Dr. Steven R. Kilpatrick DDS
Dentist
2909 South 74th Street Fort Smith Arkansas, 72903About
Steven R. Kilpatrick, DDS, maintains a practice with his partner, James Wes Borengasser, DDS, PA, called Fort Smith Smiles based out of the state of Arkansas. Dr. Kilpatrick stays abreast of the latest technological advances in the ever-changing field of dentistry through continuing education and his numerous memberships to dental associations including the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. A leader in his field, Dr. Kilpatrick obtained Diplomate status from the esteemed American Board of Orofacial Pain; as well as, certification from the American Board of Craniofacial Pain and the American Academy of Pain Management. Nearly 40 years of experience in dentistry and Dr. Kilpatrick is well-versed in TMJ procudures and craniofacial surgery; he offers his services to Mercy Hospital when he is not serving his patients at his practice. Dr. Kilpatrick also participates in public speaking on orofacial pain and teaches other healthcare professionals on how to use nitrous oxide.
Education and Training
University of Missouri
Board Certification
American Board of Craniofacial Pain- Craniofacial Surgery
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Speaks on Orofacial Pain Topics and Teaches Others on the Use of Nitrous Oxide -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pain Management, American Dental Association, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Fort Smith Dental Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Continuing his education, as things are always changing quickly.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing and 4-Wheeling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Dentistry, Journal for Orofacial Pain, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
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