Dr. Alfred grew up in Weston, WV, which is a small town located in central West Virginia. After graduating from Lewis County High School, he attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV and received his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology. He then decided to stay close to home and finish his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at WVU. During his dental training he became aware of all different aspects of his profession, and became passionate about the idea of replacingteeth that had been lost with dental implants. Hispassion to deliver the highest quality of treatment to his patients drove him to Houston, TX after graduation. Dr. Alfred completed a Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at the University of Texas - School of Dentistry at Houston. He then applied the advanced techniques and practiced as a general dentist in the community of Parkersburg, WV. During his AEGD training and time in private practice he continued to have a drive to pursue a career in surgerywhich lead him back toTexas to specialize in Periodontics. Dr. Alfred returned back to University of Texas - School of Dentistry at Houston to specialize, earning his M.S. inOral Biologyand Certificate inPeriodontics.Not only was this an important time for him in his career buthe also hadthe opportunity to meet hisfuture wife, Paola.
Dr. Alfred and his wife are both very excited to be joining the Mckinney Periodontics family, and are excited to be starting a family of their own. Dr. Alfred enjoys following his Mountaineers during football and basketball season and giving his UT Longhornwife a hard time whenever WVU prevails. He has started the process of becoming a board certified periodontist and has a passion for research. His current research emphasis is on implantology and identifying factors that can increase the success of the treatment. He is a member of the Southwest Society of Periodontists, American Academy of Periodontology,and the Texas Dental Association. Dr. Alfred has a pure love for treating patients whether those are his own in private practiceor abroad on mission trips!
'Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us.We will make you a partner in your care.'
Dr. David Philofsky, Dr. Preston Alfred, andtheir staff are committed to serving the dental healthcare needs of our community. McKinney Periodontics is a family-orientated practice offering a variety of services, including dental implants, the treatment of advanced periodontal disease, bone and gum grafting, cosmetic gum contouring, and oral pathology. For optimal comfort, Dr. Philofsky and Dr. Alfred offer varying levels of sedation.Our doctors use state of the art technology within a comfortable and soothing environment. They devote time to each patient, educating them on their treatment options and partnering with them and with their primary dentist in their care. Dr. Philofsky, Dr. Alfred, and their staff are committed to teaching each patient prevention measures and take great care in catering treatment plans to the individual needs of the patient. New Patients Always Welcome!