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Dr. Mason and his team bring comfortable, expert dental care to patients, ranging from sedation, family, and cosmetic dentistry, to more specific services like dental implants and periodontal disease treatments. We use state of the art technology to make your dental appointments quick and easy. Patients even look forward to coming in after experiencing our services.

Our patients don’t only come to us from Grapevine. Patients from all over the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, from Colleyville to Trophy Club, come to our office because they know the value of our high quality dentistry services and love our team. Dr. Mason surrounds himself with only top quality professionals who reflect the values and philosophies of the practice. Our staff is known throughout the area for their kindness, warmth, friendliness, and desire to help other people.

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How to Become a Dentist

There are many options for dentistry careers, and some dentists prefer to work overseas. They may work for international organizations such as the World Health Organization, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and Food and Agricultural Organization. Many dentists volunteer their time to bring dental care to developing countries. Some dentists also work in hospitals treating patients with medical conditions or disabilities alongside doctors. These dentists are skilled in medicine and spend an extra year in hospitals after graduating from dental school.

Dental doctors are professionals who use modern technology to ensure optimal oral health. Many problems can be prevented by regular visits to tri city dentistry . Good dental hygiene can help prevent future problems. Tri city dentistry use modern technology to treat patients. However, they also wear protective gear to prevent any complications or accidents.

A dentist shouldn't try to transform a patient’s teeth into surrealist sculptures. Good sculptors pay attention to proportion and aesthetics. Dental professionals should follow the same principles. Dental work is more practical, involves interaction with patients, and can be customized for different lifestyles.

The job of a dentist is to diagnose and prescribe medications. A dentist can also perform surgical procedures on the gums or bones. Root canals can be performed by a dentist to correct damaged teeth and treat infections. These procedures can improve your chewing, speech, digestion, appearance, and overall health. The dentist supervises the staff and assesses patients' overall health. Dentists educate patients on proper oral care and preventative steps.

Prospective candidates must have completed four years of dental school education to become a dentist. There are currently 56 accredited dental schools in the United States. Many of these schools offer online applications through AADSAS. Predental science requirements must be met and applicants should also have a college degree.

You can join a pre-dental club if you're not able to find a summer job. It is a great way to meet potential students and network. There are also opportunities to serve the community and join study groups for science classes. Meeting pre-dental students will help you to understand the application process for dental school and the field. Meeting a dentist face-to-face is another way to get to know more about the profession and its challenges.

Dentistry has a long history that spans several centuries. Dentistry's origins date back to the Middle Ages. The Renaissance saw the British learn to use the instruments and equipment of a dentist. In Germany, 1530 saw the publication of the first book on dentistry. The book was written in German rather than the Latin language of the day. The field was also enriched by the contributions of other surgeons who wrote about different aspects of dental treatment.

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Meet Dr. Mason

SCOTT A. MASON, D.D.S.

Dr. Scott Mason claimed the city of Lubbock, Texas as home before attending Texas Tech University and Lubbock Christian University. He completed his pre-dental studies early at the University of Texas at Arlington before attending and receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 1993 from Baylor College of Dentistry, now known as Texas A&M University College of Dentistry. He began his dental career as a Grapevine dentist in 1993.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Mason serves as a deacon at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake and enjoys time with his two sons, Mitch and Chase, hunting, fishing and attending Texas Rangers games. He and his wife, Cathy, live in Grapevine, and enjoy watching their boys grow into Godly men as they attend Texas A&M University.

Dr. Mason enjoys changing people’s lives through dentistry, from simple tooth-colored fillings and crowns to full cosmetic smile makeovers. His technologically advanced CEREC® machine enables him to make and bond all-ceramic crowns and on-lays in a single visit. He is extremely sensitive to making his patients as comfortable as possible while receiving dental care and he feels patient satisfaction is the highest measure of success.

Dr. Scott Mason is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Fort Worth District Dental Society, the Association of Alumni for Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce, Tarrant County Better Business Bureau, and the North Texas CEREC® Study Club.