Cert. Specialty Certificate in Periodontics May 2004 Perio Baylor College of Dentistry, TAMUS-HSC, Graduate Periodontics in a 36 month CODA-accredited residency in periodontics and surgical dental implant placement
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology 2005-Present Board certified in periodontics and dental implant surgery. A Diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty.
Fellow, American College of Dentists (FACD) Oct 2021-Present Recognition of exceptional contributions to organized dentistry, oral health care, dental research, dental education, the profession, and society.
Oral Biology Award 2001 American Association of Oral Biologists, in recognition of significant achievement in, and contribution to Oral Science, given to a senior dental student at each US dental school
Undergraduate Honors: 1993-1997 Honor Student, Texas Tech University, Department of Biological Sciences, 1997 Alpha Epsilon Delta (Premedical Honor Society), Texas Tech University, 1997 Presidents Honor Roll, Texas Tech University, 1995-1997 Deans Academic Honor List, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1994 National Merit Commended Scholar, 1993
Baylor College of Dentistry TAMUS-HSC May 2004 to Dec 2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Graduate Periodontics Attending Periodontist at Childrens Medical Center of Dallas, Texas, supervised periodontal residents in the operating room
Sparks MS, Kerns DG Wilson TG, Hallmon WW, Spears R, Haghighat N. Bone regeneration around implants in the canine mandible with cultured fibroblasts in polyglactin mesh, July;78(7):1276-87. Journal of Periodontology, 2007
Chair, Reference Committee on Legislative, Health, & Governance, 14th District 2020 Chair, Elder Care Ad Hoc Taskforce, 14th District 2020 American Dental Association, House of Delegates 2018, 2019, 2020 14th District ADA Caucuses 2018, 2019, 2020 Western States Presidents Conferences 2018, 2019
Undergraduate Service: 2000-2001 Clinic Improvement Committee, Baylor College of Dentistry Dental Student Volunteer, Dallas Health Fairs Student Mentor, Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program, Baylor College of Dentistry
We work in a collaborative manner with referring offices. We provide your patients with the optimal long-term benefits of periodontal and implant care, as well as enhancement of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The referring dental office remains a vital member of our team in your patients diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up.