Gary Anderson, DDS, MS

Dr. Anderson has been a member of the faculty of the School of Dentistry since 1984. He has directed the undergraduate curriculum in occlusion since that time. Dr. Anderson also has staffed and directed residents in the School's TMJ and Orofacial Pain Clinic since 1984.

Dr. Anderson's research interests include investigation of clinical measurement of occlusion, occlusal wear, clinical diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders and related headaches, clinical trials in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and clinical measurement of facial cleft and craniofacial anomalies. He has also developed a recent interest in the translation of concepts of evidence-based health care into clinical dental practice.

Dr. Anderson served for three years as Chair of the Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences and then served as the Senior Associate Dean of the School of Dentistry from 2000-2007. In 2009 he became the Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Program replacing Dr. Karlind Moller who had directed the program for over thirty years.

Dr. Anderson was named interim dean of the School of Dentistry by Executive Vice President and Provost Karen Hanson effective November 21, 2016. He was named dean on March 26, 2018 and returned to the faculty in May of 2020.

International Association for the Study of Pain

American Academy of Orofacial Pain

Minnesota Prosthodontic Society

Minnesota Association of Prothodontists

American College of Prosthodontists

American Academy of Orofacial Pain

American Dental Education Association

American College of Dentists

American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Association of University TMD and Orofacial Pain Programs

International Association for Dental Research

American Association for Dental Research

American Dental Association

Minnesota Dental Association

Minneapolis District Dental Society

Schiffman, E. L., Ahmad, M., Hollender, L., Kartha, K., Ohrbach, R., Truelove, E. L., Zhang, L., Hodges, J. S., Sommers, E., Anderson, G. C., Gonzalez, Y. M., Guo, X., Look, J. O., 2017. Longitudinal Stability of Common TMJ Structural Disorders.. Journal of dental research, 96 (3): 270-276.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0022034516679396 PubMed ID: 27856966.

Varun, S., Zhang, L., Hodges, J., Anderson, G., Schiffman, E., 2017. Cross-sectional study on the association between masticatory muscle pain diagnoses and biopsychosocial factors. Academy of Orofacial Pain Annual Meeting,

Peck, C. C., Goulet, J. P., Lobbezoo, F., Schiffman, E. L., Alstergren, P., Anderson, G. C., de Leeuw, R., Jensen, R., Michelotti, A., Ohrbach, R., Petersson, A., List, T., 2014. Expanding the taxonomy of the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders.. Journal of oral rehabilitation, 41 (1): 2-23.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.12132 PubMed ID: 24443898.

Leon, V., Anderson, G. C., Schiffman, E. L., 2014. Assessment of occlusal factors associated with TMD: a case-control study. American Association of Dental Research Annual Meeting,

Schiffman, E., Ohrbach, R., Truelove, E., Look, J., Anderson, G. C., Goulet, J. P., List, T., Svensson, P., Gonzalez, Y., Lobbezoo, F., Michelotti, A., Brooks, S., Ceusters, W., Drangsholt, M., Ettlin, D., Gaul, C., Goldberg, L. J., Haythornthwaite, J., Hollender, L., Jensen, R., John, M. T., deLaat, A., deLeeuw, R., Maixner, W., van der Meulen, M., Murray, G. M., Nixdorf, D. R., Palla, S., Petersson, A., Pionchon, P., Smith, B., Visscher, C., Zakrzewska, J., Dworkin, S. F., 2014. Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) for clinical and research applications: Recommendations of the International RDC/TMD Consortium Network and Orofacial Pain Special Interest Group. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache, 28 (1): 6-27.

doi: https://doi.org/10.11607/jop.1151

Fernandes, P., Velly, A. M., Anderson, G. C., 2013. A randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of an external mandibular support device during dental care for patients with temporomandibular disorders.. General dentistry, 61 (6): 26-31.

PubMed ID: 24064159.

Anderson, G. C., Foy, P., Shamp, D., Rindal, D. B., Glasrud, P., 2012. Not just in the "ivory tower": research in your office for your patients!. Northwest dentistry, 91 (4): 23-7.

PubMed ID: 22928464.

List, T., John, M. T., Ohrbach, R., Schiffman, E. L., Truelove, E. L., Anderson, G. C., 2012. Influence of temple headache frequency on physical functioning and emotional functioning in subjects with temporomandibular disorder pain.. Journal of orofacial pain, 26 (2): 83-90.

PubMed ID: 22558607.

Hylton, J. B., Leon-Salazar, V., Anderson, G. C., De Felippe, N. L., 2012. Multidisciplinary treatment approach in Treacher Collins syndrome. Journal of Dentistry for Children, 79 15-21.

Schiffman, E. L., Ohrbach, R., List, T., Anderson, G. C., Jensen, R., John, M. T., Nixdorf, D. R., Goulet, J. P., Kang, W., Truelove, E. L., Clavel, A., Fricton, J. R., Look, J. O., 2012. Diagnostic criteria for headache attributed to temporomandibular disorders (TMD. Cephalalgia, 32 (9): 683-692.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0333102412446312

Anderson, G. C., Leon-Salazar, V., Beiraghi, S., Thurmes, A. K., Looman, W. S., 2012. Mutations of the RAS/MAPK pathway and its implication in the maxillofacial area. American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 69th Annual Meeting,

Anderson, G. C., John, M. T., Ohrbach, R., Nixdorf, D. R., Schiffman, E. L., Truelove, E. S., List, T., 2011. Influence of headache frequency on clinical signs and symptoms of TMD in subjects with temple headache and TMD pain.. Pain, 152 (4): 765-71.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2010.11.007 PubMed ID: 21196079.

Schiffman, E., John, M. T., Velly, A., Anderson, G. C., Ohrbach, R., Truelove, E., 2011. TMJ intra-articular disorders: impact on jaw pain and function. Journal of Dental Research,

Leon-Salazar, V., Beiraghi, S., Kolts, R. J., Anderson, G. C., 2010. Prevalence of multisystem anomalies in patients with velo-cardio-facial syndrome. Journal of Dental Research, 90 (Special Issue A): 1461.

Schiffman, E. L., Truelove, E. L., Ohrbach, R., Anderson, G. C., John, M. T., List, T., Look, J. O., 2010. The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. I: overview and methodology for assessment of validity.. Journal of orofacial pain, 24 (1): 7-24.

PubMed ID: 20213028.

Schiffman, E. L., Ohrbach, R., Truelove, E. L., Tai, F., Anderson, G. C., Pan, W., Gonzalez, Y. M., John, M. T., Sommers, E., List, T., Velly, A. M., Kang, W., Look, J. O., 2010. The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. V: methods used to establish and validate revised Axis I diagnostic algorithms.. Journal of orofacial pain, 24 (1): 63-78.

PubMed ID: 20213032.

Anderson, G. C., Gonzalez, Y. M., Ohrbach, R., Truelove, E. L., Sommers, E., Look, J. O., Schiffman, E. L., 2010. The Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. VI: future directions.. Journal of orofacial pain, 24 (1): 79-88.

PubMed ID: 20213033.

Leon-Salazar, V., Beiraghi, S., Kolts, R., Anderson, G. C., 2010. The role of the pediatrician and other primary health providers in the early identification of patients with VCFS. American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, 67th Annual Meeting , 196.

Look, J. O., John, M. T., Tai, F., Huggins, K. H., Lenton, P. A., Truelove, E. L., Ohrbach, R., Anderson, G. C., Shiffman, E. L., 2010. The Research Diagnostic Criteria For Temporomandibular Disorders. II: reliability of Axis I diagnoses and selected clinical measures.. Journal of orofacial pain, 24 (1): 25-34.

PubMed ID: 20213029.

Schiffman, E. L., Truelove, E., Ohrbach, R., Anderson, G. C., Velly, A., Gonzales, Y., Sommers, E., Hollender, L., Kartha, K., Kang, Ahmad, M., 2009. Distribution of TMJ intra-articular disorders in clinically normal subjects. Journal of Dental Research, 88 (Special Issue):

Anderson, G. C., List, T., John, M. T., Ohrbach, R., Truelove, E., Schiffman, E. L., 2009. TMD pain, physical, and emotional functioning related to headache frequency. Journal of Dental Research, 88 (Special Issue A):

Anderson, G. C., 2008. Dissemination tools and resources: assisting colleagues in the implementation and promotion of EBD principles.. The journal of evidence-based dental practice, 8 (3): 155-8.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.05.009 PubMed ID: 18783759.

DeLong, R., Knorr, S., Anderson, G. C., Hodges, J., Pintado, M., 2007. Accuracy of contacts calculated from 3D images of occlusal surfaces. Journal of Dentistry, 35 528-534.

Schiffman, E., Truelove, E., Ohrbach, R., Gonzalez, Y., Anderson, G. C., 2007. Diagnostic validity of current and revised RDC/TMD myofascial pain diagnoses. Journal of Dental Research, 86 (Special Issue A):

Anderson, G. C., Look, J., Pan, W., Truelove, E., Ohrbach, R., Schiffman, E., 2007. MRI-confirmed disc displacement in the clinically normal temporomandibular joint. Journal of Dental Research, 86 (Special Issue):

Look, J. O., Schiffman, E. L., Anderson, G. C., Jackson, A., Lenton, P. A., Pan, W., 2006. Clicking and crepitus as indicators of disc displacement and osteoarthrosis. Journal of Dental Research, 85 (Special Issue A):

Anderson, G. C., Rindal, D. B., 2006. Making sense of evidence-based dentistry.. Northwest dentistry, 85 (1): 14-5, 17, 19-22.

PubMed ID: 16573181.

Delong, R., Ko, C. C., Anderson, G. C., Hodges, J. S., Douglas, W. H., 2002. Comparing maximum intercuspal contacts of virtual dental patients and mounted dental casts.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 88 (6): 622-30.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1067/mpr.2002.129379 PubMed ID: 12488856.

DeLong, R., Olson, I. B., Chapeau, B. J., Anderson, G. C., Douglas, W. H., 2002. In vitro validation of occlusal contacts calculated in a virtual dental patient. Journal of Dental Research, 81 (Special Issue):

DeLong, R., Olson, I., Chapeau, B., Anderson, G. C., Douglas, W. H., 2001. Replication of occlusal contacts in a Virtual Dental Patient (VDP) from digitized bite records. Journal of Dental Research, 80 (Special Issue): 116.

Pesun, I. J., Olson, A. K., Hodges, J. S., Anderson, G. C., 2000. In vivo evaluation of the surface of posterior resin composite restorations: a pilot study.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 84 (3): 353-9.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1067/mpr.2000.109478 PubMed ID: 11005910.

Olson, A. K., Pesun, I. J., Anderson, G. C., 2000. : Amalgam and Composite: An In Vivo Wear Comparison. Journal of Dental Research, 79 (Special Issue): 166.

Anderson, G. C., Schiffman, E. L., Decker, K. L., Hodges, J., 1999. Randomized clinical trial for TMJ disk displacement with reduction. 78 (Special Issue): 197.

Olson, A. K., Pesun, I. J., Anderson, G. C., 1999. Wear measurements of posterior resin composite restorations using profilometry. Journal of Dental Research, 78 (Special Issue): 121.

Korioth, T. W., Bohlig, K. G., Anderson, G. C., 1998. Digital assessment of occlusal wear patterns on occlusal stabilization splints: a pilot study.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 80 (2): 209-13.

PubMed ID: 9710824.

Stockinger, M. J., Ko, C. C., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., 1998. Reliability and validity of digital imaging of intercuspal occlusal contacts. Journal of Dental Research, 77 (Special Issue): 201.

Korioth, T., Bohlig, K. G., Anderson, G. C., 1998. : Lateral wear extension on Michigan-type full-arch acrylic occlusal splints. Journal of Dental Research, 77 (Special Issue): 197.

Pintado, M. R., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1997. Variation in tooth wear in young adults over a two-year period.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 77 (3): 313-20.

PubMed ID: 9069087.

Anderson, G. C., Bohlig, K. G., Korioth, T., 1997. Longitudinal assessment of occlusal wear patterns on full-arch occlusal splints. Journal of Dental Research, 76 (Special Issue): 238.

Wright, E. F., Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., 1995. A randomized clinical trial of intraoral soft splints and palliative treatment for masticatory muscle pain. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 9 192-199.

Anderson, G. C., Larson, B. E., 1995. Occlusal treatment planning. Clark's Clinical Dentistry, 2 Philadelphia, PA,

Wright, E. F., Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., 1995. One-year consolidated enamel clinical wear data in young adults. Journal of Dental Research, 74 (Special Issue): 156.

Hathaway, K., Anderson, G. C., 1995. Diagnostic reliability: Ability of dentists to agree on temporomandibular disorder diagnoses. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 1 (98):

Sakaguchi, R. L., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., 1994. Digital imaging of occlusal contacts in the intercuspal position.. Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 3 (4): 193-7.

PubMed ID: 7866500.

Arnold, T. G., Anderson, G. C., Liljemark, W. F., 1994. Cephalometric norms for craniofacial asymmetry using submental-vertical radiographs.. American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics, 106 (3): 250-6.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0889-5406(94)70044-3 PubMed ID: 8074089.

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., Aeppli, D. M., 1993. Reliability of the evaluation of occlusal contacts in the intercuspal position.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 70 (4): 320-3.

PubMed ID: 8229882.

Anderson, G. C., Pintado, M. R., Beyer, J. P., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1993. Clinical enamel wear as related to bruxism and occlusal scheme. Journal of Dental Research, 72 (Special Issue): 303.

Pintado, M. R., Anderson, G. C., Beyer, J. P., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1993. One-year consolidated enamel clinical wear data in young adults. Journal of Dental Education, 72 (Special Issue): 303.

Theroux, K. L., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1993. Precision of quadrant vs. full-arch dental impressions. Journal of Dental Research, 72 (Special Issue): 129.

Anderson, G. C., Hathway, K. M., Schulte, J. K., Rindal, D. B., 1993. Psychological symptoms of patients with specific temporomandibular disorders. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 7 (110):

Schulte, J. K., Anderson, G. C., Hathaway, K. M., Will, T. E., 1993. Psychometric profiles and related pain characteristics of temporomandibular disorder patients. Journal of Orofacial Pain, 7 247-253.

Schiffman, E. L., Anderson, G. C., Fricton, J. R., Lindgren, B. R., 1992. The relationship between level of mandibular pain and dysfunction and stage of temporomandibular joint internal derangement.. Journal of dental research, 71 (11): 1812-5.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345920710110901 PubMed ID: 1401443.

Pintado, M. R., Anderson, G. C., Beyer, J. P., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1992. Clinical wear of canine teeth in young adults. Journal of Dental Research, 71 (Special Issue): 634.

Sakaguchi, R. L., Wenande, B. S., DeLong, R., Anderson, G. C., Douglas, W. H., 1992. A piezoelectric film transducer for dental occlusal analysis.. Clinical materials, 10 (3): 145-51.

PubMed ID: 10149981.

Sakaguchi, R. L., Sun, T., Wenande, B. S., Holte, J. E., DeLong, R., Anderson, G. C., Douglas, W. H., 1992. Development of a piezofilm transducer for IP occlusal load analysis. Journal of Dental Research, 71 (Special Issue): 564.

Sakaguchi, R. L., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1992. Digital imaging of occlusal contacts in the intercuspal position. Journal of Dental Research, 71 (Special Issue): 593.

Anderson, G. C., Schiffman, E. L., 1991. Screening dental patients for temporomandibular disorders.. Northwest dentistry, 70 (5): 27-31.

PubMed ID: 1813864.

Schiffman, E., Anderson, G., 1991. Screening for temporomandibular disorders by the general dentist. Clark's Clinical Dentistry, 2 Philadelphia, PA,

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., 1990. Reliability in evaluation of occlusal contacts in the intercuspal position. Journal of Dental Research, 69 (Special Issue): 305.

Anderson, G. C., Schiffman, E. L., Schellhas, K. P., Fricton, J. R., 1989. Clinical vs. arthrographic diagnosis of TMJ internal derangement.. Journal of dental research, 68 (5): 826-9.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345890680051501 PubMed ID: 2715477.

Schiffman, E., Anderson, G. C., Fricton, J., Burton, K., Schellhas, K., 1989. Diagnostic criteria for intraarticular TM disorders. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 17 252-257.

Sakaguchi, R. L., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1989. Mechanical behavior of dental structures using FE Modeling. Journal of Dental Research, 68 (Special Issue): 294.

Sakaguchi, R. L., Anderson, G. C., DeLong, R., Douglas, W. H., 1989. Development of a mathematical model of dental structures. Journal of Dental Research, 68 (Special Issue): 294.

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., Arnold, T. G., 1988. Dimensional stability of injection and conventional processing of denture base acrylic resin.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 60 (3): 394-8.

PubMed ID: 3050054.

Schulte, J. K., Anderson, G. C., Sakaguchi, R. L., DeLong, R., 1987. Wear resistance of isosit and polymethyl methacrylate occlusal splint material.. Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, 3 (2): 82-4.

PubMed ID: 3481583.

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., T. G., 1987. Dimensional stability of injection and conventional processing of denture acrylic. Journal of Dental Research, 66 (Special Issue): 150.

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., Arnold, T. G., 1987. An in vitro study of an electronic pantograph. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 57 577-580.

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., Arnold, T. G., 1986. An in vitro study of an electronic pantograph. Journal of Dental Research, 65 (Special Issue): 189.

Schulte, J. K., Wang, S. H., Erdman, A. G., Anderson, G. C., 1985. Working condylar movement and its effects on posterior occlusal morphology.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 54 (1): 118-21.

PubMed ID: 3860647.

Schulte, J. K., Wang, S. H., Erdman, A. G., Anderson, G. C., 1985. Three-dimensional analysis of cusp travel during a nonworking mandibular movement.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 53 (6): 839-43.

PubMed ID: 3859656.

Anderson, G. C., Schulte, J. K., Goodkind, R. J., 1985. Comparative study of two treatment methods for internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint.. The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, 53 (3): 392-7.

PubMed ID: 3857335.

Award: TMJ Intra-Articular Disorders: Impact on Pain, Function...
Principal Investigator: Schiffman, Eric L
Sponsoring Organization: NIH NIDCR NATL INST OF DENTAL
Award Dates: 2011 - 2015