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.

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5 out of 5
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!
5 out of 5
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!
5 out of 5
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.
4.6 out of 5
May 16, 2025
Everybody was very friendly and pleasant and they checked back with me so nice of them.
5 out of 5
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.
5 out of 5
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.
5 out of 5
March 25, 2025
Both the dentist and dental assistant were so kind to my daughter and eased her worries about the procedure. Amazing team!
5 out of 5
March 17, 2025
Awesome
5 out of 5
March 17, 2025
I can only say. Awesome!
5 out of 5
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
5 out of 5
March 7, 2025
Very kind, patient, and honest provider
5 out of 5
February 26, 2025
Overall made the experience of a root canal bearable! Both DDS and Asst were very professional and kind.
5 out of 5
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.
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
10 experience
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
December 15, 2024
I did not feel nervous or afraid.
5 out of 5
December 15, 2024
We mutually decided to pull the tooth.
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.
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 (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!!
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.