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Laurence Gaalaas, DDS, MS

Director of Imaging & Education

Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences

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Donald Nixdorf

Donald Nixdorf, DDS, MS

Director of Research & Development

Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences,
Division of TMD and Orofacial Pain

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Katie Neiber

Katie Neiber

Chief MR Technologist

Orofacial MRI Center

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