He loves getting to watch how improving one’s smile can change their life forever Speaks fluent Spanish He’s a twin Favorite things to do include traveling, playing and watching sports, and technology
A Solid Educational Background
University of the Pacific, Orthodontics Residency & Master’s of Science in Dentistry, 2017 – San Francisco, CA University of Nebraska Medical Center, Doctorate of Dental Surgery, 2015 – Lincoln, NE Chadron State College, BS, 2011 – Chadron, NE
National Board Representation
Dennis Washington Achievement Award Selection Committee – Select national scholarship recipients that receive up to $250,000 each, awarded to students who have exhibited leadership, integrity, entrepreneurial skills, and perseverence in overcoming personal adversity.
Conrad Challenge Selection Committee Member – Appointed as a finalist judge to select one winner from four categories and one overall winner for the Invention of the Year Award @ NASA Space Center Houston.
Awards
Research published in the #1 orthodontics journal, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2018
Dr. Zitterkopf is passionate about serving disadvantaged people and helping to create opportunity for the underdog. He regularly donates services and supports many local foster and homeless organizations as well as his national involvement with the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.