Gary M. DeLoia, D.D.S.

Undergraduate: University of Minnesota - Duluth

Doctorate of Dental Surgery: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, 1969

Formal dental training while serving in the Army, 1969 - 1971

Additional dentistry education, L.D. Pankey Institute

Dr. DeLoia established his dental practice in Duluth in 1972.

Memberships, associations, and awards:

• American Dental Association
• Minnesota Dental Association
• Northeast District Dental Society
• Volunteer Excellence Award from the St. Louis County for providing dental services to low income and homeless patients
• Participant in several mission trips to Israel, Cambodia and St. Vincent
• Long-time member of Holy Rosary Church
• Served on several committees
• Past chairman, Holy Rosary School Board

Dr. DeLoia and his wife, Linda, have three children--Allison Johanson, who lives with her husband Tim in St. Paul; daughter Kimber, a Financial Advisor with Wachovia Securities, and Matthew, a Major in the U.S. Army. Dr. DeLoia and his wife enjoy traveling and they have a shared passion for long distance running. Dr. DeLoia has competed in Grandma's Marathon for 20 consecutive years, as well as the Boston, New York and Twin Cities Marathons. He especially enjoys outdoor recreation and sports, including hunting with his laborador retriever and plenty of fishing.