Background
Pihlstrom, Bruce was born on July 4, 1943 in Minneapolis. Son of Earl W. and Elsie R. (Knutson) Pihlstrom.
Pihlstrom, Bruce was born on July 4, 1943 in Minneapolis. Son of Earl W. and Elsie R. (Knutson) Pihlstrom.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1965; Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Minnesota, 1967; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1969.
Instructor periodontics, Washington University, St. Louis, 1971; clinical assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1971-1972; assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1972-1978; associate professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1978-1986; professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1986; Erwin Schaffer periodontal research chair, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1990; director Clinical Research Center Periodontal Diseases, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1988; director, Minnesota Clinical Dental Research Center, since 1990; practice dentistry specializing in periodontics, Golden Valley, Minnesota, 1975-1993. Cons. Journal Periodontology, Chicago, since 1984, Journal American Dental Association, since 1979.
Leader Boy Scouts American, St. Paul, 1982-1990. Member American Academy Periodontology (chairman education committee 1982-1983), American Dental Association (consultant 1979-1991).
Married Carol A. Minelli, July 29, 1967. Children: Chris, Daniel.