Dr. David Peter Cappelli, DMD MPH PHD
Dental Public HealthNPI: 1043477797
Is this your practice?
Claim this profile to update your information, add photos, and connect with patients.
Claim This ProfileContact Information
Address
7703 FLOYD CURL # 7917
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HSC-SA COMMUNITY DENTISTRY
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone
(210) 567-3200Fax
(210) 567-4587
About This Provider
Dr. David Cappelli is a dental public health specialist with 18 years of experience and deep expertise in connecting oral health to overall health and disease prevention. Board certified by the American Board of Dental Public Health, Dr. Cappelli holds advanced degrees including a DMD, MPH, and PhD in epidemiology, giving him unique training in both clinical dentistry and public health research. He has led major national initiatives, including founding the American Institute for Dental Public Health and securing over $6 million in federal funding to advance dental education and research. Dr. Cappelli's work focuses on preventing serious conditions like periodontal disease and its links to premature birth and other health complications. He is currently accepting new patients in San Antonio and brings a commitment to evidence-based, prevention-focused care.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- MPH - University of Pittsburgh
- Residency in Dental Public Health - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), Department of Community Dentistry
- DMD - University of Pittsburgh
- PhD in Epidemiology - University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, School of Public Health
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Dental Public Health
Credential: DMD MPH PHD
NPI registered: 05/20/2008
Are you this provider? Claim your profile to add your education and training details.
Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) - Former President
- AAPHD Foundation Board - Current Chair
- Commission on Dental Accreditation - Site Visitor for Dental Public Health specialty
- Nevada Advisory Committee for Oral Health (AC4OH) - Member
- Future Smiles of Nevada - Board Member
- San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic - Advisory Board Member
Awards & Recognition
- HRSA Awards (2015) - Totaling $3.75 million for establishment of American Institute for Dental Public Health
- HRSA Grant (2011) - $3.1 million for pre-doctoral education in dental public health
- National Institutes of Health Funding - for oral-systemic linkages research
- UTHSCSA Presidential Teaching Excellence Award (2015)
- UTHSCSA Academy of Master Teachers - Inductee (2016)
- University of Texas Regents Outstanding Teaching Award (2016)
Beyond the Office
American Institute for Dental Public Health - Executive Director
Former Director of Dental Public Health Residency Program at UTHSCSA
Former Director of Research Division at UTHSCSA Department of Comprehensive Dentistry
Cross-appointed Faculty - UT-Houston Health Science Center School of Public Health
Cross-appointed Faculty - UTHSCSA School of Biomedical Sciences
Co-directed course for first-year dental students: Foundations of Tooth Development, Oral Health and Disease
Taught extensively in dental and dental hygiene curriculums
Co-authored textbook (2008) - Prevention in Clinical Oral Health Care
Leadership positions in national and state organizations
American Dental Education Association Leadership Institute Fellowship - Completed
Leadership Education and Development Institute at UTHSCSA - Completed
Provider information is sourced from the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) maintained by CMS. Information may not reflect the most current data. Providers can claim their profile to update and verify their details.