Our Founders
Dr. Roger Burke
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom
Dr. Roger Burke studied at the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Master of Science, and Certificate in Endodontics. He is currently an endodontist for Metropolitan Endodontics in the Twin Cities.
He enjoys kitesurfing, biking, and spending time with his family, which includes his wife, four children, and two dogs.
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School. He completed his general practice and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residencies and served as Chief of Service at Kings County/Downstate Hospital Center in Brooklyn, NY. He currently serves as an instructor for the University of Minnesota Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents and for Basic Life Support; he serves as a member for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Minnesota Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He works as an oral surgeon for South Suburban Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Twin Cities.
He enjoys skiing, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Benjamin Fravel
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom
Dr. Benjamin Fravel
Dr. Benjamin Fravel graduated from the University of Minnesota. After receiving his dental degree at the University’s School of Dentistry, he entered the United States Navy to deliver comprehensive dental care to Navy sailors, Marines, and their families in Okinawa, Japan. While stationed in Japan, Dr. Fravel received a certificate from an Advanced General Dentistry Program and was accepted to the School of Dentistry Graduate Endodontic Program at the University of Minnesota. He developed and conducted a clinical trial investigating effective management of post-treatment discomfort and received his Masters of Science Degree and Endodontic certificate during his residency. He continued his military service in San Diego by serving sailors from Naval Air Station North Island, the USS Ronald Reagan, and the Navy Seal community. Additionally, he served as a mentor and lecturer for residents in the Naval Medical Center General Practice Residency program and maintained a part-time private practice in Claremont, California. He currently works as an endodontist for River Heights Endodontics.
He enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.
