EDUCATION
- 1978 Bachelor of Science with Distinction Degree from the University of Minnesota
- 1980 Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Minnesota Dental Association
- St. Paul District Dental Society
AWARDS
- America’s Top Dentists by Consumers Research Council of America:2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
ONGOING EDUCATION
- The Dawson Academy, St. Petersburg, Florida
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- The Spear Institute at Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, Scottsdale, AZ
- North Oaks Frank Spear Study Club
St. Paul-Minneapolis, White Bear Lake Cosmetic Dentist and Restorative Dentist
Each cosmetic dentist varies significantly in their experience and education, the materials they use, their diagnostic clinical skills and how they treat their patients.
As an experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Jaksa takes a comprehensive approach to your dental needs. Dr. Jaksa is committed to educating patients about their cosmetic dental choices. He is meticulous about his work and has a complete understanding of the best choices of dental materials. In addition, he has a working relationship with some of the best porcelain ceramists in the world. Equally important, Dr. Jaksa has a complete understanding of dental function (occlusion), so that your dentistry will last for many years.
Dr. Jaksa’s other services provided are: cleanings and preventive care, full mouth rehabilitations, restorative dentistry; including white fillings, teeth whitening, TMJ treatment, oral surgery, implant dentistry, root canal treatment, dentures, periodontal tissue management and children’s dentistry.
Dr. Jaksa’s goal is to deliver the best care available. He has had extensive and ongoing education at The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Peter Dawson’s Academy is recognized as one of the premier post graduate learning centers in the profession. It is here that Dr. Jaksa is able to study with the best doctors in the world. Topics studied include: comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, temporomandibular joint function (TMJ) and treatment and concepts of complete dentistry. This must be understood to permit successful cosmetic dentistry. Also studied, are the principles of complete smile design, to permit the most beautiful cosmetic result. Dr. Jaksa’s education allows him to treat even the most difficult cosmetic cases, such as; the full mouth rehabilitation and done with excellence. These principles understood by Dr. Jaksa are not only fundamental to cosmetic dentistry but to all dentistry. Dr. Jaksa has the education and skills to preserve your dentition throughout your life.
Dr. Jaksa is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which is an international group at the forefront of aesthetic dentistry. Its annual meeting is frequented by the very best in his profession. The meeting features the latest advancements in materials and procedures. It promotes excellence in cosmetic dentistry and teaches Dr. Jaksa to be among the best of his profession.
Dr. Jaksa now also studies at the recently established Spear Institute at Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona with world respected Dr. Frank Spear. This new learning center allows Dr. Jaksa to continue his passion for excellence in dentistry with his very best peers.
The staff at Lake Area Dental shares Dr. Jaksa’s goals of excellence in dentistry. A team approach is taken to deliver optimum dental care.
Email us: staff@ladpa.com
Lake Area Dental, P.A. | Stephen W. Jaksa, DDS | 4801 Highway 61 | Oak Ridge Business Centre, Suite 301
White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | Office: 651-762-8474 | Fax: 651-762-7821
