderson
(612) 548-2127
CHAIR
Heidi Donnelly
(612) 548-2127

TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Executive Director
Bridgett.Anderson@state.mn.us
(612) 548-2127
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
heidi.donnelly@state.mn.us
(612) 548-2127
Yes
Membership
The board is composed of five dentists, one dental hygienist, one licensed dental assistant, and two public members. No member shall be eligible for an appointment to more than two consecutive four-year terms.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $75.00
  • Other Compensation: Mileage as applicable

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The board examines, licenses and regulates dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants and enforces the Minnesota Dental Practices Act. 

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Licensing and discipline related to dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants.

Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 8am-2pm
Meeting Frequency: Four (4) board meetings are held per year; with more than 30 committee meetings per year.

Meetings are held at:
335 Randolph Ave St Paul MN 55102 also Webex option available for all public meetings


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 20800.00
Total Appropriations: $1.40
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses:

Expenses Description:


Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions

NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Shauna Avikainen Dental Assistant 11/27/2025
Jody Falbo Dental Assistant 12/9/2025
Jodie Quinn Dental Assistant 11/13/2025
Katie Rivard AAS, LDA, CDA, DISIPC Dental Assistant 12/3/2025
Mr Hussein Sheikh Dental Assistant 12/22/2025
Ms Maygnia Thao Dental Assistant 12/16/2025
Michelle Bebeau Dentist 11/13/2025
Dr. Laurie Goldenberg Dentist 11/16/2025

No pending appointments found.

POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
 No Direct Appointments were found.

Current Members (9)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Dental Assistant
Governor
Filled
01/07/2030
Dental Hygienist
Governor
Filled
01/01/2029
Dentist #1
Governor
Filled
01/01/2029
Dentist #2
Governor
Filled
01/07/2030
Dentist #3
Governor
Filled
01/03/2028
Dentist #4
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
Dentist #5
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027
Public Member #1
Governor
Filled
01/03/2028
Public Member #2
Governor
Filled
01/04/2027