Dr. Lefter J Baklas DMD

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Lefter J. Baklas, who serves the population of Texas. Dr. Baklas completed his undergraduate degree from Iona College and Stony Brook College where he earned his Bachelor of Science. Furthering his education he graduated with his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Tufts University Dental School in Boston in 1981, giving him over three decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his Dental Degree Dr. Baklas worked as a Commissioned Dentist with the National Health Service Corps in Colorado . He then became a Dental Associate with a group of professionals in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Baklas currently practices within his private practice in Texas and regularly visits twelve different nursing homes in order to treat elderly patients. Dr. Baklas is also previously part of the faculty of Kaplan College of Medical and Dental Assistants teaching dental assisting students while providing general dentistry to the underprivileged population. Dr. Baklas was with the 4005th Dental Detachment, Army Reserves where he was called up for Active Duty with Desert Storm and volunteered for Humanitarian Missions in Latin and South America. He was also the Chief of Dental Services with the 149th Air National Guard Unit at Kelly/Lackland AFB where he was head of the Dental Section. As well as serving as Chief of Dental Services but with the 433rd Air Wing at Kelly/Lackland AFB as the head of the Dental Section. Dr. Baklas retired in August 2005 after 20 years of military duty in Reserves and Active Duty. General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services — helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services — receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services — performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding – even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns, as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa.

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