Dr. Dietrich Lawrenz was born in Milwaukee, WI. He attended college and dental school at the University of Minnesota and graduated with high distinction. He completed his medical degree, internship in General Surgery and residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Houston, Texas, including time at University of Texas and Baylor College of Medicine. During his residency he published several papers in the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.