Dr. Elder has been in practice for 30 years. He has continued to take advanced training in various aspects of dentistry to include: endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, computerized dentistry, laser dentistry, implant dentistry, TMJ, and occlusion. He is a graduate of the Pacifica Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in San Francisco, California, owned by Discus Dental and Dr. William Dorfman of "Extreme Makeover". He continues to upgrade his practice with the latest technologies. He is an original member of the Academy of Preventive Dentistry, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Computerized Dentistry, and the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and the Minnesota Dental Association.