Dr. Sam J. Nechamkin (Dr. Sam) earned his doctorate degree at Baylor College of Dentistry. He then completed his Periodontics and Dental Implants specialty training at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
In addition to being a Sherman Dental Specialist Dr. Sam practices all fields of general dentistry. He is a board-certified specialist in the field of periodontics,(the foundation of teeth) and has received extensive training in dental implants and sedation dentistry.
Dr. Sam has been distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. A Diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty. Less than 35% of periodontists in the world hold the Diplomate status; Dr. Sam is the only Sherman dentist distinguished as a Diplomate in Periodontology.
Dr. Sam and his staff are committed to providing high-quality dental care using the most progressive equipment and procedures available. Most procedures are performed under intravenous sedation in order to promote a relaxed, predictable, and painless surgical experience.
As a Sherman dentist, Dr. Sam is dedicated to the continuity of care for all Sherman dental patients. His team consists of individuals with extensive experience from staff level to executive level in both the medical and dental fields. His team carefully plans and organizes the initial evaluation, treatment, and restorative care for each patient; as well as, research applicable financial options tailored to the needs of each patient individually.
Dr. Sam and his staff strive for high patient and referral satisfaction; therefore, they solicit communication and feedback from patients and the dental community. Remaining ahead of the paradigm shift is paramount, thus he is focused on continuing education in the fields of Dentistry, Dental Implants, and Periodontics.
Dr. Leke Olowokere grew up in Birmingham, AL as well as Houston, Texas, and now now calls North Texas home with his wife Hannah and baby girl Elianna. He obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas with a biology major and chemistry minor. After UNT, Dr. Leke received his DDS degree from Texas A&M (Baylor) College of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Leke was able to serve in mission trips all over the world including Guatemala, Jamaica, and India as well as many locations here in North Texas. Serving the community is a passion of Dr. Leke's and he is thankful for the many opportunities he has been given to do so.
Dr. Leke pursued further training and completed a general practice residency at the Dallas Veterans Affairs Hospital. He was trained in various aspects of dentistry including implant placement/restorations, dentures, periodontal surgeries, root canal therapy, and more.
Dr. Leke has devoted hundreds of hours to continuing education and strives to stay on top of the most up to date research and treatment. He is a graduate of the globally recognized Misch Resnik Implant Institute, an advanced dental implant continuum which provides premier education in the field of dental implantology. His daily hope is to help patients feel comfortable, restore smiles, and to be a blessing to those around him.
In his free time, Dr. Leke can be found spending time with his wife and baby girl, playing basketball and staying physically active, growing in faith with his church family at City Church International, and enjoying all forms of music.