About the Doctor
David C. Eckart earned his High School Diploma from Cedar Falls, Iowa in 1973. He studied at the University of Iowa earning a bachelor’s degree in Zoology in 1979. Dr. Dave has done research in nuclear medicine, nuclear radiobiology, zoology, astronomy, pharmacology, and anatomy. He taught anatomy in the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa for several years.
Dr. David C. Eckart
In 1983, Dr. Eckart earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery, (D.D.S.) from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Dr. Eckart served as Chief Dental Officer at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa and then worked briefly in Wayzata, Minnesota before buying an existing practice in Shakopee, Minnesota from Dr. Don Maxwell in January 1984.
He has been a member of the Minneapolis District Dental Society, Minnesota Dental Association and the American Dental Association since 1983.
A member of Rotary since 1989, Dr. Eckart served on the board of Rotary for 8 years.
A Shakopee resident, Dr. Eckart is active in the community. He continues to support Shakopee Showcase, Shakopee Derby Days Business Expo, Shakopee Sesquicentennial, dental education in the Shakopee schools, and other school activities.
Dr. Eckart, his wife and family are involved in church activities and have participated in mission trips, Unidos en Cristo (Cursillo), and Teens Encounter Christ (T.E.C.).
Dr. Eckart’s hobbies include bicycling, scuba diving, woodworking and sailing.