Gary Schwarz
Dentist
4109 North 22nd Street McAllen TX, 78504About
Gary Schwarz, DDS, maintains a position at Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, a private clinic located in McAllen, Texas. Dr. Schwarz and his team believe that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health, which is why they focus on thorough exams--checking the overall health of a patient?s teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking digital x-rays. With over thirty years of experience, Dr. Schwarz is an oral maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in many types of dental surgeries, including reconstructive surgery. After earning his dental degree at the Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Schwarz completed a residency at the college in 1983 and completed his Master thesis with research on nasal septal changes seen in rapid palatal expansion surgery in 1983. Dr. Schwarz is Board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and holds memberships with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Ohio Dental Association, which allow him to stay current in his field.
Education and Training
DDS at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National- A lot of Lecturing and Public Speaking -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Board Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
- A passion for what he does, mission work, faith in Jesus Christ, humble, open to learning correction, gives his team a platform.
Hobbies / Sports
- Bucks of Tecomate, The Outdoor Channel, Has Own TV Show
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