Why did I want to become a dentist? It goes way back to my childhood actually. I got braces when I was 13 years old, awkward teenager, and I remember I had to get them on for four years and so it’s plenty of time to get to know the dentist. The team really enjoyed going to the dentist.
I was one of those kids that liked going to the dentist and actually developed a pretty good relationship with the dentist. He invited me to come in about 30 minutes early, you know, as we got to know each other. I shadowed him about once a month and I decided at 14 that I wanted to be a dentist and that of course faded a little bit here up and down throughout adolescence and also the trip to Honduras.
I did a dental service mission for two weeks and that sealed the deal for me, to be able to see some of these people that had never seen a dentist and they were older adults, kids that were just so excited to see a health care provider, just to see the joy in their faces and it was so rewarding to see that side of dentistry and I knew right away that I wanted to be a dentist.
Meet Dr. Tony Kasallis
Dr. Anthony Kasallis earned his dental degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston before being accepted into the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry program.
During his service, Dr. Kasallis gained extensive experience practicing a wide variety of dental procedures in locations around the world, with his most cherished time spent in England.
He has since built on this diverse background with specialized training in general, cosmetic, implant, and pediatric dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Kasallis holds Level 2 sedation certification, allowing him to provide moderate conscious sedation to help ease anxiety for nervous patients.