General Dentist, Consultant, Educator & Dental Leader

Luis E. Ortiz-Quiles, DMD, MPH, MAGD, LLSR

Georgetown, TX 78626 512-***-**** ********@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced general dentist, dental consultant, educator, and professional leader with more than 30 years in clinical dentistry, public health, dental benefits review, continuing education, military service, and organized dentistry. Recognized for leadership within the Academy of General Dentistry, service in multidisciplinary dental organizations, and a strong background in restorative, implant, esthetic, sedation, laser, and microscope-enhanced dentistry.

CORE STRENGTHS

General and restorative dentistry

Dental consulting and claims review

Implant, esthetic, sedation, laser, and microscope-enhanced dentistry

Dental education, lectures, and continuing education leadership

Professional association leadership and governance

Military dental service and public health perspective

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nursing Home Dentist Part-time September 2024–Present

Associate Dentist Academy Dental September 2023–Present

Dental Consultant Net Claims Solutions January 2023–Present

Dental Consultant MCNA Dental Plans San Antonio, TX July 2016–2023

General Dentist Associate Positions Austin, TX May 2007–September 2016

Private Dental Practice San Sebastián, PR April 1998–May 2007

Faculty Aguadilla Technological College August 1997–May 1999

Dental Officer, Captain U.S. Army Dental Corps Ft. Huachuca, AZ July 1994–June 1997

EDUCATION

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry 1993

Master of Public Health (MPH) University of Arizona 1997

Bachelor of Science (BS) University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR 1988

CREDENTIALS & ADVANCED TRAINING

Academy of General Dentistry: Fellow (2004), Master (2008), LLSR (2018, 2022)

American Association of Dental Consultants: Certified Dental Consultant (2025)

American Board of General Dentistry: Board-Eligible Status (2023)

Comprehensive Implant Surgery Program, Tatum Institute (2003–2004)

Intravenous Conscious Sedation Certificate, UPR School of Dentistry (2003)

Esthetic Dentistry CE Program, University at Buffalo School of Dentistry, Levels One and Two (2004–2006)

Academy of Laser Dentistry Standard Proficiency Certificate (2009)

CEREC Basic/Advanced Training (2013); ZEISS Microscope Basic Training (2013) Newton Microscope Advance Training (2021/2023/2025); Zimmer Institute Advanced Implant Restorative Training (2015)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS

Academy of General Dentistry member since 1997; Central Texas AGD President (2019–2020) and Texas Dentist of the Year (2020) Nominee

Texas AGD Master Study Club (2013–2017) and Education Committee (2017–2023)

Puerto Rico AGD Component Vice President and Alternate Delegate (2004–2006)

American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership (2005–2006)

Capital District Dental Society Acting President and TDA Alternate Delegate

Spear Study Club, North Austin Metro Co-Director (2014–2018)

Fellow: American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, and Pierre Fauchard Academy

Member/participant: Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, American Academy of Sleep DentistryAcademy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, American Association of Dental Consultants, Ponce School of Dental Medicine Continuing Education Chairperson and Adjunct Faculty

LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS

“Smoking Cessation Program for Patients,” Cochise County Dental Society, April 1997

“Fluoridation Update in Puerto Rico,” American Dental Association, September 2006

“Ergonomics in Dental Practice,” Master Study Club, September 2013

LICENSES

Texas #22560 Puerto Rico #2169 Virginia #411304

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