Dr Clark Hunstad

Dr. Clark Hunstad was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD. His interest in dentistry was sparked when he began shadowing his family dentist and experienced firsthand the overwhelmingly positive impact that quality dentistry has on individuals and the community. His curiosity eventually became a passion and he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Minnesota Twin Cities School of Dentistry. Dr. Hunstad believes that the foundation of exceptional care is the doctor-patient relationship. He has extensive training and experience in numerous facets of General Dentistry, from orthodontics and implants to digital dentistry. Dr. Hunstad is the only dentist in South Dakota to have earned Diplomate status with the American Orthodontic Society – a testament to his 550 hours of his specialized orthodontic training. Dr. Hunstad’s lifelong love of learning drives him to participate in over 200 hours of continuing education each year to stay current with the ever expanding and changing field of dentistry. A graduate of the Air Force Academy, Dr. Hunstad served as a F-16 fighter pilot for the United States Air Force where he flew countless missions worldwide. Dr. Hunstad also excelled as a member of the USAF Wings of Blue Parachute Team. While he wasn’t piloting F-16s and parachuting out of planes, Dr. Hunstad went on to earn his Master’s Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. After 10 years on active duty, Dr. Hunstad’s family moved back to the Midwest, which allowed him to attend dental school, open his own practice, and work part-time as a dentist for the South Dakota National Guard. We are grateful to Dr. Hunstad for his 27 years of military service. Dr. Hunstad has two grown children – Lauren and Eric. Lauren, pursuing her lifelong passion, has started her own photography business. And Eric, continuing the family tradition and becoming a dentist himself, has recently joined our practice.