Dr. Alton Gifford Mcwhorter, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1245381862
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English
About This Provider
Dr. Alton Mcwhorter is a pediatric dentist in Dallas, TX who has been caring for children's teeth for 19 years. He earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee and completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry, where he now teaches and leads the pediatric dentistry department. Dr. Mcwhorter specializes in children's dental care and treating gum disease in young patients, and he is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is actively involved in the pediatric dentistry community as executive director of the Paul P. Taylor Association of Pediatric Dentists and mentors the next generation of pediatric dentists. Dr. Mcwhorter is accepting new patients and speaks English.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Master's of Science (1989)
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Internship in Pediatric Dentistry (1984)
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry (1984)
- University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, DDS (1979)
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Residency in Pediatric Dentistry (1985)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 01/12/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (former executive director)
- Paul P. Taylor Association of Pediatric Dentists (executive director)
Beyond the Office
Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry
Department head of Pediatric Dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry
Mentor and committee member for graduate thesis and certificate projects
Executive director of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Executive director of the Paul P. Taylor Association of Pediatric Dentists
Published articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals
Originally from Jackson, Mississippi
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