Education:

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (1997), UMKC-School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO
  • Certificate in Endodontics (1991), University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN
  • Master of Science (1992), University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN
  • Masters in Business Administration (2018), Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, MN

Special Professional Interests

I chose endodontics because I like to help people that suffer from pain and infection. You are not able to live your life fully if you have a toothache, my goal is for our patients to have a positive experience when our team is treating them.

Professional Activities

  • Minnesota Dental Association
  • St. Paul District Dental Society
  • American Association of Endodontists
  • Fellow, American College of Dentists
  • Fellow, International College of Dentists
  • Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy

Publications

A.S. Law, D.R. Nixdorf, A.M. Aguirre, G.J. Reams, A.J. Tortomasi, B.D. Manne, D.R. Harris and National Dental PBRN. Predicting Severe Pain after Root Canal Therapy in the National Dental PBRN. J DENT RES published online 29 October 2014

Aguirre AM, El Deeb ME, Aguirre R. The Effect of Ultrasonics on Sealer Distribution and Sealing of Root Canals. J Endodon 1997;23:759-64.

Verified Patient Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars (139 Reviews) (60 Comments)

Overall patient ratings are based on the average score given by The Dental Specialists patients who voluntarily complete a satisfaction survey from Press Ganey, a nationally recognized firm dedicated to improving patient experience. Click to learn more about our patient ratings.

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5 out of 5 stars
June 14, 2026
The dental assistant and Dr A kept me well informed and were delightful!
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2.4 out of 5 stars
June 5, 2026
I was told all the things that could go wrong, but not told what percent of success there may be. The cost is huge and I have no idea if I am going to be charge and then just have to pull my teeth. Very stressful. I did not speak up at the time because of how stressed I was and wanted to ensure I would be respectful so I did not voice my concerns.
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5 out of 5 stars
May 26, 2026
Really great experience!!! Can't say enough positive things about the front desk lady handling Insurance and being patient with me when I didn't understand. The doctors team was amazing, all super sweet and friendly. The doc was fun and I could tell he creates a positive culture in the office! I could be wrong because I am not the expert, but I feel like I was numbed too much. Appointment was at 12:50. I was mostly numb until 8pm, finally fully back to normal but 9pm. It was all the way into my scalp behind my ears. At first, I could not swallow and it made me feel a little panicked. But again, maybe that was needed! Thankfully I didn't feel anything!
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5 out of 5 stars
April 8, 2026
Dr A, Zoe and Christie were very friendly, professional and made me feel comfortable and well cared for.
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5 out of 5 stars
April 3, 2026
I really liked Dr. Aguirre. He was professional yet had a fun sense of humor. I felt comfortable. He explained things until I understood.
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4.4 out of 5 stars
April 1, 2026
It was a good experience to be treated by Dr. A. I appreciate his sense of humor as well as his professionalism.
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5 out of 5 stars
April 1, 2026
I was a little nervous but the dentist had a great sense of humor and made feel at ease.
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5 out of 5 stars
April 1, 2026
He was knowledgeable and made that I was comfortable the entire visit.
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5 out of 5 stars
March 22, 2026
Very good experience
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5 out of 5 stars
March 22, 2026
Very good
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5 out of 5 stars
March 9, 2026
Dr Aguirre and his assistant, Zoey, were very kind and professional in their care.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 23, 2026
From the very nice gal that checked me in and told me about my cost to Dr. A and Zoey, everyone was great!. I felt very grateful that my root canal went so well.
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2 out of 5 stars
January 26, 2026
Very hard to understand. Laughed a lot about my dental problems when trying to explain. Condescending. When I asked for clarification he would look at hygienist, laugh and say"okay, one more time" made me feel stupid.
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5 out of 5 stars
January 6, 2026
Very pleased with care received.
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5 out of 5 stars
December 31, 2025
Dr. Aguirre and his assistant were so calm and cool the whole time and that made me feel very reassured!Speaking to the outline of cost, I appreciated the itemized list so I knew what it was going to be!
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5 out of 5 stars
December 31, 2025
The procedure went as well as I could have hoped! Had some internal fear/anxiety about having a root canal done for the first time, but Dr. Aguirre and his assistant made it as smooth of an experience as possible!
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5 out of 5 stars
November 29, 2025
Both assistant and doctor listened and answered questions I had and appreciate doctors honesty and explaining likely outcome of treatment
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5 out of 5 stars
October 25, 2025
I appreciated Dr Aguirre and his assistant's lighthearted and jovial mood as he made jokes which made the visit easier. I also liked the detailed explanations and discussions on what decisions could be made and what the outcomes would be. They are great.
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5 out of 5 stars
October 15, 2025
Both Doctor and Zoe were the best!
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5 out of 5 stars
October 7, 2025
Dr. Aguirre was amazing. So kind. He went over all of my options and asked if I understood everything. He found someone to pull my tooth right away. He knew I was in a lot of pain and discomfort and was willing to help do whatever he could to help me.
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5 out of 5 stars
October 7, 2025
Yes I would definitely recommend Dr. Aguirre and the doctor who pulled my tooth (I can't remember his name). He was so kind and helpful too. Both assistants were wonderful.
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5 out of 5 stars
September 30, 2025
Excellent customer service . Dentist was obviously very helpful and knowledgeable. I did not get the procedure I was referred to this office for because it was not a viable option due to condition of tooth.
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5 out of 5 stars
September 30, 2025
Have already spread the word to friends about the excellent service provided at this dental office!
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5 out of 5 stars
September 19, 2025
Dr. Aguirre was wonderful as was his Assistant. Both were kind, very friendly, and professional. My appointment was a consultation; Dr. Aguirre did a thorough job of explaining my options.
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5 out of 5 stars
September 19, 2025
My appointment was merely a consultation. The front desk gal did a great job of reviewing the cost.
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5 out of 5 stars
September 8, 2025
Dr. Aguirre was great with great sense of humor. He needed that being around me. Ha. Made a root canal entertaining. And his dental assistant was great as well.
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2.2 out of 5 stars
August 18, 2025
Support staff was very friendly.
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5 out of 5 stars
July 9, 2025
The staff worked very well together. Very impressed with this location. I would choose to drive to this location again even though there is a closer one to my home.
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5 out of 5 stars
July 9, 2025
Dentist and dental assistant & hygienist were all amazing!
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5 out of 5 stars
June 30, 2025
Price was very up front before procedure.That was done well
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5 out of 5 stars
June 30, 2025
Appointment was very friendly and cheerful. No pain
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4.6 out of 5 stars
June 25, 2025
Having much dental work over the years, his assistant was the nicest and and most professional I've seen . Made a root canal almost bearable!
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4.6 out of 5 stars
June 25, 2025
Being hearing impaired, dr was very patient with me. He had no problem including my wife with the process
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5 out of 5 stars
June 18, 2025
I was very satisfied with every part of my experience.
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5 out of 5 stars
June 18, 2025
I would definitely recommend others to go there.
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5 out of 5 stars
June 17, 2025
Dentist and assistant were excellent . Made a not so fun experience quite easy for me
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5 out of 5 stars
June 17, 2025
Very thorough
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5 out of 5 stars
May 28, 2025
Dr. Aguirre and the dental assistant worked together like a well-oiled machine. Their movements were fluid and seemed almost choreographed. Dr. Aguirre Is the most polite doctor I have ever interacted with. I've never had a root canal before, but I'm glad to have had it with this team!
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5 out of 5 stars
May 28, 2025
I cannot recommend this office enough. The staff from the front office to the dental assistant to the dentist were professional, kind, and knowledgeable. If I have to go through another root canal, this will be my go-to office!
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5 out of 5 stars
May 21, 2025
I was disappointed that I couldn't have the extraction because my blood pressure was too high but the oral surgeon made the right decision.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
May 16, 2025
Everybody was very friendly and pleasant and they checked back with me so nice of them.
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5 out of 5 stars
May 6, 2025
My experience was as good as can be expected for that type of procedure, my only concern was that the gas was not offered to me before getting started. That could have helped my stress level.
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5 out of 5 stars
May 6, 2025
Dr Aguirre took a lot of time explaining the procedure and helped me to understand why I needed to get this procedure now.
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5 out of 5 stars
March 25, 2025
Both the dentist and dental assistant were so kind to my daughter and eased her worries about the procedure. Amazing team!
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5 out of 5 stars
March 17, 2025
I can only say. Awesome!
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5 out of 5 stars
March 17, 2025
Awesome
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5 out of 5 stars
March 7, 2025
Very clear and transparent about the estimated cost. Very impressed by checking out the remaining allowable cost from my insurance before service
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5 out of 5 stars
March 7, 2025
Very kind, patient, and honest provider
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5 out of 5 stars
February 26, 2025
Overall made the experience of a root canal bearable! Both DDS and Asst were very professional and kind.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 17, 2025
I have spent many hours in the dental chair with different procedures. No anxiety. Dr Aguirre was very thorough in explaining the possibilities and the procedure.
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4.2 out of 5 stars
February 11, 2025
They were good about giving me a neck support and allowing me to draw my knees up to ease the strain on my lower back during the procedure.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 8, 2025
Dr. Aguirre was TREMENDOUS. Nothing but great things to say. Thoughtful, engaging, educational, funny and made the diffucult root canal the best possible experience.
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5 out of 5 stars
February 8, 2025
10 experience
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5 out of 5 stars
December 15, 2024
I did not feel nervous or afraid.
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5 out of 5 stars
December 15, 2024
We mutually decided to pull the tooth.
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5 out of 5 stars
December 4, 2024
Dr. Aguirre and his assistant were excellent. The dentist had my husband come into the exam room to hear the explanation about my teeth which I very much appreciated. Also their notes / letter sent to my regular dentist who I had an appointment with the same day was very appreciated and good communication between dentists.
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5 out of 5 stars
December 4, 2024
Dr. Aguirre (sp) was the best! I highly recommend him. I had a root canal that needed to be retreated under a crown. I was anxious and he assured me I would be fine.Once he numbed me I felt absolutely no pain!!
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5 out of 5 stars
December 4, 2024
Dr. Aguirre , his assistant, and all the staff are amazing.
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3.4 out of 5 stars
August 26, 2024
My first impression of Dr Aguirre was not good. I understand he has to ask questions to find out where the pain is in my mouth but after each answer the first three questions he would laugh at me. I finally said to him why are you laughing, there is nothing funny my whole right side hurt and had been inflamed for 5 days. He was better after that and figured out the tooth that was involved.
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3.8 out of 5 stars
August 15, 2024
Would have liked approximate length of procedure and when eating on that side of mouth would be ok.