Dr. Nicole Andersen

Dr. Nicole Andersen graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Biology, and received her D.D.S. degree from the College of Dentistry in 1998. She has developed a great partnership with Dr. Kirkpatrick at Door Creek Dental, S.C.

Continuing education and keeping up with the newest techniques, products and equipment is essential for a journey of excellence. Dr Andersen’s excitement and enthusiasm for dentistry has created a passion for learning. She has devoted hundreds of hours to higher learning, including hands-on clinics with the best instructors this profession has to offer including courses under the direction of Dr. Newton Fahl Jr, Dr. Pete Dawson and Dr. David Hornbrook. She is also a certified Invisalign dentist.

Door Creek Dental is thrilled to announce that Dr. Andersen has graduated with honors from the Hornbrook Group's distinguished national clinical training program in Chicago, IL. This hands-on program in cosmetic dentistry focuses on smile design and enhancement utilizing the latest state of the art technology and materials. Only 1% of dentists nationwide graduate from this type of advanced training institute.

Dr. Andersen was married to her husband Scott Andersen in 2002, and they are the proud parents of two children. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, practicing yoga, and swimming.

Education

University of Iowa College of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery - 1998 University of Iowa – Bachelor of Arts - 1994

Professional Practice

Private Practice 1998 - Present

Professional Development

Mastering Composite Artistry
Fahl Center, Curitiba, Brazil
Dr. Newton Fahl Jr
Feb 2010

Postgraduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry
University of Minnesota
2009-2010

Biometric Diagnostics (Dr Barry Glassman)
July 2009

San Diego Laser Dental Study Group
Laser Assisted Dentistry
Las Vegas, NV
March 2009

Seattle Study Club of Madison
2009 - Present

Gold Dust Clinical Mastery with David Hornbrook
Minimal Prep No Prep Veneers
Phoenix, AZ
March 2009

Hornbrook Group
Full Mouth Rehabilitation - Louisville, KY - 2008
Occlusion I - Chicago, IL - 2007
Anterior Aesthetics - Chicago, IL - 2006

Invisalign
Orthodontic Certification II - 2008
Orthodontic Certification - September 2007

Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study
Complete Dentistry II - St Petersburg, FL - 2001
Complete Dentistry I - St Petersburg, FL - 2000

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
Academy of General Dentistry
American Dental Association
Wisconsin Dental Association
Dane County Dental Society
Seattle Study Club of Madison

Dr. Scott Kirkpatrick

Dr. Scott Kirkpatrick earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University in 1981. He later received his D.M.D. degree from the school of Dental Medicine at SIU in 1990. After completing a General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in Milwaukee, Dr. Kirkpatrick practiced general dentistry in Janesville for 3 years. He then joined Dr. Appel in 1994, and took over the practice upon Dr Appel's retirement in 1997.

Dr. Kirkpatrick has completed over 300 hours of continuing education, including 3 years at the Center for Advanced Dental Education. Here he studied comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for cosmetic dentistry, bite and jaw pain disorders (TMD), and complete dentistry. He is also a member of the Omikron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fraternity.

A family man, Dr. Kirkpatrick has been married to his wife Kim since 1984. They are the proud parents of two sons, Ian and Sean and are active members of Door Creek Church. His many volunteer activities include Give Kids a Smile! charitable dental services, Cottage Grove Recreational Coaching, and Door Creek Church activities. Dr. Kirkpatrick also enjoys the outdoors, gardening, cooking, running and spending his free time with his family and friends.

Professional Memberships:

• American Dental Association
• Wisconsin Dental Association
• Dane County Dental Society
• Christian Dental Society