Meet Dr. David Hunter
Meet Board-Certified Oral Surgeon David Hunter, DDS, in the DFW Metroplex
Dr. Hunter obtained his bachelor’s degree while a student-athlete at Sam Houston State University and his doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry, while a member of the honor society. He completed his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, where he served as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Hunter also served at the Veterans Hospital during his residency.
Dr. Hunter’s clinical interest in pediatric surgery and dental implant reconstruction has been a constant within his practice. He is a past president of the North Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a previous instructor for Advanced Cardiovascular and Pediatric Life Support. Presently, he serves as an examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Peers have nominated him as a premier surgeon in his field, and he has been featured in Texas Monthly, Fort Worth, and D Magazine. Dr. Hunter and his wife, Kathy, have four children. When not at work, Dr. Hunter can be found spending time with his family and enjoying outdoor activities.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board Certified, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Examination committee member- 2013- 2023
- Texas State Dental Boards
- Central Regional Boards
- ACLS
- PALS
LICENSES
- Texas State Dental License #16059- present
- Missouri State Dental License #015069, 1989 -1994
EDUCATION
- St. John's Mercy Medical Center, (Mercy Hospital and Mercy Children’s Hospital), St. Louis, Missouri
Certificate, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
Chairman - Dr. John Delfino- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, 1989 to 1993
- Chief Resident, 1992 to 1993
- Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Senior Resident, 1991 to 1992
- Director - Dr. Sam Farish
- Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1989 - DDS
- Odontological Honor Society
- Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1984- B.A.
- Tri- Beta Biological Honor Society
- Athletic Scholarship, Football
- Team Captain Football 1983
ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Examination Committee Member - 2013 to 2023 - Board Examiner - all sections
- Clinical Governance Board, U. S. Oral Surgery Management- 2019-2023
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept of Surgery, Division OMFS
- Volunteer Faculty, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 1998-2020
- Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Dental Association - Life Member
- Texas Dental Association - Life Member
- Fort Worth District Dental Society
- Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Sam Houston State University Letterman Association - Life Member
- Save a Smile, Children’s Oral Health Coalition, Cook Children’s
- Mission Health Dental Clinic - White’s Chapel Methodist Church
MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS
- Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital, Las Colinas
- Active Staff
- Baylor Scott and White Regional Medical Center, Grapevine
- Courtesy Staff
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