Dr. Edward Kusek, DDS, MALD, MAGD, DABOI, FAAID
Dr. Edward Kusek has been voted “America’s Best Dentist” from 2016-2025! He is committed to providing the highest possible quality of care and regularly completes continuing education courses to stay at the forefront of the dental field. In addition to his advanced training, Dr. Kusek is a top lecturer nationally and internationally and serves as a clinical instructor for other dentists. Contact us today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kusek!
Hometown and Education
- Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Kusek is a graduate of Creighton University and received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1984.
- Upon graduation, Dr. Kusek established his practice in Sioux Falls and has been serving the Sioux Falls area for over 40 years.
- Dr. Kusek enjoys being very knowledgeable in the field of restorative and implant dentistry. He began placing and restoring dental implants in 1987 and is continually advancing in techniques to restore healthy, natural smiles.
Dr. Kusek holds several high-level awards and distinctions, including:
- Honored Fellow and immediate past president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry
- Mastership in the Academy of Laser Dentistry and Past President.
- Longest practicing Board Certified Implantologist in eastern South Dakota.
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology
- Named Dentistry Today’s Leaders in Continuing Education for the eighth year in a row.
- Honored for the tenth year in a row as “America’s Best Dentist.”
- He is one of 23 professionals worldwide who are recognized course providers for laser dentistry.
- Lifelong Learning and Service to Dentistry Award from AGD in 2012, 2017, 2022, and 2024.
- Along with these titles, Dr. Kusek is also Adjunct Professor at the University of Nebraska’s dental school and the University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene School.
- He is also a long-time member of the American Dental Association®, the South Dakota Dental Association and the Southeastern Dental Society.
- In 1995, Dr. Kusek completed training for conscious sedation at Miami Valley Hospital from Dr. Daniel Becker of Dayton, Ohio, one of the most rigorous trainings in the country.
- Dr. Kusek began using laser dentistry in 2004 and has lectured on it nationally and internationally for various organizations, such as:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- Academy of Implant Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Tufts University
- Star of the North
- Star of the South
- University of Nebraska
- The Greater New York Meeting
- Dr. Kusek is a clinical instructor for Deka and Ultradent Lasers.
- He has published sixteen articles including:
- Use of the YSGG Laser in Dental Implant Surgery
- High Technology in Implant Dentistry, Part I
- High Technology in Implant Dentistry, Part II
- Implant Placement in Infected Sites
- The Use of Laser Technology and Stereolithography to Aid in the Placement of a Subperiosteal Implant
- Tissue-punch Technique in Non-attached Tissue using the YSGG Laser
- Soft Tissue Management After Implant Placement
- Flapless Implant Surgery with Aesthetic Temporaries
- Aesthetic Crown Lengthening with Reverse Vestibuloplasty
- Immediate Implant Placement into Infected Sites: Bacterial Studies of Photoacoustic Effects of the YSGG Laser
- The Er;Cr:YSGG Laser: A Perfect Fit with Implant Dentistry
- Five-Year Retrospective Study of Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
- Removable Prosthetics: Bad Attachments or Bad Design?
- Lasers Expand the Procedural Scope for General Dentists
- Failure Followed by a Successful Outcome
How Did You Get Into Dentistry?
- Dr. Kusek’s childhood had a large role in him becoming a dentist. His father was an extremely skilled machinist and artist. He was able to visualize the correct tool needed for each situation and create exactly what was needed.
- With an interest in biology, Dr. Kusek took his admiration of his father’s work and found the perfect field that blends science, engineering and artistry.
Tell Us About Your Family:
- Dr. Kusek has been married to his wife, Jody, for over 40 years.
- They met while Dr. Kusek was in dental school and had their first son, Adam, shortly after graduating.
- Dr. Kusek also has a daughter, Amanda, who has been a dental hygienist with our practice for nearly 17 years, and another son, Alex, who is also a dentist.
What Do You Do In Your Free Time?
- Those who know him know that Dr. Kusek’s favorite hobby is learning more and expanding his scope of dentistry by attending many continuing education courses both nationally and internationally, as well as serving as an executive member of various dental associations.
- Beyond dentistry, Dr. Kusek enjoys spending time with his family, especially his eight (8) grandchildren, two of whom are identical twin girls who keep grandpa on his toes when he babysits!
- He also enjoys distance running, golfing and traveling. Some of his favorite vacations are visiting the national and state parks in Utah and Colorado, as well as accommodating his grandchildren when they visit Disney World for their first time!
- Being raised in the state and having lived through the dynasty years of the 70s and 90s, Dr. Kusek is a diehard fan of the Nebraska Cornhusker football team.
Dr. Haley Rozeboom
Dr. Haley Rozeboom is a 2023 graduate from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and a 2019 graduate from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa where she majored in Biology Health Professions. Dr. Haley is originally from Sioux Center, Iowa but is excited for this next adventure in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!
While in dental school, Dr. Haley enjoyed learning about all aspects of dentistry. Her favorite rotations were restorative and pediatrics. She is looking forward to using her skills and knowledge to serve the Sioux Falls community.
Dr. Haley is married to Ross, who is a project estimator for Interstates. They have a 2-year-old puppy, Willow, whom they adore. In February of 2025, they welcomed their son, Ryker. Becoming parents has been such a joy for them. Ryker is the first grandchild, so he definitely gets all the attention! In her free time, Dr. Haley enjoys playing card/board games and pickleball, reading, going for walks, and cooking/baking.
