As an experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Stephen W. 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. Critically important, Dr. Jaksa has a complete understanding of airway and dental function (occlusion), so that your dentistry will last for many years. In addition, he has a working relationship with some of the very best dental specialists and dental lab technicians in the dental community.
Dr. Jaksas other services provided are: cleanings and preventive care, full mouth rehabilitations, restorative dentistryincluding white fillings, teeth whitening, TMJ treatment, oral surgery, implant dentistry, root canal treatment, dentures, partial dentures, periodontal therapy, childrens dentistry and appropriate referrals when necessary to the best specialists in the community.
Dr. Jaksas goal is to deliver the best care available. He has had extensive and ongoing education and is a Scholar Member at The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Peter Dawsons Academy 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, airway assessment and treatment and all concepts of complete dentistry. This must be understood to permit successful cosmetic dentistry. Also studied, are the principles of complete smile design, to permit the most beautiful cosmetic result. Dr. Jaksas education allows him to treat even the most difficult cosmetic cases, such as the full mouth rehabilitation, 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. Stephen W. Jaksa is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which is an international group at the forefront of aesthetic 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.
Dr. Jaksa studies and is a past Faculty Club Member and present study club member at the Spear Institute at Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona, with world-respected Dr. Frank Spear. This learning center allows Dr. Jaksa to continue his passion for excellence in dentistry with more of his very best peers.
The staff at Lake Area Dental shares Dr. Jaksas goals of excellence in dentistry. A team approach is taken to deliver optimum dental care. Dr. Jaksas team is not only talented in their profession but are simply outstanding individuals. He feels blessed to have them in his life.
the architect of the masticatory system. The more I understand the logic behind its beautifully integrated design, the more I realize its every element was planned by a loving creator. The words of affection that we speak, the smiles we share, the songs we sing, and the kisses we give to our loved ones are possible only because an element of love was integrated into this design.
Hi, my name is Jess. I am a Licensed Dental Assistant and have been working with Dr. Jaksa since 2004. I love Dentistry and changing lives one smile at a time. Dentistry is a very rewarding career, especially when working with such a talented Dentist.
Hi, my name is Hollis. I am a Licensed Dental Assistant and Office Administrator here at Lake Area Dental. I have been with the practice since 2016. I come to the practice with over 15 years experience in the dental field. I enjoy helping patience create a wonderful smile that they can enjoy for a life time.
Outside of the office I am a wife and a mother of a beautiful daughter. In my spare time we are at volleyball tournaments cheering on our White Bear Lake Volleyball Team. I enjoy boating and spending time with my family making life long memories.
Hello! Im Rachelle, one of the Hygienists here at Lake Area Dental. I have been with the practice since June of 2018. I come to the practice with over 20 years experience in Dental Hygiene. My goal is to provide you with a pleasant and personalized dental experience. I love working to create beautiful and healthy smiles for the beautiful people that go with them.
Outside of the office, Im a wife and mother to 2 great kids and a rescue Jack Russell terrier named Ed. They are the joys of my life. In the summer you will find me at the cabin or on the lake with friends planning our next dinner party. In the Winter Im a crazy hockey Mom cheering my teams on at the rink. Go Rangers!
Hi, my name is Mandy. I am a licensed Dental Assistant here at Lake Area Dental. I bring 20 years of experience to this office. I am very proud to be working alongside Dr. Jaksa and his staff, whom provide the highest quality and excellence in dental care. I enjoy getting to know my patients and making them as comfortable as possible. I look forward to meeting you and creating a long lasting beautiful smile.
The theme of the 2022 Airway Symposium was Medical-Dental Airway Think Tank. The lecture series helps dentists understand craniofacial development from child to adult and how it impacts airway health.
Participants gain insight into phenotyping pediatric and adult sleep-breathing disorders. Principles of precision medicine with dental and surgical intervention were shared by a multidisciplinary sleep team from Stanford.