Biography:

Dr. Jeanni Foss attended St. Olaf College receiving her BA in both Chemistry and Biology in 1994. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1998. She then practiced in Cleveland, Ohio, doing mobile dentistry work in nursing homes, psychiatric homes, and pediatric facilities. In 2004, Dr. Foss moved back to Minnesota to open her practice, Edgewood Dental. In 2021, Dr. Foss relocated her practice to a new building called The EkoMarkt, a 14,000 square foot building featuring solar power, a living roof, specialized cooling and heating, energy efficient windows, electric charging stations, pervious pavement test sites, along with recycling and less plastic use.  

In 2022, Dr. Laura Snider joined her as a partner along with Dr. Madison Nelson in 2023 as an associate. Dr. Foss is married and has four children. Her passions are art, photography, hiking, exercise, travel, reading, baking, and gardening. In 2009, Dr. Foss started a nonprofit called The Brighter Days Foundation which helps children with severe health problems. She enjoys learning the latest dental techniques, with a focus on laser dentistry. 

Dental Awards:
2015 American College of Dentists Fellow
2014 Humanitarian Award for MDA
1998 Ethics and Pediatric Dental Student award
1998 Graduated with Distinction

Dental Memberships:
Minnesota Dental Association
Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry
American Dental Association

Dental Leadership Positions:
Past Trustee of MDA for West Central District
Past President of West Central District Dental Society (WCDDS)
Past Delegate for WCDDS
Member of Editorial Advisory Board for The Northwest Dentistry Journal
Founder and President of Brighter Days Foundation