Minnesota Dental Association Installs 2026-2027 Officers and Trustees
The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) installed its officers and trustees for the 2026-2027 term on September 18. The new leadership will guide the association throughout the upcoming year.
The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) installed its officers and trustees for the 2026-2027 term on September 18 during the Association's Leadership Conference in Shoreview. The installed leaders will guide the organization, which represents dentists across Minnesota and advocates for oral health, for the coming year.
New officers for the 2026-2027 term include Dr. John Noack as President, Dr. Aruna Rao as President-Elect, Dr. Loren Taple as First Vice President, Dr. Nathan Pedersen as Second Vice President, Dr. Brandon Ulstad as Speaker of the House, and Dr. Alejandro Aguirre as Treasurer.
Elected to fill expiring trustee terms were Dr. Jeff Griffith for the West Central District and Dr. Gary Hedin for the Northeastern District. They join current trustees Dr. LeeAnn Herbert (Minneapolis District), Dr. Michael Ahn (Saint Paul District), Dr. Seth Huiras (Southern District), and Mr. Sean Kerns (Student District).
The MDA's officers and trustees collectively provide leadership for the association, representing Minnesota dentists statewide and working to advance the dental profession while promoting optimal oral health for all Minnesotans.