Meet Dr. Suzan Ekim

Dr. Suzan Ekim is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario School of Dentistry, where she was awarded the gold medal of distinction along with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery for graduating at the top of her class in all four years of dental school. She moved to Minnesota from Toronto in 2001 and received her orthodontic specialist certificate and Master of  Science from  the  University of Minnesota  in 2003. 

After graduation, she continued as a faculty member in the Graduate Orthodontics Department at the U of M from 2003-2011, where she was a professor, a consultant orthodontist for the Cleft Lip and Palate Team, and was also the Graduate Program Director of the Orthodontics Division from 2007-2009. During her academic career, she was honored to receive multiple awards for her contributions to education and her profession. 

Dr. Ekim is also a Diamond Invisalign Provider and has designed and executed all of her cases since Invisalign started in Minnesota in 2002. Her diverse background gives her an expansive knowledge base in orthodontic philosophies, soft tissue laser surgery, neuromuscular dentistry, airway orthodontics, esthetic dentistry, interdisciplinary/restorative dentistry, impactions and eruption disturbances, and yet she continues to participate in study clubs and conferences. Dr. Ekim’s dedication to her field was recognized again in 2013 when she received the Alumni of Distinction Award from her dental school for outstanding achievements in the field of dentistry.  

Yet another fun fact is that Dr. Ekim was a consultant orthodontist for the Vikings organization 2005-2012, is a puzzle enthusiast that participates in speed puzzling competitions, was honored by the Prior Lake Chamber as Business of the Year in 2019 for her work in the community, is a certified personal trainer and loves coffee, cats, sneakers, volleyball and early morning work outs. 

Amongst all this, Dr. Ekim and her team have a special combination of talent, heart and skill to provide a customized approach to orthodontics for the entire family. As a working mom, Dr. Ekim understands parenting and the importance of influencing her patients to realize their inner strength and confidence through their orthodontic journey. Dr. Ekim greatly values each patient relationship and feels blessed to do a job she loves.