Born and raised in Texas, Perry J. Bushong II graduated from Texas A&M University, where he received a B.S. Degree in Genetics in 1997. He then went on to do research at the Cancer Therapy and Research Center in San Antonio. Afterward, he received an MBA from the University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Perry Bushong decided to combine his technology and life sciences background with a career in Dentistry so he attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for his DDS degree. Dr. Bushong also completed his private pilots license in 2020.
He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio with Accomplishments and Awards in: Senior Esthetic Dentistry Award (2 awarded per graduating dental class). Teaching Excellence Honors The American Association of Endodontists Certificate of Merit (1 award per graduating dental class for root canal excellence). Completion of the Annual Preceptorship in Dental Implantology at UTHSCSA which includes hands-on training for implant surgical and restorative techniques.
As a general dentist, practicing in San Antonio, TX, Dr. Perry Bushong remains active in his professional community and is a proud member of the American Dental Assocation, the Texas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentisty, and International Congress of Oral Implantology as well as his local dental society. Dr. Bushong holds certifications in conscious sedation dentistry level I and level II and III which includes nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation and IV sedation, inorder to provide different sedation options for his patients, if they choose.
In his spare time, Dr. Perry Bushong enjoys scuba diving, fishing, shooting, flying real airplanes and building model airplanes, & traveling. In addition to being an aviation enthusiast, Dr. Bushong is also an avid motorcycle sidecar collector and rider. He is married to Armita Bushong, also a general dentist, who has been practicing for 20 years. When they are not doing dentistry, they are doing family-related activities with their three children Cyrus, Ethan, and Arianna in the San Antonio community. They also have a Yorkshire Terrier-Daschund mix dog.
The American surname, Bushong and variant Bushon, prior to being anglicized, was the German-Swiss name, Boschung. The spelling was changed after immigration to Colonial America in 1732. Dr. Bushong is the 9th generation of Bushong born in America.
'Dental Technology has finally evolved to allow me to provide a complete in-house solution of the highest quality and convenience for my patients. I can now provide a transformative experience for the patient'.
The best dental office. Great staff. The best dentist in town (in my opinion). Dr Perry will make you feel comfortable and make you feel like family. I have followed Dr Perry Bushong throughout the years and I will continue to do so. Highly recommend this office.
Chelsea was born and raised in South Texas, a small town just south of San Antonio where she graduated high school. Upon graduation, she decided to start a career in the dental field as a dental assistant.
During her many years of experience as a dental assistant, she quickly expanded her knowledge and was able to learn all positions within the office. It was then that she decided to further her education and she began to pursue her degree in dental hygiene.
One of Chelsea's favorite things about working in the field is getting to know her patients. Her priority is to make each patient feel welcome, ensure they are relaxed, and make certain that their visit is pleasant.
Lucy visits the dental office from time to time. She is a Yorkshire terrier-Daschund mix with a Yorkie face and long weiner-dog body. This combination is called a Dorkie. At a mere 15 lbs, she weighs as much as three bags of sugar, and is arguably just as sweet. She loves meeting new people and feels very lucky to live up to her comforting lap-dog heritage, especially when a patient requests to hold her even during long procedures. This significantly increases her Tail Wags per Minute!
In the office, Lucy understands that not everyone is comfortable with a dog in the room, so you might find her sleeping in the doctor's office, curled up in her doggie-bed corner or sun-bathing on the outdoor patio. Occasionally she might feel compelled to protect the building against a particularly large and chatty squirrel.