Primary Specialties
- Pediatric Dentistry
Degrees
- Master of Business Administration in Organizational Development (MBA)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Education
- University of Texas, Austin & Dallas TX – Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and History
- University of North Texas, Denton TX – MBA in Organizational Development
- Texas A&M Health Science Center – Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Texas A&M Health Science Center – Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
Residencies
- Texas A&M Health Science Center
- Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (Fellowship)
- Children’s Medical Center – Dallas (Fellowship)
Certifications
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Diplomate – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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Basic Life Support
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Stagen Advanced Leadership
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Stagen Integral Leadership
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The Work in Leadership
Hospital Affiliations
- Children’s Medical Center in Dallas/Plano
- DFW & Grand Prairie Children’s Surgery Centers
Professional Affiliations
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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
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American Dental Association
- Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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Texas Dental Association
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Texas Association of Pediatric Dentistry
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Texas Oral Health Coalition (past chairman, current board member)
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Dallas County Dental Society
- Greater Dallas Pediatric Dentistry
Honors
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American College of Dentists: Outstanding Senior Dental Student
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The Academy of Operative Dentistry: Outstanding Senior Award
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American Association of Dental Research: Outstanding Senior Award
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American Association of Dental Research: Distinguished Service Award
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University of Las Vegas Dental School: Excellence in Student Research Review (invited speaker)
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Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award
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Harrington Student Wellness Endowment – Texas A&M Mental Health Foundation Founder
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D Magazine, Best in D Magazine, List of Best Dentists in Dallas [2013-’16, ’19-’21, ’23]
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Child Magazine, “Mom Approved”, List of Best Pediatric Dentists in Dallas [2013-’24]
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Texas Oral Health Coalition, Oral Health Champion [2017]
Procedures
- Pediatric Dentistry – extractions, fillings, and sealants on permanent teeth, on healthy, special needs, and the medically compromised patients
Procedures provided are dependent upon medical necessity diagnosed by provider.