The Board is composed of six practicing dentists, one practicing dental hygienist , one practicing registered dental assistant and one consumer member. Members are appointed by the Governor for five year terms. A member may be appointed to a second five year term. Board Members are volunteers who contribute their particular expertise to carry out the Board's Mission of protecting dental health of the public and regulating the profession of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting through the enforcement of laws, rules and policies.
The Board holds quarterly meetings in addition to committee meetings, public rulemaking hearings and emergency or special meetings. The North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners is fully supported by the fees collected for licensure and license renewal fees and does not receive money from the State’s general fund.
Position on Board |
Name |
Term Expires |
Home |
President and Public Member |
Tim Mehlhoff, CPA |
3/2023 |
Grand Forks |
President-Elect |
Bev Marsh, RDH |
3/2026 |
Horace |
Secretary-Treasurer |
Marcus Tanabe, DDS |
3/2026 |
Grand Forks |
Member |
Jennifer Sarsland, DDS |
3/2027 |
Bowman |
Member |
Otto Dohm, DDS |
3/2025 |
Bismarck |
Member |
Andrea Carlson, RDA |
3/2026 |
Wimbledon |
Member DDS |
Megan Olson Stremick, DDS |
3/2026 | Minot |
Member Past President |
Joel Kangas, DDS Alison Fallgatter, DDS |
3/2027 3/2024 |
Fargo Steele |