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 (69 Reviews) (29 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.

4.2 out of 5
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.
5 out of 5
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.
5 out of 5
February 8, 2025
10 experience
5 out of 5
December 15, 2024
We mutually decided to pull the tooth.
5 out of 5
December 15, 2024
I did not feel nervous or afraid.
5 out of 5
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!!
5 out of 5
December 4, 2024
Dr. Aguirre , his assistant, and all the staff are amazing.
5 out of 5
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.
3.4 out of 5
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.
3.8 out of 5
August 15, 2024
Would have liked approximate length of procedure and when eating on that side of mouth would be ok.