I-11 Oral Radiology and Oral Surgery: Big Lesions in Bad Places

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 and RAYUS Radiology.

Dr. Jacob Yetzer is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with subspecialty focus on Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction. He currently practices both in the private setting in Minneapolis, Minnesota and serves as adjunct factulty at the University of Minnesota and North Memorial Health Hospital. Dr. Yetzer has served as faculty in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at both Mayo Clinic and the University. Dr. Yetzer's publications and lectures have included a wide range of topics in the arena of Head and Neck Surgery and Reconstruction. His peer-reviewed literature and other chapters describe clinical pathways for the management of oncology patients, oral cancer, reconstruction of oromandibular defects, microvascular reconstruction of complex defects of the maxillofacial region, thyroid surgery, simultaneous whole-arch dentoskeletal reconstruction and use of technology in maxillofacial oncology patients. Dr. Yetzer completed his fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Florida-Jacksonville in 2015. He also completed his medical training and residency at this same institution. He completed his dental training at Pacific University in 2008.