Publications Harrington, E.K., L.E. Lunsford and K.K.H.Svoboda. PTH Modulates Chondrocyte Survival, Differentiation, Type X Collagen Deposition and mRNA Expression in vitro. Anatomical Record. Dec. 2004
Harrington, E.K. and K.K.H. Svoboda. Effect of Parathyroid Hormone on the Release of Reactive Oxygen Species in Developing Cartilage. J. Dental Research, Vol. 81, 3083, March 2002. Presented in San Diego (AADR) and as selected participant in Hinman Student Research Symposium.
Harrington, E.K., Matthew F. Kern, Steve Lin, Kathy K. Svoboda. PI3 Kinase and MAP Kinase Signal Downstream of the PTH/PTHrP Receptor in Primary Cartilage Chondrogenesis. J. Dental Research Vol. 82, 0795, 2003. Presented in San Antonio (AADR)
Invited speaker, as President of AADR-National Student Research Group, at inaugural Student Research Day, newly opened University of Las Vegas Dental School. Future of Student Research in America. May 2003 in Las Vegas.
Dr. Rapolla has a deep respect for all people and desire to help others. Using his skills as a Board Certified pediatric dentist combined with his appreciation and compassion for his patients and families, he works with the TDR staff to provide effective, individualized dental treatments. I genuinely care for our patients and enjoy working with our expert staff to improve their overall dental health,, says he says. According to Dr. Rapolla, this collaborative, patient-centered approach allows all patients to receive the highest level of care in a loving and respectful environment.
I value working at The Dental Ranch because we believe in serving all of our patients with respect and compassion, using the best of our abilities, in a work environment centered on love, care and integrity.
Outside of The Dental Ranch, Dr. Rapolla enjoys travelling with his wife, Sandi, cooking, exercising and being outdoors. He also enjoys spending time with his dogs Nala (Goldendoodle) and Mowgli (Yorkshire Terrier).
Working with the non-profit, Window to the Body, Dr. Rapolla has provided dental services during mission trips in Mexico and Honduras. He has also participated in multiple missions trips to Mexico with the Christian Medical and Dental Association.
Pediatric Dental Resident at Baylor College of Dentistry providing treatment and care to children at Childrens Medical Center of Dallas, Texas, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Community Dental Care Clinics and Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, 2007-2009.
Dr. Lee is passionate about providing the best comprehensive dental treatment for every patient every day. Each day at The Dental Ranch, my goal is to provide the best, thorough dental care that I can to each patient, says Lee. A former dental officer and Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army, Dr. Lee has a strong sense of duty when it comes to serving others and carries out this duty by working with each patient and each family to understand their story and their specific needs in order to offer the most effective and comprehensive treatment. According to Dr. Lee, Manyof our patients arrive apprehensive and nervous.I greet every patient with a smile and strive to make individual connections with each of them and their families to put them more at ease. Dr. Lee keeps his focus on the patients needs allowing him to perform individualized treatments with compassion and care.
Dr. Lee and his wife, Julie, are raising two wonderful sons, Christian and Ian, and a cute Bichon/Poodle, Bella. When out of the office, he enjoys traveling, taking photographs of beautiful scenery and spending quality time with family and friends. And, when time allows, he is able to enjoy a round of golf.