About Me

Dr. Leslie Hovda, PT, DPT, OCS, CCTT, SDN2

Dr. 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, headaches, vestibular disorders and the spine, including completion of 2 board-certifications. One in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the second as a Certified Cervial and Temporomandibular Therapist. As a CCTT she is currently participating in multiple committees helping to advance the specialty. She has also been certified in Synergistic Dry Needling Level 2. Leslie enjoys teaching 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. She also teaches and presents at conferences and individual offices of PTs and Dentists on the topics of Temporomandibular Disorders and Ergonomics for the dental office.

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, Dental Therapists, and ENTs.  Working on this passion has lead 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 in addition to SmileCon and other regional dental conferences.