For over 25 years, Dr. Mark Sowell has served patients throughout the North Dallas area with comprehensive general andcosmetic dentistry treatments. What sets Dr. Sowell apart from other dentists in Plano is his passion for excellence and attention to patients.
There are less than 50 dentists nationwide who can compete with Dr. Sowells credentials. He has many accolades including Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Sowell is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and restorative dentistry because of his advanced training. He frequently attends over 100 hours of postdoctoral training each year and provides seminars to other dentists that want to learn his approach.
Dr. Sowell has the appropriate training to offer all steps of the dental implant procedure at the office. He performs bone grafting procedures for patients that dont have enough healthy bone structure to support dental implants on their own. The All-On-Four and Teeth in a Day procedures give you new smiles on a quick timeline.
Dr. Sowell is one of the most renowned cosmetic dentists in the country. Whether you need a full mouth reconstruction, want a smile designed just for you, or just want some dental veneers, Dr. Sowell is your go-to. Everyone deserves the smile of their dreams. Using the latest dental technology, we perfectly plan your smile. You see what your future smile will look like. Dr. Sowell designs the smile to work perfectly with the aesthetic features of the rest of your face.
Too many people avoid regular dental care because of dental anxiety. Sedation dentistry allows patients to get the care they need, without panic attacks and other consequences. Talk to Dr. Sowell about your sedation dentistry options. A proper sedation plan for your needs will give you the chance to be comfortable and relaxed while getting the dental care that you need.
Because of Dr. Sowells advanced training and experience, we see a number of patients from outside of the Dallas area. Our dental office is conveniently located 30 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport in Plano, Texas. We welcome out-of-town guestsand can offer recommendations for travel arrangements as well as local activities to enjoy during your stay. Please contact us for priority scheduling.
Dr. Mark Sowell, DDS, MAGD, AACD is 1 of 40 dentists worldwide to have achieved mastership status from The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and Accredited Membership with The prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). This professional distinction requires thousands of hours of continuing education. Fewer than 40 dentists nationwide have earned both of these professional distinctions.
For over 25 years, Dr. Mark Sowell has served our community and our country by providing state-of-the-art dental care. He is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of cosmetic dentistry,implant dentistry, and restorative dentistry. Because of his relentless commitment to excellence in all aspects of dental care, Dr. Sowell is often asked to lecture to other dentists and attends over 100 hours of rigorous postdoctoral training each year.
While these recognitions illustrate Dr. Sowells dedication to providing the best that dentistry has to offer, he has achieved numerous other merits in the field of dentistry. His additional accomplishments include:
In 1985, Dr. Sowell opened his practice minutes away from Dallas, TX. Prior to that, Dr. Sowell served in the U.S Army as Assistant Clinic Chief of Dental Services and held a general practice residency at Irwin Army Hospital. He was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge and received the Army Achievement and Accommodation awards. Dr. Sowell completed his Doctorate of Dental Science Education at University of Texas, San Antonio, and his Bachelor of Arts at University of Texas, Austin, graduating Cum Laude with Honors.
Dr. Sowell is a visiting faculty member of Spear Education, where he travels to Scottsdale four to five times a year to teach other experienced dentists advanced reconstruction procedures and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Sowell has proven his dedication to providing the most comprehensive modern dental care while continuously advancing his knowledge and skill. Away from his Plano dental practice, Dr. Sowell enjoys spending time with his family. He is a Texas native with a passion for photography and researching new technologies.
Dr. Sowell is a general dentist in Plano, Texas, who through a constant pursuit of excellence has undergone rigorous post-graduate training making him one of the most credentialed dentists around. Most patients are surprised to learn that the majority of dental schools do not teach or only teach introductory courses in cosmetic, advanced restorative, implant, and laser dentistry.
After dental school, Dr. Sowell attended a one-year general practice residency where he rotated through all the specialties of dentistry for advanced training. About 10% of graduating dentists attend general dentistry residencies before going into private practice.
In 1987 he earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in recognition for post-graduate continuing education. In 1996 he was awarded Master of the Academy of General Dentistry which is the highest recognition for continuing education the academy offers its members.
Every dentist says they are a cosmetic dentist, but since it is not a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association, there is no official training required to market yourself as a cosmetic dentist. The Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is the worlds largest organization devoted to the science and art of cosmetic dentistry with over 7,000 members in the U.S. and 40 countries worldwide.
In administering the leading accreditation program for cosmetic dentistry, the AACD requires applicants to attend a number of continuing education courses, pass strenuous testing and submit a number of case studies which are judged by a panel of expert cosmetic dentists and the applicant must orally defend their clinical decisions. Today there are less than 350 accredited members of the AACD in the world.
Dr. Sowell received his accreditation in 2002 at the annual AACD meeting in Boston. Additionally, Dr. Sowell received a Fellowship award from the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics in 2006 in New York in the same class as Dr. Gorden Christiansen, who was a field evaluator for 10 years, in recognition for his work in cosmetic dentistry.
Like cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry is not a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association. In order to advance proficiency in implant dentistry, a dentist must seek out post-graduate training programs. Dr. Sowell has been restoring dental Implants since 1985 and placing them (surgical phase) since 2002. He has complete the University of Texas Preceptorship in Implantology, Ken Hobbles Hands-on Institute and the world renounced Misch International Implant Institute, both the Surgical (placing) and Prosthetic (restoring) programs.
Dr. Sowell has studied under Bill Dickerson, founder of the Las Vegas Institute, Jimmy Eubanks (the Eubanks teaching Institute), the Pankey Institute continuums I-V, Peter Dawson, and Frank Spear at the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education. He now is proud to teach under Frank Spear at Spear Education as a visiting Faculty at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry where dentists go to advance their education in the diagnosis and treatment of advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Mastery of these skills allows dentists to practice a level of dentistry that sets them apart from their colleagues and makes the experience for their patients predictable.