Education
Bucknell University, Lewisburg Pennsylvania
- 1980-1984
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Dental School, University of Maryland at Baltimore
- 1985 -1989
- Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery
Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Washington D.C.
- 1989 -1990
- General Practice Residency Certificate- Hospital based advanced education program in general dentistry
Work Experience
Associate Dentist
- Office of Dr. Thomas B. Fahey, Baltimore, Maryland
- 1990 -1992
Self Employed - Private Practice in Linthicum, Maryland
Clinical Instructor - Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, Dental School, University of Maryland at Baltimore
Professional Associations,Honors and Service Activities
American Dental Association
Maryland State Dental Association
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
Fellowship status is attained after accumulating 500 hours of continuing education and passing the fellowship exam of the academy. Became a fellow in June 1997.
Lares Research
Dental laser trainer for Lares Research, maker of the Powerlase AT . Dr. Pohlhaus taught the introductory course, "Laser Essentials" to new owners from across the country. He also has written articles for their publication "The Successful Laser Dentist". Lares discontinued distributing Fotona lasers at the end of 2011
Speaker for Biolase Inc.
Presented introductory and training lectures on laser dentistry
Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Baltimore Maryland
Volunteer lecturer on topics such as Implants, TMJ Disorder, and Lasers in Dentistry
American Academy of Oral Medicine
Academy of Laser Dentistry
World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Certificate of Recognition from the American Dental Association for volunteer service overseas (Dominican Republic)
Dominican Republic Dental Project
- 1988, 1992, 1993, 1995-1998, 2000-Present
- Director of project as of 2001
Volunteer project providing dental services to the rural poor in the mountains of the Dominican Republic
Anne Arundel County Gray Area program
Providing discounted dental services to uninsured AA county residents, qualification based on income
Donated Dental Service
Providing free dental service to elderly and/or disabled Marylanders
