Dr. Gonzales is originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Shirley, for 27 years. They have one son, David Anthony Gonzales II who is 20 and attends the University of Texas at San Antonio, Honors Program.

Dr. Gonzales has been associated with orthodontic education since 1996 and has trained over 30 orthodontists who practice throughout the country and overseas.  His graduates practice in the Army, Navy, Air Force as well as in civilian practices here in Texas.

Education

• 1977 - 1980: University of New Mexico
• 1980 - 1984: DMD - Washington University School of Dentistry in St. Louis
• 1984 - 1985: General Practice Residency, Travis Air Force Base
• 1991 - 1993: Masters in Oral Biology and Certificate in Orthodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas Texas

Professional Experience

• Sept 07 - Present: Private Practice, Oakwell Farms Orthodontics, San Antonio and Pleasanton, Texas
• Oct 05 - Aug 07: Assistant Clinical Professor, Program and Clinical Director Orthodontic Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Jan 06 - Aug 07: Craniofacial Anomalies Board Member, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
• Jan 06 - Aug 07: Staff Orthodontist, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
• Jul 04 - Dec 05: Chief Air Force Consultant in Orthodontics to the Surgeon General, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Jul 04 - Dec 05: Chairman of Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency, Member of Dental Education Committee, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Jul 02 - Sept 05: Program Director of Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Jul 99 - Jul 02: Clinical Dentistry Flight Commander, 86th Dental Squadron, Ramstein, Air Base Germany
• Jul 98 - 99: Assistant Chairman and Clinical Director of Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Jul 98 - 99: Senior Resident Training Officer of Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Jul 96 - 98: Orthodontic Training Officer for Advanced Education in General Dentistry Two year Program, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas
• Aug 96 - 99: Associate Professor for instruction of Undergraduate Students, University of Texas Health Science, San Antonio, Texas
• Aug 93 -96: Orthodontic Dental Officer, Preventive Dentistry Element Leader, 18th Medical Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan
• Jun 88 - 91: General Dentistry Officer, United States Air Force Academy Hospital, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
• Aug 85 - 88: General Dentistry Officer, United States Air Force Hospital Dover, Dover Air Base, Delaware

Memberships in Professional Organizations

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
• The American Dental Association
• The Texas Dental Association
• PSI PHI Fraternity Alumni
• The American Association of Orthodontists
• The Southwestern Society of Orthodontists
• The Texas Association of Orthodontists
• American Association of Military Orthodontists

Other:

• Environment Committee, St. Francis Catholic Church

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David. A. Gonzales, DMD, MS and Donald E. Mills, DDS, Orthodontists
1919 Oakwell Farms Pkwy Suite 240 | San Antonio, TX 78218 | Tel: 210.824.6787
800 N Bryant St. | Pleasanton, TX 78064 | Tel: 830-281-2500