Leslie Hovda, PT, DPT, OCS, SDN2, CCTT graduated with her Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2010. Since that time she has gone on to take many advanced training courses in the areas of temporomandibular disorders and the spine, including completion of a board certification in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and Synergistic Dry Needling Level 2. Leslie has also taught courses nationwide and is an APTA-Credentialed Clinical Instructor. In addition, she has developed and provided Safe Patient Handling courses for dental offices including continuing education credits through the Minnesota Dental Association. Leslie’s passion for excellence in treatment of temporomandibular disorders extends not only to her patient care but to her community. She seeks to develop strong interdisciplinary connections between Physical Therapists, Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Chiropractors, and ENTs. Working on this passion has led her into many mentorship roles including leading local and national journal clubs focused on TMD, lecturing at local colleges, presenting for dental practices, and participating in the upper Midwest’s premier dental conference – Star of the North.