Expert Details
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: Dental Implantology, Orthognathic Surgery, TMJ/Craniofacial Disorders, Cosmetic/Medical Aesthetics Direction and Anesthesia Standards of Care
ID: 740820
Texas, USA
Since 2018, Expert has served as an expert witness in oral and maxillofacial surgery matters, and has held numerous medical director roles in aesthetic and cosmetic medicine settings. Expert has been an active clinical researcher throughout Expert's career, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications on topics including TMJ function, orthognathic surgery outcomes, and craniofacial trauma fixation techniques, and has served in significant leadership capacities within major professional societies, including the Academy of Osseointegration (Board of Directors) and the International Team for Implantology (Fellow), as well as chairing the Judicial Committee of a regional dental society.
Expert holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and a Doctor of Medicine degree, both from the Employer, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Trinity University, and completed residency training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Expert has provided humanitarian surgical service internationally, including cleft lip and palate treatment missions in Mexico and a maxillofacial surgery mission in Guatemala, and has presented research internationally. Expert has been recognized with numerous academic honors throughout Expert's career and continues to serve in academic and clinical leadership roles.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1991 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: University of Texas Health Science Center |
| Year: 1987 | Degree: DDS | Subject: Dentistry | Institution: University of Texas Health Science Center |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: BA | Subject: Biology | Institution: Trinity University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2025 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Adjoint Assistant Professor | Department: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
Responsibilities:Teach oral surgery to dental students and residents, supervise clinical procedures, and support academic development. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2023 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provide surgical dental care including extractions and pathology treatment; ensure patient safety and support underserved populations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2022 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Medical Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:Medical Director overseeing aesthetic treatments and weight loss services with focus on safety and results. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Expert Witness | Department: |
Responsibilities:Evaluate cases involving oral surgery and anesthesia, determine standard of care, and provide expert testimony. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2024 | Employer: Oral Surgery of Alamo Ranch | Title: Owner and Oral Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Perform full-scope oral surgery procedures, manage clinical operations, oversee staff, and ensure quality patient care. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2024 | Employer: Oral Surgery of Kerrville | Title: Owner and Oral Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Perform full-scope oral surgery procedures, manage clinical operations, oversee staff, and ensure quality patient care. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2023 | Employer: Lost Creek Dental | Title: Part Owner and Oral Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Perform full-scope oral surgery procedures, manage clinical operations, oversee staff, and ensure quality patient care. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2023 | Employer: Advanced Oral Surgery of San Antonio | Title: Owner and Oral Surgeon | Department: |
Responsibilities:Perform full-scope oral surgery procedures, manage clinical operations, oversee staff, and ensure quality patient care. |
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Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert witness in cases involving oral surgery and anesthesia, determining standard of care, and providing expert testimony since 2018. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • San Antonio Dental Society • American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons • Academy of Osseointegration • International Team for Implantology • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Fraternity • International College of Dentists Honor Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • Board Certified, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1996 • Texas Dental Association Ethics & Judicial Training, 2025 • ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications, current |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • International College of Dentists Honor Society induction • Quintessence Award • Senior Dental Essay Award, Block Drug Co. • Clinic Award, Texas Dental Association • National Hispanic Scholarship Fund recipient • Dean's List, Employer • Outstanding Young Men of America recognition • Blue Key National Honor Society induction, Trinity University • President's Scholarship, Trinity University |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Authored or co-authored 14 original peer-reviewed investigations, book chapters, and journal articles, and contributed to 16 published abstracts and short articles, spanning topics including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function and rehabilitation, orthognathic surgery outcomes, craniofacial trauma fixation techniques, dental implant biofilm/decontamination science, and oral behavioral health. |
Fields of Expertise
oral surgery, dentistry, maxillofacial prosthesis implantation, dental implant restoration, dental implantation, dental implantology, dental standard of care, dental prosthesis, dental prosthetic material, preprosthetic oral surgery, maxillofacial surgery, dental implants, osseointegration, TMJ disorders, craniofacial trauma, cosmetic medical direction, dental expert witness, implant biofilm research, facial surgery, orthognathic surgery