MINNEAPOLIS, MN – New officers and trustees were elected at the Minnesota Dental Association’s annual House of Delegates meeting on September 25.

The newly-elected 2020-2021 officers include: Dr. James Nickman as president; Dr. Amber Cziok as president-elect; Dr. Tim Holland as first vice-president; and Dr. Rose Perpich as second vice-president. Dr. Stephen McDonnell was elected as speaker of the house. Continuing his term as treasurer is Dr. Doug Williams.

Dr. James Nickman practices in several Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Services locations in the Twin Cities. Dr. Cziok practices at Sibley Dental in Litchfield. Dr. Holland practices at Holland Family Dental in Owatonna. Dr. Williams practices at Great River Dentistry in Bemidji. Dr. McDonnell practices at Park Dental in Inver Grove Heights.

Elected to fill remaining terms as trustees were Dr. Geetha Damodaran (White Bear Lake), Saint Paul District; Dr. Kimberly Lindquist (Duluth), Northeastern District; Dr. Zach Hazelton (Bemidji), Northwestern District.

Reelected to a second term as trustee was Dr. Scott Wagnild (Fergus Falls), West Central District.

Other trustees currently serving include: Dr. John Noack (Northfield), Southeastern District; Dr. Grant Sorensen (Worthington), Southern District; Dr. Teresa Fong (Minneapolis), Minneapolis District; and Hallie Schley (Minneapolis), Student District.

The Association looks forward to a successful year working under the direction of these dedicated leaders.

The Minnesota Dental Association is the voice of dentistry in Minnesota, representing practicing dentists. It is committed to the highest standards of oral health and access to care for all Minnesotans. You can learn more at www.mndental.org.