St. Paul-Minneapolis Cosmetic 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 reconstructions, 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 practice goal is to deliver the best care available. He has had extensive and ongoing education at The Center for Advanced Study in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Center for Advanced Dental Study 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, concepts of complete dentistry that must be understood to permit successful cosmetic dentistry, and 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 reconstruction, 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 cosmetic 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.   The staff at Lake Area Dental share Dr. Jaksa’s goals of excellence in dentistry.  A team approach is taken to deliver optimum dental care.

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   ONGOING EDUCATION • The Center for Advanced Dental Studies, St. Petersburg, Florida • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry • The Spear Institute at Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, Scottsdale, AZ • North Oaks Frank Spear Study Club