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. Clinton Been attended the University of Minnesota where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Doctor Been loves to learn and stays up-to-date on the latest in dental techniques. He has taken additional training to design and fabricate same-day crowns in the office. In 2019, Dr. Been completed advanced training at the University of Minnesota where he gained certification to place dental implants. He has also completed courses in Carlsbad, CA at the Zimmer Institute, learning how to restore full arches of patient’s teeth with dental implants.
Dr. Been is a member in good standing with the following professional dental organizations:
Dr. Been and his wife were married in 2012 and reside in Minnetonka, MN, along with their sons Calvin and Cameron. In his free time, Dr. Been enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, exercising, and grilling.
“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 and my family.”
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 :)
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. Sam Adamson attended Bethel University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Adamson is an eager learner and has begun training in the field of digital dentistry. His hope is to stay on the cutting edge of modern dentistry, continually striving to provide patients with the most current and up-to-date options for restoring and maintaining their smile.
Dr. Adamson is a member in good standing with the following professional dental organizations:
Dr. Adamson and his wife were married in 2021 and currently live in Arden Hills, MN. Together, they enjoy spending moments with family, traveling, camping, have a passion for cooking, and thoroughly enjoy sports both as participants and observers.
“As a passionate and dedicated dentist, my ultimate goal is to provide excellent and attentive care to each and every one of my patients. Throughout my journey in dentistry, I have developed a deep understanding of the profound impact oral health has on a person's overall well-being and confidence. To me, being a dentist is not merely about treating oral health issues but also about building strong relationships with my patients. I believe in fostering a warm and compassionate environment, where patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and aspirations for their oral health. I strive to empower patients through education to equip each individual in their daily care of their smile. It is a privilege to be in afield where I get to prioritize bringing a smile to peoples’ faces that they can be proud of.”
A Fun fact about Dr. Adamson:
Dr. Adamson lived in West Africa until he graduated from High School. Headmits that although he’s been in MN since, he has not yet fallen in lovewith the cold. Give him friendly advice on how to cope with our MN winters.
