Eric Elmquist
Ashland,WI
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in pain management and goal-oriented treatment planning. Demonstrates strong leadership in policy creation and program development, with a focus on public health advocacy. Skilled in empathetic patient communication and public speaking, aiming to advance public health policy initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dentist
Family Health Center of Marshfield
Park Falls, Wisconsin
09.2024 - Current
- Managed comprehensive dental care for diverse patient base to ensure optimal oral health.
- Communicated clearly with patients about their treatment plans and aftercare instructions; fostered trust and compliance.
- Led a team of dental professionals, ensuring quality patient care.
- Championed advocacy strategies by leading policy development and implementation processes.
Dentist
NorthLakes Community Clinic
Hurley, Wisconsin
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Diagnosed oral conditions, contributing to early detection of serious diseases.
- Collaborated with dental hygienists, enhancing overall efficiency of the practice.
- Guide dental students to foster professional development and competency in clinical practices.
Dentist
Access Community
Madison, Wisconsin
09.2014 - 01.2021
- Provided emergency dental assistance on short notice to alleviate severe discomfort.
- Conducted sessions educating patients on improved oral hygiene practices.
- Formulated risk management plan to identify, assess, and address vulnerabilities within operations.
Dentist/Interim Dental Director/Dental Director
Lake Superior Community Health Center
Superior, Wisconsin
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Spearhead clinical and administrative leadership to enhance operational efficiency within FQHC oral health programme.
- Directed clinical oversight for all dental services, ensuring high standards of primary, secondary, and preventive dental care.
- Deliver oral health services with professionalism to fulfil organisational mission and enhance community health.
- Expanded oral health program to enhance access and improve overall health outcomes for vulnerable populations in service area.
- Designed and implemented quality improvement strategies within recruitment and retention compliance risk management externships, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Education
DDS - Dentistry
Creighton University School of Dentistry
Omaha, Nebraska 08.1997 - 05.2001
BS - Biology
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska 08.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
- Pain management
- Goal-Oriented treatment planning
- Empathetic patient communication
- Leadership
- Policy Creation
- Program development
- Public health policy
- Public health advocacy
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
American Dental Association
- Leadership Academy Graduate 2025
Wisconsin Dental Association
- Trustee Region 1 2025-present
- Mission of Mercy Co-Vice Chair 2025,2027
- Leadership Academy Graduate 2025
- Editorial Advisory Board 2025- present
- Communications Committee Member 2019-2025
- Northern Wisconsin Dental Society Treasurer 2021-present
National Network for Oral Health Access
Continuing Education Committee Member 2020- present
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- Council on Policy and Advocacy Member 2025- present
- Membership and Ethics Committee Member 2025- present
Pierre Fauchard Academy Fellow
Certification
Current Dental License Wisconsin and Minnesota
Current DEA License
Timeline
Dentist
Family Health Center of Marshfield
09.2024 - Current
Dentist
NorthLakes Community Clinic
08.2021 - 03.2023
Dentist
Access Community
09.2014 - 01.2021
Dentist/Interim Dental Director/Dental Director
Lake Superior Community Health Center
08.2007 - 07.2014
DDS - Dentistry
Creighton University School of Dentistry
08.1997 - 05.2001
BS - Biology
Creighton University
08.1990 - 05.1994