Dr. Collins is a native Texan and grew up on a ranch in central Texas. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in psychology. He then attended the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston where he received his D.D.S. degree, graduating number two in his class in 2005. He was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society. He completed a two year Orthodontics residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas in 2010 while serving in the U.S. Army. Dr. Collins is a Board Certified Orthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, which is a distinction only held by an elite tier of orthodontists.
During dental school, Dr. Collins served for four years in the U.S. Army Reserves. After dental school, Dr. Collins served for eight years on active duty in the U.S. Army as a dentist and orthodontist. His duty assignments included Ft. Carson, Colorado; Ft. Sam Houston, Texas; and Ft. Gordon, Georgia. During his time in the Army, he received numerous awards, including two Army commendation medals. After his Army service, he practiced as an orthodontist in Dallas for three years.
Dr. Collins was active in Boy Scouts and received many awards, including the God and Country Award and attained the rank of Eagle Scout by the 9th grade. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, watching college sports and attending games, spending time with his wife and two sons, going to the movies, finding great restaurants, and he loves all kinds of cars. He treats his patients like family and wants them to have a truly great and fun experience while having braces.
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members! As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.
Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.