Dr. Ziman has been in the exclusive practice of orthodontics since 1983 after completing undergraduate studies, dental school and graduate school at the University of Minnesota. He maintains practices in downtown Minneapolis, Eagan, Minnetonka and Northfield. Dr. Ziman is an Adjunct Professor, Development & Surgical Science at the University of Minnesota Dental School and serves as a consultant to the Cleft Palate Team. His treatment philosophy is to deliver the highest quality orthodontic care with the best available technology consistent with long-term value and patient satisfaction. He resides in Golden Valley with his wife Heidi and three children Isaac, Aaron and Moriah. Christee has been an orthodontic assistant working for Dr. Ziman since 1997. In addition to working directly with patients, Christee also works as a patient liaison. She resides in Hastings with her husband, two sons and a daughter. Alysia has been a dental assistant since 2002, but has worked for Dr. Ziman since 2001. Before deciding to go to school to become a dental assistant, she aided in sterilization and other miscellaneous jobs in the office. Alysia now assists Dr. Ziman chairside and specializes in lab work and digital photography. She completed her own orthodontic treatment in 2003. Alysia currently lives in Hastings with her husband. Lori has worked for Dr. Ziman since 1999. She lives in Burnsville with her husband, daughter and 2 samoyeds. Chris is the newest member of our staff. She has worked for Dr. Ziman since February 2009 as our Office Manager. She lives in Apple Valley and enjoys music and photography.