Dr. Barry W Heaton
PeriodonticsNPI: 1194863332
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barryheatondds.com/Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Barry Heaton is a board-certified periodontist in Houston with nearly two decades of experience and a passion for making dental care comfortable and affordable. As the first periodontist to place dental implants in Houston, he has placed over 8,000 implants and specializes in single tooth replacements, multiple tooth replacements, and All-on-4 dental implants, along with gum grafting and other periodontal treatments. Dr. Heaton uses advanced technology like 3D CT scans and Piezosurgery®, offers sedation dentistry options to ease anxiety, and mentors dental students at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. He is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and has published multiple research articles on the connection between gum disease and overall health. Dr. Heaton accepts most PPO dental plans and supplemental dental insurance.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Advanced Training in Implantology, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, 1987-1988
- Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Houston, 1975
- Post Graduate Certificate in Periodontics, University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, 1985
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, 1980
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Periodontist, The American Board of Periodontology
NPI registered: 02/01/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D CT scans
- Piezosurgery®
Professional Memberships
- Life Active Member, American Academy of Periodontology
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, Greater Houston Dental Society
- Member, Texas Dental Association
Beyond the Office
Mentor at University of Texas Dental School Houston, teaching several times a year
Published author of multiple peer-reviewed articles on periodontal disease and systemic health connections
Contributor to Texas Dental Association and Greater Houston Dental Society professional journals
GHDS Peer Review (1995, 1996, 1997)
GHDS Journal Editorial (2005)
GHDS Delegate to TDA (2005)
GHDS Alt Delegate to TDA (2005)
GHDS Strategic Planning Adhoc (2005)
GHDS Judicial Committee (2007, 2008, 2009)
GHDS New Dentist Committee (2008)
Appeared in a photo with Rose Bowl Queen and Betty White early in his career
First periodontist to place dental implants in Houston
Has placed over 8,000 dental implants in his career
Patients travel from across the United States and other countries to seek his services
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