Dr. David Thompson Holden, DMD

Endodontics

NPI: 1376536532

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Contact Information

Address

6901 HELEN OF TROY STE E2
El Paso, TX 79911

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Phone

(915) 581-3391

Fax

(915) 584-5089

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Website

westsideendoep.com/staff/david-t-holden-dmd/

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(4 reviews)

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About This Provider

Dr. David Holden is a specialist in endodontics—the branch of dentistry focused on treating problems inside the tooth, like root canals and dental trauma. With 21 years of experience and advanced training from top dental programs, Dr. Holden brings expertise in root canal treatment, root-end surgery, and helping teeth that have been injured. He's deeply rooted in El Paso, where he's raised his family and served as president-elect of the El Paso District Dental Society, and he's fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to better serve his diverse community. Beyond the dental chair, Dr. Holden is active in his church and local schools, believing in giving back to Southern New Mexico and West Texas. He is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

Brigham Young University (BYU) - Bachelor of Science in Zoology, 1998, cum laude
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Endodontic Residency Certificate, 2008
University of Florida, College of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), 2002, with honors

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 08/23/2005

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Areas of Focus

Root canal treatmentRoot-end surgeryDental trauma treatmentEndodontics

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
El Paso District Dental Society
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society
Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity
Resident and New Practitioner Committee of the American Association of Endodontists
Scientific Advisory Board of the Journal of Endodontics

Awards & Recognition

Senior Student Ethics Award (University of Florida, 2002)
El Paso District Dental Society Board Member
El Paso District Dental Society President-Elect (2021-2022 term)

Beyond the Office

Scout leader and teacher at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Hygiene School Advisory Committee member of South West District Dental Society

Health Advisory Committee member of Hatch Valley Public Schools Head Start Program

Volunteer with Boy Scouts of America at district level

New Mexico Mission of Mercy volunteer (2012)

Texas Mission of Mercy volunteer (2018)

Missionary dental work in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala (2015)

Missionary dental work in San Pedro Sula, Honduras (2018)

Lived in Mexico City, Mexico; São Paulo, Brazil; Racine, Wisconsin; Cleveland, Ohio; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a child

Served 2-year missionary mission for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Played rugby at BYU (positions: hooker, prop, flanker)

Played football and soccer in high school

Passionate about wrestling

Took guitar classes at BYU

Appreciates Portuguese and Brazilian literature, especially author Luis de Camões and his sonnets

Secretary of the Predental Club at BYU

Married his wife Shaela at BYU

Has three children (two sons and one daughter)

Enjoys time with family, traveling, hiking, and exercising

Loves El Paso and the beautiful desert landscape

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