All of our professionals at Robbinsdale Dental Care maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry. The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Westman did his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with distinction with a Bachelor of Science degree. He then attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and received his DDS degree in 1985. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Westman started in private practice in Robbinsdale. In order to stay on top of the constantly advancing field of dentistry and to continue to offer his patients the best that dentistry has to offer, Dr. Westman attends continuing advanced dental education courses.
He has completed courses from renowned advanced dental educational programs such as:
Dr. Westman is also a member in good standing with the following professional dental organizations:
As a way to give back, Dr. Westman recently started traveling to Honduras where he has provided dental care in a medical/dental clinic as well as in their outlying local communities. Dr. Westman and his wife live in New Hope, have three adult children and four grandchildren. During his free time, Dr. Westman enjoys playing golf, reading, and spending time at his cabin in Northern Minnesota. He is also very involved in his local church.
“I believe all people should be respected and valued. My goal is to provide optimal dental services in a timely fashion that fits with each patient’s needs and circumstances. I also believe that the education we provide our patients is just as vital as the services we provide. The education allows each patient to take an active rolel in their dental care decisions as well as their oral health care regime. I enjoy the relationships that I have built over the years with my patients. I appreciate their trust and confidence in my expertise and judgment regarding their dental care. Helping my patients reach their goals for their oral health and over-all smile is extremely rewarding for me.”
Dr. Clinton Been attended the University of Minnesota where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and serves as a panel member for evaluating dental products at 3M. Dr. Been and his wife were married in 2012 and reside in Minnetonka, MN, along with their newest addition to the family their son Calvin and their dog Rambo. In his free time, Dr. Been enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, exercising, grilling, and volunteering at The School of Engineering and Arts in Golden Valley where he tutors children in Math and Science.
“My ambition as a dentist is to treat all of my patients with the compassion, respect, and high quality care that I would expect for myself.”
A Fun Fact About Dr. Been:
At age 11, Dr. Been was a champion speed jump-roper and could jump 56 jumps in 10 seconds. He was shorter back then :)
