Derrick J. Veneman, DDS, FICOI
Highly educated and trained, Dr. Derrick Veneman graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1986. After practicing for a short time in Wisconsin, he returned to Minnesota and joined a practice in Oakdale that he later purchased in 1989. He then founded Aesthetic Dental Arts, P.A. and purchased a practice in his present location in Maplewood. Dr. Veneman opened the Saint Croix Falls office in 2003.
To stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry, Dr. Veneman maintains memberships in many professional organizations and has held leadership positions, including:
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - Sustaining Member
- Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - President 2004-2006, Board of Directors
- American Dental Association
- Minnesota Dental Association
- Minnesota Academy of General Dentistry- Vice President
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Saint Paul District Dental Society
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Academy of Computerized Dentistry
- International College of Oral Implantologists
- St. Paul District Peer Review
- Orthodontic Study Club – Chicago - Past Vice President
- Misch International Implant Institute
Dr. Veneman is a Fellow in the International College of Oral Implantologists, a Master of the Misch International Implant Institute and a Pre-Fellowin the Academy of General Dentistry.In his personal life, Dr. Veneman, his wife, Mary, and their four children currently reside in Pine Springs, Minnesota. They enjoy boating, bicycling, skiing, movies, reading and other outdoor and school activities.
Alena Martens, DDS
Dr. Alena Martens attended the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio and went on to receive her dental degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating dental school in 2006, she returned to Minnesota and resides in her hometown of Stillwater.
Dr. Martens attends multiple continuing education courses each year to stay current on the latest advancements in dentistry. She is dedicated to creating an enjoyable dental experience for her patients and loves seeing people of all ages. She is a member of many professional organizations, including:
- American Dental Association
- Minnesota Dental Association
- Saint Paul District Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
In her spare time, Dr. Martens enjoys exercising, reading, boating, movies and most outdoor activities.