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Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates, Ltd.

Meet the Staff

 

Dr. RosenblumFreeman N. Rosenblum, D.D.S.

Dr. Freeman N. Rosenblum graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1961. After completing a two-year tour of duty in the Air Force, Dr. Rosenblum obtained a Master of Science Degree with a major in Pedodontics and a minor in Orthodontics from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Rosenblum is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and member of the International College of Dentists. He is the former chair of the division of Pedodontics at the University of Minnesota and has been active in the St. Paul District Dental Society and the Minnesota Dental Association. Dr. Rosenblum is currently the past president of the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry and has recently been appointed by the governor to be on the Board for a third term. Dr. Rosenblum also serves as an examiner for the Central Regional Dental Testing Service. Dr. Rosenblum resides with his wife Shirley in the southern suburbs and enjoys boating, jogging and playing golf in his free time.


Dr. LipschultzDavid H. Lipschultz, D.D.S.

Dr. David H. Lipschultz graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1970. After completing a two-year tour of duty in the Air Force, Dr. Lipschultz obtained a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Lipschultz is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Lipschultz is active in the St. Paul District Dental Society and the Minnesota Dental Association. He is a past-president of the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Lipschultz is a past board member for Jewish Family Services - St. Paul and is an active volunteer with the Temple of Aaron Synagogue. Dr. Lipschultz and his wife Betty Sue reside in the western suburbs and enjoy tennis, walking, bicycling, and golf. They also enjoy family activities with their three sons and families, including four grandchildren. Dr. Lipschultz is also proud and happy to have his son Dr. Joshua Lipschultz join the practice.


Dr. FongTeresa L. Fong, D.D.S.

Dr. Teresa L. Fong graduated from the University Of Tennessee School Of Dentistry in 1985 and obtained a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Kentucky in 1987. She has been in practice with Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates since 1988. Dr. Fong is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and is Board Certified in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Fong is active in the Minneapolis District Dental Society and co-chairs the district's Give Kids a Smile Day. She is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association, American Dental Association, International College of Dentists, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She currently serves as the program chair for the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Fong has taught Kindergarten Sunday School for over 14 years at Wayzata Evangelical Free Church. Dr. Fong also serves on the Board of Directors for the University Pediatrics Foundation at the University of Minnesota. She is a part-time clinical instructor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Fong and her husband, Ron, and their Middle School son, Andrew, reside in Minneapolis.


Dr. NickmanJames D. Nickman, D.D.S.

Dr. James D. Nickman graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997 and obtained a Masters of Science degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in 1999. Dr. Nickman is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Nickman is active in the Minneapolis District Dental Society, Minnesota Dental Association, and is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is a past-president of the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and currently serves on the Council of Membership, Council of Government Affairs, and the Council of Dental Benefits of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Nickman is active in the St. Odilia's Catholic Church and volunteers for the annual Sharing and Caring Give Kids a Smile day. Dr. Nickman and his wife Jean reside in the northern suburbs and enjoy spending time with their family and travel.


Dr. RichmondJoni M. Richmond, D.D.S.

Dr. Joni M. Richmond graduated from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry in 2000 and obtained a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the Children's Hospital of Buffalo New York in 2002. Dr. Richmond is an active member in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is currently pursuing Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Richmond is on the executive committee of the St. Paul District Dental Society, the New Dentist Committee and the Scientific Sessions Committee for the Minnesota Dental Association and is active in the American Dental Association. She is also the past president of the Minnesota Academy of Pediatric Dentists. Dr. Richmond has previously taught at the University of Minnesota in the pediatric dental department. In 2008, the MDA honored Dr. Richmond with the New Dentist Leadership Award. An active volunteer, Dr. Richmond participates in the February ADA 'Give Kids a Smile' day to advocate for dental health care for every child. As another part of that mission, she travels to the African country of Uganda each winter as a part of the African Christian Fellowship to treat pediatric patients. Dr. Richmond resides in Minneapolis and enjoys running with her dog Maverick, competing in triathlon events, trying new restaurants and traveling.


Dr. Flamenbaum Michael Flamenbaum, D.M.D.

Dr. Michael Flamenbaum, or "Dr. Baum" as his patients call him, hails from Flint, Michigan. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, he received his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He then received a certificate and Master's degree in pediatric dentistry at the University of Michigan where he researched alternative methods of tooth decay removal. Dr. Flamenbaum spent the next four years in Michigan and Georgia working as a pediatric dentist where he enjoyed being in a private practice setting. He and his wife Michelle, an Edina native, moved back to Minnesota in 2007 to reunite with friends, family, and subzero temperatures. Dr. Flamenbaum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the Minnesota Dental Association. When not fighting the evil forces of tooth decay, he spends his time writing music, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his wife and son.


Joshua H. Lipschultz, DDSJoshua G. Lipschultz, D.D.S.

Dr. Joshua G. Lipschultz a native of Minnesota, grew up in St. Paul, MN. After earning a B.S. in Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Dr. Lipschultz completed an M.A. in Dental Anthropology at Arizona State University where he also taught classes and advised undergraduate students. Following his time out west, and a year in Chicago, Dr. Lipschultz moved back home to attend dental school where he earned a D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. While working in private practice treating children, he completed the two-year residency in and earned his Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry from the U of M. Dr. Lipschultz is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association and strives to provide the highest level of oral health care to his patients. He provides dental care to children at annual Give Kids A Smile events and also at Special Smiles at the Special Olympics. Dr. Lipschultz and his wife Kim, who is a native of Staples, MN and an attorney here in town, live with their beautiful daughter Hanna in Minneapolis near family and friends. Dr. Lipschultz enjoys going for walks around the lakes with his family, cooking, and sipping cold press coffee while doing crossword puzzles at one of his favorite coffee shops.

 

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