Dr. Swapp graduated from UNLV Dental School, where he finished summa cum laude, and was given the Deans Award for Top Academic Honors. He continued his dental education at Baylor College of Dentistry, and earned a masters degree in oral biology and orthodontics. He was awarded the Baylor Orthodontic Oscar for the best treated orthodontic case in his class.
Following his training, Dr. Swapp was asked to join the teaching faculty at Baylor, where he has published multiple orthodontic research articles. He received the Watson Award, which is given to the highest-rated research article of the year in the most prestigious orthodontic journal. Dr. Swapp is also board certified. A distinction that has only been achieved by 33% of orthodontists.
Outside of orthodontics, he enjoys spending time with family, restoring old cars, hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities. He and his family are active in their church and community, and are avid supporters of the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Swapp has served as a Boy Scout leader for several years, and is an Eagle Scout himself.