Roderick D. VanSurksum, DDS, Dentist
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Roderick D. VanSurksum, DDS

Dentist | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

11601 Minnetonka Mills Rd Suite#F40 Minnetonka MN, 55305
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Dr. Roderick VanSurksum is an board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Minnetonka and Excelsior, MN. Dr. VanSurksum specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. VanSurksum is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency dental and facial surgery, as well as provide anesthesia. Dr. VanSurksum's Minnetonka clinic features a certified surgical suite where same day procedures can be accomplished under a general anesthetic just like at a hospital or surgical center. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the only type of dental care specialist who can administer anesthesia, but in addition, Facial Designs employs a nurse anesthetist to provide general anesthesia services. Typical procedures performed by Dr. VanSurksum are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants.

Dr. VanSurksum specializes in immediate replacement of diseased teeth with dental implants, Along with his partner who is a prosthodontist, Dr. VanSurksum can completely rehabilitate a single tooth to an entire dentition in ONE DAY! 

Education and Training

University of Iowa B.S. 1985

University of Iowa D.D.S. 1990

Medical College of Wisconsin 2000

Board Certification

American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Same day Implants and full arch reconstructionWisdom teeth removal

Professional Memberships

  • AAOMS, ABOMS, IOMS, ADA, MDA  

Areas of research

Wisdom Tooth Ablation with microwave ablation techniques

Roderick D. VanSurksum, DDS's Practice location

Facial Designs PA

11601 Minnetonka Mills Rd Suite#F40 -
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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New patients: 952-935-8420
https://www.facial-designs.com

Facial Designs P.A.

348 2nd Street -
Excelsior, MN 55331
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New patients: 952-474-6336
http://www.facial-designs.com

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3300 OAKDALE NORTH ROBBINSDALE MN 55422

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6500 EXCELSIOR BLVD SAINT LOUIS PARK MN 55426

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