Dr Wes Urich

Dr. Urich graduated from the University of Minnesota – School of Dentistry in 1983. His practice in the Minneapolis area has a focus on comprehensive esthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. As an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Dr. Urich also serves on the AACD Board of Directors, served as the chair of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry of the AACD, on various AACD committees and is an Accreditation examiner. He is a founding member and past president of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the dentist for the Miss Minnesota Pageant. He has had the fortunate opportunity to share what he has learned in a variety of lecture, hands – on and publication venues and is a consultant for various dental companies. Dr. Urich has been recognized as a top cosmetic and general dentist in the MPLS ST.PAUL MAGAZINE by his peers. He enjoys spending time with two very active teenage daughters. An avid outdoors person, golf, running, tennis and scuba diving are among favorite activities. 

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR WES URICH, DDS

 

Education

DDS Degree, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1983

BS Degree, Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1979

 

Academic and Administrative Appointments

Member, Board of Directors, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 2008- present

American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, member, 2002-2008

American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry, chair, 2006- 2008

Examiner for Accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 1998-Present

Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an affiliate of the AACD, President, 1995-1997

Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an affiliate of the AACD, Board of Directors, 1993-2001

21^st Century Study Club, a Seattle Study Club, Advisory Board, 1999-Present

Course Proctor, Restorative Esthetics-Live Patient Hands On, Robert Nixon, DMD-Course Director, Valley Dental Arts, Stillwater, MN. 1991-1999

Faculty, The Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Lake Elmo, MN., 2005-Present

3M ESPE Council for Innovative Dentistry, 2004 – present

Dentist for the Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant, 2004 – present

 

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Academy of General Dentistry

 

Honors and Awards

Accredited, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, February 1997

Outstanding Service Award, Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 1997

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Smile Gallery/ Celebration of Smiles, recognized consistently since 1996

Top Dentist, MPLS/STPAUL MAGAZINE, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 1973

The Best Dentists in America, 2004, 2005

 

Presentations and Publications

“Creating Seamless Natural Beauty in Porcelain Veneers with Predictable Cementation Techniques”, AACD Scientific Session, May 2007

“Creating Natural Beauty with Porcelain Veneers: A Predictable Formula for Clinical Success and Patient Satisfaction”, A Lecture / Hands-on Format, New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA Annual Session, April 12, 2007

“Creating Predictable Enjoyment and Patient Satisfaction with Porcelain Veneers”, A Lecture / Hands-on Format, Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, February, 2007

Editorial, Oral Health Journal of Canada, February 2006

“A Multidisciplinary Approach…All-Ceramic Crowns and Feldspathic Veneers”, Oral Health Journal of Canada, April 2006

“Cementing Porcelain Laminate Veneers”, Dental Economics, March 2005

“A Multidisciplinary Approach…All-Ceramic Crowns and FeldspathicVeneers”, Synergy in Dentistry, a supplement to Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice,

March 2005

 “Functional Esthetics: Treatment Planning For Success”, A 2-Day Live Patient Demonstration, Seattle Study Club, Amara Institute, Stillwater, MN., March 2001 

 “Functional Esthetics: Treatment Planning For Success”, Star of the North Meeting, Minneapolis, April 2001, AACD Scientific Session, May 2000

 “…Current Trends In Anterior Impant Reconstruction,…” The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Summer 2000

“Predictable Occlusal Harmony Simplified”, AACD Scientific Session, May 1999

Implant News and Views, July 1999