Shoal Creek Dental Care

Bios

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  Dr. Robert Harger

  Dr. Robert C. Harger is a 3rd generation dentist who received his Doctorate from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 1997. He has an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Baylor University. Dr. Harger has continued his studies completing numerous post-graduate courses in Functional and Aesthetic Dentistry. He is committed to providing the highest quality of comfortable dental care to his patients. Though originally from Houston, Dr. Harger and his wife Michelle, together with their three beautiful children, have enjoyed living in Austin since 1999.

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  Dr. W. David Jenkins

  Dr. W. David Jenkins was raised in Odessa, Texas. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Baylor University in Waco and graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas in 1974 as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Jenkins then served in the U.S. Dental Corp in Orlando at the Naval Training Center, where he completed two years of rotations in Oral Surgery, Prosthetics, and Endodontics. Dr. Jenkins has been practicing on Shoal Creek Blvd. since 1976. He has served as the president of Texas Dental Consultants and acted as a consultant for Texas state law makers in the legislature, other general dentists, and various specialists. He is now a member of the American Society of Cosmetic Dentistry. David and his family enjoy horses, music, computers, video editing, running, snow skiing, golf and current events. He and his wife, Linda, have been blessed with a daughter and a son, both of whom are extremely creative and talented.

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  Dr. Chad Orlich

  Periodontist & Dental Implants

  Dr. Chad Orlich was born in Houston, Texas. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at The University of Washington in Seattle. While in Seattle, he helped organize the first nationally recognized pre-dental club for the university. He earned his doctorate in dental medicine from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Orlich’s National Board scores placed him in the top 4% of all dentists and earned him a spot in one of the most sought after periodontal programs in the country. Dr. Orlich dedicated the next three years of his life studying periodontics and dental implants. He was trained by some of the countries best periodontist and dental implant experts. Dr. Orlich’s expertise and clinical skill earned him the position of chief resident. He also served as a clinical adjunct teacher for dental students at Nova Southeastern University, and he has performed multiple lectures and seminars for both graduate and post graduate dental students. After his specialty training in periodontics and advanced dental implant placement, Dr. Orlich , returned to Texas to practice in the Austin area. While not working, Dr. Orlich is an avid scuba diver and enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and listening to live music.

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  Dr. David Burden

  Dr. David Burden graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University in 2001, where he received a B.S. in Genetics. Additionally, Dr. Burden also completed a one-year advanced education in general dentistry residency at UTHSCSA, where he received training in Intravenous Conscious Sedation, complicated oral surgery procedures, and implant dentistry procedures. Dr. Burden is a member of the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the local District Dental Society. Practice Mission- My mission is to provide skillful surgical services, to the absolute highest professional standards in an environment that is convenient, comfortable, and familiar to each patient.”

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