Dr. Stewart is one of the leaders in oral surgery and dentistry in the state of Texas, with over 35 years of experience practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures. His emphasis is dental implants, complex implant reconstruction cases, bone grafting, All-on-Four, and computer image-guided surgical procedures.
Dr. Stewart earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry before completing his specialty training and obtaining his Master of Science in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston in 1982.
Since 2005, Dr. Larry R. Stewart, has been featured in Texas Monthly as a Super Dentist and in D Magazine as a Best Dentist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Stewart has lectured extensively on implants and bone grafting procedures.
As part of his long history and involvement in community service, Dr. Stewart has attended mission trips to Kenya and Guatemala. In his free time, he is an avid amateur photographer and enjoys traveling and the outdoors.
The American College of Dentists (ACD) is the oldest major honorary organization for dentists. Its members have exemplified excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to dentistry and society. The American College of Dentists was founded on August 20, 1920, to elevate dentistry standards, encourage graduate study, and grant Fellowship to those who have done meritorious work. The American College of Dentists is nonprofit and apolitical and has long been regarded as the conscience of dentistry.
The College has played a vital role in positively shaping the profession. Early accomplishments include being the first organization to promote what we today call continuing education. The College is currently involved in a wide range of activities, including ethics summits, the Professional Ethics Initiative: an entry-level ethics course, online leadership courses, leadership symposia, a multimedia dental history resource, resource materials for dental schools, and a variety of award programs.
The International College of Dentists (ICD) is a leading international honor society for dentists, conceived in 1920 with over 12,000 members (designated as Fellows). Fellowship in the College is by invitation only. It is granted in recognition of an individual dentists outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and dedication to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind. Before being recognized as a Fellow of the ICD, the candidates qualifications and achievements are evaluated by a series of credential committees to ensure that he or she is deserving of this honor and will live up to the ICD motto of Recognizing Service as well as the Opportunity to Serve.
Dr. Wayne A. Michael specializes in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with a particular interest in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant surgery, corrective jaw (orthognathic) procedures, and maxillofacial trauma. Dr. Michael is dual trained in both dentistry and medicine. Originally from North Carolina, he received his bachelor of science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Michael then received his dental degree with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. His medical degree was obtained from the prestigious UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.
Following his dental training, he completed an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. Following medical school, he completed an internship in General Surgeryoffering a solid foundation to manage the most medically complex patients. Dr. Michael also received extensive training in Anesthesiology through the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern and Childrens Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Michael completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at UT Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospitalinternationally known as one of the premier training programs in the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. As part of his training, Dr. Michael has treated patients at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Childrens Medical Center of Dallas, The Veterans Affairs Hospital of Dallas, UT Southwestern University Hospitals, John Peter Smith Hospital, and Cook Childrens Medical Center. Dr. Michael is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
With extensive training in dentistry, medicine, anesthesiology, and surgery, Dr. Michael is uniquely qualified to treat a broad spectrum of oral and maxillofacial surgical issues for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and senior patients alike.
We are a multi-location dental practice serving the North Texas communities of Plano, Denton, Decatur, and Gainesville. Our practice owes its humble beginnings to Dr. Larry Stewart, who in 1984 founded our first location in Plano, Texas. From our first office, we have labored to maintain the values that have made us successful; honesty, respect, and holding ourselves to the highest standards.
While most practices will claim 'excellent' service, what sets Texas Oral Surgery Group apart from other practices is our philosophy of ethical treatment of our patients. In other words, we treat our patients like family. We care more about what is right for you as a patient than we do about the bottom line. We also employ that same ethical philosophy with our staff- and its shows. Once you meet our staff you 'll quickly see the type of relationships that we maintain are of the highest moral standards.
Our offices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to help improve our services and outcomes. Our goal is to be your premier care provider for every oral surgical need, and we always strive to go above and beyond for our patients.
At Texas Oral Surgery Group, we take pride in having one of the most skilled teams in the industry. Dr. Stewart and Dr. Michael are Board Certified, and our assistants are DAANCE (DENTAL ASSISTANT ANESTHESIA NATIONAL CERTIFYING EXAM) certified. Not only is our staff highly trained, but our surgeons also have decades of experience in oral surgery and hold several respected titles and accreditations. This combination of skill, experience, and technology makes us uniquely equipped to offer a wide range of oral surgery services that include:
At Texas Oral Surgery Group, we believe that the key to excellent dental care is having an excellent staff. We would never be able to bring our signature high-quality services to our patients without the help of our skilled and experienced team. We invite you to meet the lovely people responsible for improving and protecting your smile!
