Doctors
Paul Peterson, D.D.S.
D.D.S.: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
General Practice Residency: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Memberships: American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Minneapolis District Dental Society, Academy of Osseointegration
About Dr. Peterson
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Peterson to the staff of Bassett Creek Dental. Dr. Peterson Obtained his B.A. in Biology from the University of Minnesota. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, he continued his formal training in the General Practice Residency program at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Peterson is a member of the American Dental Association, Minnesota Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Minneapolis District Dental Society and the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Peterson has spent time as a clinical instructor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and is currently a member of the clinical staff for the hospital based general practice residency program at the VA Medical Center.
Dr. Peterson is originally from Richfield and currently resides in Golden Valley with his wife Angie and their dog “Bernie.” In his free time he enjoys basketball, tennis, church and putting out fires as an active member of the Golden Valley Fire Department.
Please say hello and welcome Dr. Peterson to our family at Bassett Creek Dental.
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.