Meet Dr. Benjamin Young

In 1988, I became a periodontist after finishing my residency program in San Antonio while still in the military. My first job as a periodontist was at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. There, I worked and taught new dental students, just like I had been taught right after dental school. In 1993, I moved back to San Antonio to join the Air Force Periodontics Residency Program at Wilford Hall and to run a dental hygiene school. In 1995, I retired after fifteen years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel to make room for younger officers. My family decided to stay in San Antonio so my daughters could finish high school without moving again. They both married their high school sweethearts, and now I have two adult sons, two happy daughters, and seven grandchildren. I stayed in the military for one more year and retired in 1996 to start my private practice in 1997. I also worked part-time as a professor at the dental school.

In 2007, I helped start a new technology company called Voxelogix, which was known for a special procedure called NeXsmile. However, the company went bankrupt in 2008 because of the recession, even though it won an award for innovation in oral surgery. Despite this, the experience helped me improve my practice by using advanced technologies from Voxelogix, like 3D-printed guides for placing dental implants.

By 2011, I was back in private practice, and many things had changed, especially with technology and social media. Traditional ways of working with other dentists were not as effective anymore, and dental insurance was not keeping up with these changes. Over the years, I have updated my practice and wrote a book called The Joy of Flossing, which you can read for free or buy on Amazon. In 2015, I invested in laser training, which helps me treat gum disease more quickly and with less discomfort than older methods.

In short, I am very interested in my field and enjoy learning about dentistry, medicine, science, and the humanities. I believe that patients need more than just technical procedures; they benefit from good information and support from people who care. Thank you for reading about me. If I can help you in any way, please let me know.