Referring Doctors in Minnesota
Your Patients Deserve the Best. We Are Your Trusted Partner in Complex Surgical & Prosthodontic Cases
Facial Designs, P.A. is a premier oral surgery and restorative dentistry practice that provides clients with comprehensive, cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking treatments for simple to complex dental needs. Our clients have options from premier, restorative, prosthodontic dentistry and full-service oral surgery to our proprietary same-day Total Design!™ full-arch implants. Everything is available in one caring and comfortable environment designed to elevate patient confidence and oral health and build beautiful smiles.
The Seamless Extension of Your Dental Practice
Our goal is to act as a specialized extension of your practice where your patients are never “handed off”. We prioritize clear communication, coordinated care, and timely post-treatment updates. When you refer a patient, our team works closely with you to develop a customized treatment plan, allowing you to be as involved in the process as you choose. To ensure continuity of care, all patients return to your office for their appropriate long-term post-operative maintenance.
Customized Dental Treatment Plans
- AOX Dental Implants
- Zygomatic Dental Implants
- Dental Implants
- Wisdom Teeth Removal
- Tooth Extractions
- Bone Grafting
- Jaw & Soft Tissue Surgery
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Veneers & Cosmetic Treatments
- Complete & Partial Dentures
Hospital-Level Safety and Advanced
Technology with Facial Designs
We provide a clinical environment that mirrors the safety standards of a hospital setting. Facial Designs is a Category 1 Anesthesia Facility equipped with a state-of-the-art prosthodontic suite and a digital dental laboratory. Our commitment to patient safety includes:
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN): Onsite staff who is ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and DAANCE-certified.
- Specialized Staff: Licensed, DAANCE-certified dental assistants and a team that is entirely CPR certified.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs): Providing hospital-level sedation standards.
Hospital-Level Safety and Advanced
Technology with Facial Designs
Facial Designs, P.A. is a premier oral surgery and restorative dentistry practice that provides clients with comprehensive, cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking treatments for simple to complex dental needs. Our clients have options from premier, restorative, prosthodontic dentistry and full-service oral surgery to our proprietary same-day Total Design!™ full-arch implants. Everything is available in one caring and comfortable environment designed to elevate patient confidence and oral health and build beautiful smiles.
The Specialist Advantage: Meet the Facial Designs Doctors
By referring to our practice, your patients benefit from the combined expertise of two distinct specialists.
Facial Designs board-certified oral surgeon, is an elite surgical architect with over 35 years of experience and a career defined by clinical leadership and medical precision.
Unmatched Surgical Experience
He has performed more than:
- 10 years of experience as a general dentist
- 25 years as an oral surgeon
- More than 100,000 wisdom teeth remol surgeries
Board Leadership and Certification
A Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ABOMS) since 2003. Served as the President and Board Member of the Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from 2006 to 2010.
Residency Oversight and Clinical Instruction
He has played a vital role in shaping the next generation of surgeons, serving as an OMFS Resident Board Examiner and overseeing the oral surgery resident clinic at Hennepin County Hospital.
Expertise in Complex Cleft and Craniofacial Care
For two decades, he served as the Central Minnesota Cleft and Craniofacial OMFS Team Leader at Centracare Hospitals, managing highly complex facial reconstructions for pediatric and adult patients.
State Authority on Patient Safety
He served as an Office Sedation Inspector for the Minnesota Board of Dentistry from 2008 to 2019. This elite background ensures our practice maintains the highest hospital-level safety standards as a Category 1 anesthesia facility.
Global Humanitarian Impact
He has led numerous surgical missions to include Vietnam, Iraq, and Thailand, where he proctored international surgical staff on complex orthognathic facial reconstruction and late-stage cleft palate procedures.
Dr. Clark-Gold is a certified prosthodontist who completed a rigorous 3-year specialty training program beyond dental school to perform complex smile restoration. Dr. Clark-Gold will work with you to provide comprehensive and integrative dental care.
Elite Specialized Training
Dr. Zane Clark-Gold, Prosthodontist, completed a three-year advanced residency at the University of Minnesota, where he also served as the Chief Resident of Graduate Prosthodontics.
Academic Leadership
He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota, where he provides clinical instruction for complex fixed, removable, and implant cases.
Advanced Research in Implant Mechanics
He holds a Master of Science in Dentistry for his technical research into implant connection geometry, including his thesis titled "A Comparison of Morse Tapered and Sloped Shoulder Implant Connection Geometry Using Torque Angle Analysis".
Recognized Clinical Excellence
His dedication to the highest standards of care earned him the:
- Raymond G. Gill Award for Excellence in Fixed Prosthodontics
- Undergraduate Achievement Award from the American College of Prosthodontics
- Frederick K. Noble Scholarship for Pre‑Clinical Excellence
Digital Innovation
He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota, where he provides clinical instruction for complex fixed, removable, and implant cases.
Professional Affiliations
He maintains active memberships in elite organizations, including:
- American Dental Association
- American College of Prosthodontics
- American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
- Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity
A Simple and Smooth Referral Process
We have designed our workflow to be efficient, transparent, and dentist-friendly.
- Seamless Portal: Submit patient details and upload X-rays easily through the Facial Designs referral portal.
- Insurance Coordination: As an open-access provider, we can submit claims to most insurance plans.
- Patient Courtesy: We provide a 10 percent courtesy discount to your referred patients.
- Travel Support: For patients traveling from outside the Twin Cities, we offer lodging options to ensure their experience is as stress-free as possible.
