Gene Flanagan, DDS Experience Dr. Gene Flanagan has been providing quality dental care, for over 30 years. Prior to opening his practice, the dentist engaged himself in educational pursuits (a trait he still continues to this day) leading to the fulfillment of his lifelong dream of becoming an extraordinary dentist. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in 1978. While at Texas Tech, he was a charter member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After being accepted to all three of the top dental schools in Texas, Dr. Flanagan chose Baylor College of Dentistry (now called Texas A&M College of Dentistry) in Dallas, Texas, where he graduated in 1981. While at the university, he was a member of the Psi Omega dental fraternity.
Continuing education has always been a big part of his life. Dr. Flanagan continues his education monthly, and more frequently whenever possible. Much of his focus in his pursuit of excellence has been in areas that focus on the function of occlusion, advances in surgical procedures, comprehensive exams, treatment planning and functional esthetic excellence. He has completed a mini residency in dental implants and has over 100 hours training in orthodontics.
Dr. Flanagan is a proud alumnus of the prestigious Dawson Academy. Why go to a Dawson dentist? Dawson dentists are trained beyond your typical dentist. They are trained not only in how to keep your mouth biologically healthy, like how to best fill cavities, but also keep your mouth functionally healthy.
When asked about his commitment to continuing education, Dr. Flanagan says, The field is constantly making advances in treatment and technology. New research is connecting oral health to overall health. It is our obligation to be on top of any changes in the field of dental medicine, not only to better ourselves, but to be able to educate and treat our patients with the best possible care.
Dr. Flanagan is a member of the Texas Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He also is a member of the Fort Worth District Dental Society and the Arlington Dental Study Club. Over the years, he has been awarded with the following honors:
Personal Life Dr. Flanagans father, a career officer in the US armed forces moved their family frequently throughout his early years. Dr. Flanagans high school years landed him in El Paso, Texas, where his love of Texas took root. While at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, he met his wife, Angela. The pair got married while he attended dental school in Dallas, Texas. Together, Dr. Flanagan and his wife have a daughter named Katie.
In his free time, Dr. Flanagan enjoys reading, lifting weights, spending time with friends and family, and playing music. He plays the guitar, drums and piano. He enjoys giving back to his community through his church music ministry, as he plays guitar for his church choir. The doctor also enjoys donating his time at Mission Arlingtons dental clinic, the St. Vincent de Paul Mens Club and the Arlington Sunrise Rotary Club where he is the 2019 blood drive chairman.
Our mission is to provide functional, aesthetically pleasing dentistry, utilizing state-of-the-art instruments, techniques and laboratory services that can provide our patients with superior, stable dental health.
We believe patients want treatment options, including the benefits of each dental service. Our goal is to deliver dental services in a genuinely caring atmosphere, in a facility that reflects our commitment to patient comfort, safety and overall health.
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, we typically recommend that you get scaling and root planing treatments. This is one of the most common and effective treatments recommended for periodontal disease and can help before it becomes a severe condition. Often called a deep cleaning, the treatment incorporates two main steps:
Occasionally, we may combine scaling and root planing with other forms of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. Typically, scaling and root planing treatments are enough to prevent the progression of periodontal disease. If you are interested in learning more about this service and its benefits, call our office to speak with a member of the team.