Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, MS
Dr. Dan Holtzclaw is a native Texan, raised in Humble and Midland, Texas. After attending Texas A&M University, he graduated with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy.
While in the Navy, Dr. Holtzclaw attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander during 12 years of service at duty stations all over the world. During this time, Dr. Holtzclaw completed a one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia and an additional 3-year residency in Periodontics at the National Naval Medical Center (“The President’s Hospital”) in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Holtzclaw finished his naval career as the Periodontist for the world famous US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team.
Dr. Holtzclaw is the most highly published dentist in Austin with over 40 peer reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters in print. He is a highly sought educator by many dental surgery companies and has provided over 100 lectures worldwide. Dr. Holtzclaw has been named a Leader in Continuing Dental Education by Dentistry Today Magazine for 7 consecutive years (2007-2013). Less than 1% of dentists nationwide have recieved this honor. Dr. Holtzclaw is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry, one of the world’s largest dental journals.
Qualifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
- Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Periodontics Degree – National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda MD
- Dental Degree (DDS) – University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX
- Masters Degree (MS in Oral Biology) – George Washington University, Washington DC
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
- Intravenous and Oral Conscious Sedation
Industry Leadership
- Co-Editor-in-Chief: The Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry
- Editorial Board Member: The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Editorial Board Member: Clinical Advances in Periodontics
- Editorial Reviewer: The Journal of Periodontology
- Editorial Reviewer: The Journal of Clinical Oral Implants Research
- Clinical Advisory Board Member: Snoasis Medical
- Clinical Advisory Board Member: Community Tissue Services
- Recognized Expert on Dental XP – The world’s largest and most prestigious continuing dental education website
- Published over 40 articles in peer reviewed dental journals
- Authored chapter on Bone Grafting Procedures for International Textbook
- Lecturer, MIS Dental Implants
- Lecturer, Snoasis Medical
- Lecturer, Osteohealth
Honors and Awards
- Leader in Continuing Education: Dentistry Today Magazine (2007,2008,2009,2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Produced 1st ever video for the American Academy of Periodontology Website (2008)
- Excellence in Research Award (2007): International College of Dentists
- US Navy Commanding Officer’s Award for Clinical Excellence – Pearl Harbor, HI (2003)
- US Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards)
- US Navy Achievement Medal
- US Navy National Defense Medal
- US Navy Global War on Terrorism Medal
- US Navy Pistol Sharpshooter (Expert Designation)
- US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 awards)
Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
- American Board of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
- International Congress or Oral Implantologists
- Texas Dental Association
- Capital Area Dental Society (Austin, Texas)
Lone Star Periodontics & Dental Implants. Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, MS. Board certified periodontist and dental implant surgeon. 711 W. 38th Street, Suite G5. Austin, TX 78705. 512-453-1600