Doctors
Steven J. Nielsen, D.D.S.
D.D.S.: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
General Practice Internship: West Virginia University
Memberships: American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Minneapolis District Dental Society, West Virginia Association of Hospital Dentists, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Minnesota Implant Study Club, Northside Study Club
About Dr. Nielsen
Dr. Nielsen completed his pre-dental studies at Gustavus Adolphus College and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota in 1971. He continued his formal training in a General Practice Internship at the University of West Virginia School of Dentistry.
Dr. Nielsen has practiced dentistry at Bassett Creek Dental since 1974. He presently serves on the Peer Review Committee of the Minneapolis District Dental Society. He has also been a member of the Golden Valley Lions Club since 1973 and has served as the club's president.
Dr. Nielsen is originally from Golden Valley and currently resides in Orono. His wife, Joan, is a self-employed dietitian consultant. The Nielsens have two daughters, Stephanie and Lindsay. Dr.Stephanie practices dentistry in Houston, Texas, while Lindsay is a law student at New York University.
Dr. Nielsen gets his fresh air and exercise by roller-blading, playing tennis, doing yard work, water-skiing and boating.
History
1966: What is now Bassett Creek Dental originated when Dr. Richard Adamson opened his dental practice above North Drug on 36th Avenue North in Minneapolis.
1973: Dr. Adamson moved his practice to a third floor office of the Bassett Creek Medical Building with three treatment rooms. After remodeling and expansion took place in 1975, 1984 and 1986, there were seven treatment rooms.
1974: Dr. Steven Nielsen joined Dr. Adamson.
1979: The practice was named Adamson, Nielsen and Associates, P.A.
1981: Dr. Lisa Howard joined the practice.
1982: The practice of Dr. Paul Poss joined Adamson, Nielsen and Associates.
1984: Bassett Creek Dental became the official name. Evening hours were offered at this time and well-received by patients. Evening hours are still available today — Monday through Thursday.
1989: The current office space in Suite 100 became the home for Bassett Creek Dental. This state of the art dental facility features 12 treatment rooms.
1989: Dr. Adamson retired from practice.
1990: Dr. Todd Tsuchiya joined Bassett Creek Dental.
1990: Periodontal specialty treatment was added. Dr. John Rieke currently provides periodontal services.
1992: Oral Surgery specialty treatment was added. Dr. Ab Rahimi currently provides oral surgery services.
1994: Dr. Shari Bruning joined Bassett Creek Dental. Dr. Lisa Howard left the practice at this time to pursue a three year residency in Orthodontics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
1999: Dr. Jeff Steele as well as the practice of Dr. Norman Kushino joined Bassett Creek Dental.
2000: Dr.Kushino retired.
2001: Dr. Samira Mahabadi joined the practice.
2008: Dr. Paul Peterson joined Bassett Creek Dental.