Dr. Francis Louis Miranda, D.D.S.,M.S.,PHD.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1982822201
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About This Provider
Dr. Francis Miranda is an orthodontist in Houston, Texas, who specializes in helping children get beautiful, healthy smiles. With nearly 20 years of experience and advanced degrees in education, biology, and physiology, Dr. Miranda brings deep scientific knowledge to his practice. He is deeply committed to giving back to the community and has volunteered at Children's Hospital almost every Saturday throughout his entire career, as well as worked with children who have special needs. Dr. Miranda is board-certified and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, so you can trust you are in expert hands.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctorate of Education, University of North Texas (1990)
- M.S. in Biology, University of Missouri
- Orthodontic program, Baylor College of Dentistry (1976)
- D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry (1959)
- Doctorate in Physiology, Baylor College of Dentistry (left 1978)
- Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Missouri
- B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, Loyola University New Orleans (1955)
Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pedodontics
- Diplomat of the American Board of Pedodontics
Credential: D.D.S.,M.S.,PHD.
NPI registered: 04/23/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Beyond the Office
Volunteer at Children's Hospital (most Saturdays throughout career)
Dallas Public Health Department
Worked with Down Syndrome children at Terrell State Hospital
Head Start volunteer
Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry (held all positions including president twice)
Founded POGO Seminars Inc. (Pediatric Orthodontics & Guidance of Occlusion) in 1980
Associate Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry
Lectured throughout U.S. and Canada
Published multiple journals and periodicals
Earned academic and baseball scholarships to Loyola University
Transitioned from baseball to tennis in college and became a natural athlete
Served as Major in the U.S. Army Reserve (1959-1967)
Competitive tennis player at T-M tennis club
Enjoyed car racing and owned several sports cars throughout life
Later in life enjoyed fly fishing and red fish catching in Louisiana
Ran POGO Seminars Inc. until age 90
Participated in experimental study for rare disease (Cardiac Amyloidosis) at age 90
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