Dr. Garry Radford Jr.
DDS
Dr. Garry Radford Jr.
DDS
Appointment Availability: Thursday and Friday
EXPERIENCE: 60+ Years of Experience
EDUCATION:
- Fisk University (1959): Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry (1959–1963): Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester (1965–1967): Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Awards & Recognition:
- Outstanding Young Men of America Award (1967): Presented by Eastman Dental Center.
- Alpha Omega Fraternity Award for Excellence in Scholarship: Recognized during dental school.
- Multiple Honors: Received 16 out of 20 awards upon graduation from Meharry Medical College, including the Turpin Memorial Award and the American Academy of Dentistry for Children Certificate of Merit.
Specializations:
- Pediatric Dentistry: Comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Sedation Dentistry: Techniques to manage anxiety and provide comfort for special needs patients.
Treatments Offered
- Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
- Restorative Procedures: Fillings, crowns, and space maintainers.
- Sedation Options: Inhalation sedation, oral sedation, and general anesthesia for anxious patients.
- Special Needs Dentistry: Tailored care for children with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities.
- Interceptive Orthodontics: Early assessment and treatment to guide proper dental development.
- Laser Frenectomy: Treatment for tongue-tie or lip-tie using laser technology.
- Emergency Dental Care: Prompt treatment for dental injuries or acute issues.
Family Legacy
Dr. Radford continues a family tradition in dentistry. His father, Dr. Garry Hamilton Radford Sr., was a general dentist and the first elected African-American city councilman in Waco, Texas. His eldest daughter, Rhea, is also a pediatric dentist, and his second daughter, Rhonda, works alongside him as a dental hygienist.
