Faculty Bios
Dr. Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences of University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. He is immediate Past-President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He received his dental degree from India. After practicing general dentistry for five years, he attended the University of Connecticut Health Center where he completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a PhD in Oral Biology. In 1996, he became a Diplomate of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. In 1999, he joined University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Mansur's research interests are TMJ imaging, CBCT imaging, and tissue engineering. He is a mentor to several residents in their master’s project and PhD candidates from Thailand and Egypt. In 2010, he received the highest award from the dental school: Century Club Professor of the Year.
Dr. Gaalaas D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Gaalaas received his dental degree from the University of Minnesota in 2012 and completed specialty training and a Master of Science degree in oral and maxillofacial radiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015. As a researcher and inventor, his experience includes advanced graphical analysis of images derived from dental imaging modalities, caries detection and diagnosis, contrast performance evaluation of clinical x-ray imaging systems, and development of novel imaging techniques specific to dentistry. He is 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.