Mark W. Adams, DDS, MS

Prosthodontist, Member ClearChoice
Clinical Advisory Board

Dr. Adams studied at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, earning his dental degree in 1983. He furthered his studies at the University of Michigan with a Master's degree in 1985 in Prosthodontics, with an emphasis in cosmetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Adams served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry from 1985 to 1986.

With more than 20 years in clinical practice, Dr. Adams is widely regarded as an expert in the field of implant dentistry, helping to train thousands of dentists across the country. He lectures extensively throughout North America on the latest innovations in implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and reconstructive dentistry, as well as practice management. He has authored publications and video presentations.

Dr. Adams' list of accolades includes the 2003-2004 Top Dentists of America Award, given by the Consumers' Research Council of America.

Charles A. Babbush, DDS, MScD

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Babbush received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and his Masters of Dental Science from Boston University. Dr. Babbush completed his Oral Surgery Residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently he is Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as Director of Dental Implant Research at Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Babbush is one of the leading dental implant surgeons in the world. He placed his first dental implant in 1968. His distinguished career includes teaching positions at 3 premier universities across the world and 28 societal and academic offices and appointments. Dr. Babbush has been the recipient of 9 grants and 13 research awards.

Dr. Babbush has received 20 honors and professional awards and has authored or co-authored over 40 publications. As a highly sought after speaker on many oral care topics, Dr. Babbush has lectured at over 750 seminars, workshops and clinics over the last 35 years. He has authored three textbooks: Surgical Atlas of Dental Implant Techniques, Dental Implants: Principles and Practice and his newest, Dental Implants: The Art and Science

Ole T. Jensen, DDS, MS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Jensen received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Utah. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the Northwestern University School of Dentistry, and his Anesthesiology Residency at the Northwestern University School of Medicine. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Jensen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He is interested in bone grafting, dental implants, and distraction osteogenesis.

He is currently Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University, University of Michigan and University of Colorado at Denver. Dr. Jensen has held a variety of teaching positions since the early 1980s, and has also served as a clinical instructor in the St. Joseph General Practice Residency Program.

Dr. Jensen has been a guest lecturer at scores of seminars and symposia, with a strong focus on implant dentistry, bone grafting, and maxillofacial surgery throughout North America, as well as in Europe and Japan. Dr. Jensen holds hospital appointments at six major facilities in the Denver area. He has been involved in numerous independent research projects, is the author of three textbooks on oral surgery, more than two dozen scientific papers and publications, and has been part of implant-related clinical research studies.

Steve M. Parel, DDS

Prosthodontist

Dr. Parel received his dental degree from The Medical College of Virginia in 1969. He became a faculty member in the University of Texas System in 1975, rising to the rank of full professor in the San Antonio Medical and Dental Schools in 1978. He served as head of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Division in the Department of Prosthodontics until 1991. Dr. Parel was formerly a professor at Baylor College of Dentistry—Texas A&M University System Health Science Center and director of the Center of Oral Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pharmacology.

Dr. Parel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, the American College of Dentists, and is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of Prosthodontics, and the American College of Prosthodontics. He recently received the Andrew J. Ackerman Award for meritorius lifetime service in the field of Maxillofacial Prosthetics and the Distinguished Lecturer Award from the American College of Prosthodontics, the Dan Gordon Award for Lifetime Acheivement from the ACP, and was elected as Examiner for the Board of the American Board of Prosthodontists in 2003.

Roberto Velasco, DDS, PA
Prosthodontist

Dr. Velasco is a member of both the American College of Prosthodontists, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

He was born in Colombia, where he went to dental school at Xaveriana University. After graduating in the top five of his class and practicing dentistry for eight years, Dr. Velasco went to Florida to pursue his dream of becoming a prosthodontist. He attended Nova Southeastern University and, after three years, graduated top of his class.

Dr. Velasco was then appointed to teach and became a full-time faculty member at Nova Southeastern University in both the Restorative and Prosthodontic Departments. He was in charge of the Dental Implants, Occlusion and Dental Bio-Materials Courses. He came to Austin in early 2003.

Dr. Velasco has lectured both nationally and internationally, mostly on implants. He has extensive training in high-tech dentistry and implant dentistry. He was one of the first dentists in Austin to train and implement in his practice, Teeth-in-an-Hour, a state-of-the-art technology in which Dr. Velasco can provide a completely edentulous patient with implants and an implant retained prosthesis, all in under one hour. Dr. Velasco has also trained in Europe on the All-on-4 implant procedure

Daniel F. Galindo, DDS

Prosthodontist

Dr. Galindo received his dental degree in 1992 from Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry. Four years later, he was accepted at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center (Rochester, NY) to pursue specialty training, and in 1999, received his certificate of Specialist in Prosthodontics. He later served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (Farmington, CT).

To ensure constant improvement in his clinical skills and knowledge, Dr. Galindo attends numerous continuing education courses every year. During his specialty training and his academic career, Dr. Galindo was active in dental research. He has published several research and clinical technique papers and has presented at numerous national and international dental meetings, including the American College of Prosthodontists in New Orleans and both the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and the American Prosthodontic Society in Chicago. He currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Arizona Section of the American College of Prosthodontists and is an active member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, Central Arizona Dental Society, American College of Prosthodontists, Academy of Osseointegration and American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.

Stuart L. Graves, DDS, MS

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Graves received his DDS from the University of Detroit in 1972. He has held appointments at Georgetown University Hospital, Fairfax Hospital, Fair Oaks Hospital, and Reston Hospital Center.

Dr. Graves has published several articles on implant dentistry, and currently lectures both nationally and internationally on “Practice Management” and “Advanced Surgical Procedures” for dental implants. He is past President of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, past President of the Implant Society of Northern Virginia, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.