WICHITA FALLS TEXAS ORAL SURGEON - Key Persons

Dr. Urbanek was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where he obtained his undergraduate degree-BS, dental school training-DDS, and four year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery-MS. He received the freshman scholar award as an undergraduate and the award for outstanding achievement in anesthesiology in dental school. Dr. Urbanek had the good fortune of training under one of the great leaders in this specialty, Dr. Larry Peterson; where he was awarded the position of chief resident in his final year. Dr. Urbanek is a diplomate of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the Texas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and American Dental Association. He is past-president and member of the local 13th District Dental Society and has begun a second stint this year as president. Dr. Urbanek is on staff at the local hospital, United Regional. He is board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Urbanek successfully completed recertification for the 2015 cycle. Board certification is the standard for any specialty that should be met by any practitioner. Recertification requires much time and effort, but maintains currency in ever-changing technology.