Dr. Frank is a life-long resident of central Iowa. He was born and raised in the Des Moines area, growing up in the small town atmosphere of Prairie City, Iowa. Following completion of his surgical specialty training, he has returned to the rural Prairie City countryside and resides on the family farm.

Dr. Frank completed his undergraduate education at the University of Iowa in 1978. He received a Bachelor of Science degree. That same year, he started his graduate training at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1982.