Dr. Michael Patrick Najera, DDS, MS
PeriodonticsNPI: 1679578421
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Dr. Michael Najera is a board-certified periodontist with 21 years of experience treating gum disease and periodontal problems in El Paso. As a native El Pasoan and U.S. Air Force veteran, Dr. Najera is deeply committed to his community and serves as Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee for the El Paso District Dental Society. He specializes in non-surgical treatments like scaling and root planing, always focusing on restoring your gum health in the most affordable and least invasive way possible. Dr. Najera earned his Master of Science in Oral Biology from Baylor College of Dentistry and is the only Hispanic periodontist in West Texas. He is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Baylor College of Dentistry - Three year Periodontics Residency with Master of Science in Oral Biology (MS)
- Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington D.C. - General Practice Residency
- University of Texas, Austin - Undergraduate degree in Biology, Magna Cum Laude
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Periodontist
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DDS, MS
NPI registered: 06/17/2005
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Straumann and Astra implants
Professional Memberships
- El Paso District Dental Society (past President, currently serves on board as Chairman of Legislative Action Committee)
Beyond the Office
Past President of the El Paso District Dental Society
Currently serves on El Paso District Dental Society board as Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee
Maintains active role in El Paso community
Local born and raised El Pasoan (native El Pasoan)
Only Hispanic Periodontist in West Texas
U.S. Air Force veteran
Served 5 years for his country while stationed in Lubbock, Texas
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