Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S.

  1. Prosthodontist

Departments

  1. Dental Specialties

Specialty Groups

  1. Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic
  2. Oral Cavity Cancer and Reconstruction Clinic in Minnesota

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English
  1. Dental implant surgery
  • Osseointegrated implant restorations
  • Dental materials science
  • Clinical outcome studies
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 1994
    Fellow - Maxillofacial ProsthodonticsSection of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Oncologic Dentistry, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
  2. 1993
    Certificate - ProsthodonticsSchool of Dentistry, Health Sciences Center, Louisiana State University
  3. 1991
    Resident - General PracticeMedical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans
  4. 1989
    DDSSchool of Dentistry, Health Sciences Center, Louisiana State University

Certifications

  1. 2008
    ProsthodonticsAmerican Board of Prosthodontics

Awards and honors

  1. 2008
    Teacher of the YearMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  2. 2000
    Pfizer Award of ExcellenceLSU Foundation
  3. 2000
    Charles Craig Teaching Award of ExcellenceNational Governing Body of Omicron Kappa Upsilon
  4. 2000
    Golden Apple Teaching AwardLSUSD, Class of 2000
  5. 1998
    Elected Faculty MemberOmicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society (Theta Kappa Chapter)
  6. 1993
    1st Place Winner for Poster Presentation - Spark Erosion Overdentures: A New Method of TreatmentNew Orleans Dental Association, New Orleans, LA

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - 2025
    Executive Secretary/TreasurerAcademy of Prosthodontics
  2. 2020 - 2021
    PresidentAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  3. 2014 - 2017
    Executive SecretaryAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  4. 2014 - 2017
    TreasurerAmerican Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  5. 2006
    ChairConstitution/Bylaws Committee, American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  6. 2006
    Systematic ReviewerState of the Science in Implant Dentistry Symposium, Academy of Osseointegration
  7. 2005
    Sessions ModeratorAnnual Scientific Session, Academy of Osseointegration
  8. 2004 - 2006
    MemberHouse of Delegates, Nebraska Dental Association
  9. 2004 - 2005
    MemberProgram Committee, Academy of Osseointegration
  10. 2002 - 2008
    MemberBoard of Directors, American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
  11. 2001 - 2006
    MemberScientific Review Committee, University of Nebraska Medical Center
  12. 2001
    MemberDonated Dental Services Committee, Louisiana State University
  13. 2000 - 2001
    MemberScientific Review Committee, Louisiana State University
  14. 2000 - 2001
    General Practice Residency CoordinatorMedical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans
  15. 1999 - 2002
    Satellite Externship CoordinatorSenior Dental Students and Adjunct Faculty, Department of Dental Ecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  16. 1999 - 2001
    MemberFaculty Practice Development Committee, Louisiana State University
  17.  
    MemberTheta Kappa Chapter, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
  18.  
    MemberAmerican Dental Association
  19.  
    MemberOmaha District Dental Society
  20.  
    MemberAmerican College of Prosthodontists