Laurence Gaalaas, DDS, MS

Clinical Associate Professor
Laurence Gaalaas, DDS, MS

Contact

Office Address

7-536 Moos Tower 515 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
United States

Affiliations:
Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences

Titles

Clinical Associate Professor

Education

DDS, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

MS, University of North Carolina
Major: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

BA, St. Olaf College
Major: Chemistry

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Biography

Bio

Dr. Gaalaas received his dental degree from the University of Minnesota and completed specialty training and a Master of Science degree in oral and maxillofacial radiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a researcher and inventor, his expertise includes clinical applications of cone beam computed tomography, caries detection and diagnosis, and development of novel imaging techniques specific to dentistry such as low dose 3D intraoral radiography and dental MRI. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and has ongoing teaching responsibilities plus an active radiology practice through the University of Minnesota.

Grants and Patents

Selected Grants

Award: Ex vivo and In vivo Dental MRI Imaging of Blood Flow in
Principal Investigator: Gaalaas, Laurence R
Sponsoring Organization: THEAMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORAL AND
Award Dates: 2018 - 2021