Dr. Delima was born in Denver, CO and was raised in Venezuela. He obtained his dental degree at the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2003 in Caracas, Venezuela. In 2009, he completed a fellowship in geriatric dentistry at the Oral Health Services Program from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. In 2012, he completed his residency in Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He obtained his diplomate at the American Board of Prosthodontics in 2012.
He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the U of M School of Dentistry and serves as Director of the Division of Prosthodontics. He teaches the Removable Partial Dentures and Clinical Occlusion courses. In 2012, Dr. Delima began his private practice and in 2015, he purchased Dr. David Clays practice and established himself in the Metro area.
He is dedicated to making his patients happy while providing the highest quality of care. Dr. Delima embraces the value of continued education by frequently attending Scientific Sessions and as instructor for prosthodontic courses for his dental peers across the United States.
Luis lives in Edina, and when he is not in his office, he enjoys riding his mountain bike, playing golf and spending time with his wife, Dr. Carolina Rodriguez, and his lovely daughters, Nicole and Samantha.
My time with Dr. Delima began when he was a student at the U of M. There was never anything about my case history that was easy for him. I am more than certain that there were days when I was the last patient he wanted to see. Yet he has exercised incredible patience with meand continues toand has never caused me to feel that way. I have come to realize that Prosthodontics is an art form, and that Dr. Luis works diligently to strike the perfect balance of aesthetics and function. He provides his patients with a very professional, yet warm, comfortable setting and his staff is wonderful. In all the while weve known each other, Ive come to believe that Dr. Luis is not only a true professional and an expert in his field, but also a true friend.