Leadership

MDA Officers

Dr. Amber Cziok

President

Phone: 320-693-8131

Fax: 320-693-8999

Dr. Amber Cziok attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree 2006. She currently serves on the Minnesota Dental Foundation Board of Directors. She’s served on the MDA New Dentist Membership committee. She’s also served as a trustee for the West Central District Dental Society and as an ADA alternate delegate and delegate. In 2018 she received the President’s Award from Dr. David Resch and in 2014 she received the MDA New Dentist Award. Dr. Cziok takes an active role volunteering for Give Kids a Smile, Mission of Mercy, and Donated Dental Services.

Dr. Tim Holland

President Elect

Phone: 507-451-7250

Fax: 507-451-1011

Dr. Holland earned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1992 and subsequently served in a residency program at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. He is the past president of the Southeastern District Dental Society, a member of the Minnesota Academy of Comprehensive Dentistry, an Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Fellow, and a committee member for the Minnesota AGD Apex Mastertrack program. Additionally, he is a member of the Spear Faculty Study Club and the No Name Study Club.

Dr. Rosalie Perpich

First Vice President

Phone: 651-351-0890

Dr. Perpich graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1997. She then completed a hospital residency at the Veterans Administration in Philadelphia, PA. She has a passion for working with older adults, and she opened a satellite office in 2009. She serves on the Minnesota Dental Foundation and on the Editorial Advisory Board. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, camping, cooking, traveling, art, and photography.

Dr. Alejandro Aguirre

Second Vice President

Phone: 763-458-3564

Fax: 651-481-8380

Dr. Aguirre graduated from Universidad Nacional de Mexico in 1987. He is a 1992 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry’s endodontics program. In 1997, he earned his U. S. dental degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, where he also taught. Dr. Aguirre has served in numerous positions on all three levels of our tripartite. He currently serves on the MDA’s Membership Committee and is the Minnesota Mission of Mercy State Lead, a position he’s held since 2012. In 2017 he was the recipient of the MDA President’s award. Additionally, he has served as president of the Minnesota Association of Endodontists and as a member of the American Association of Endodontists’ Government Affairs Committee. He is a graduate of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership and the ADA/Kellogg Management Programs and is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentistry, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Dr. Douglas Williams

Treasurer

Phone: 218-751-4216

Fax: 218-444-6057

Dr. Doug Williams attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, graduating in 1983. He has owned his practice for over 30 years, where he is continually learning new methods and procedures to provide the Bemidji area with.

Dr. Stephen McDonnell

Speaker of the House

Phone: 651-222-0351

Fax: 651-222-1556

Dr. Steve McDonnell earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota. He has been very active in the dental community throughout his career, providing free dental care at the Union Gospel Mission dental clinic, serving as president and trustee of the St. Paul District, as well as holding several dental education leadership positions with the MDA and ADA. In 2009 and 2012, Dr. McDonnell received Outstanding Service Awards from the MDA and the St. Paul District Dental Society. He has also devoted much time and talent serving as a volunteer and leader in various community and church organizations.