Dr. Rapolla has a deep respect for all people and desire to help others. Using his skills as a Board Certified pediatric dentist combined with his appreciation and compassion for his patients and families, he works with the TDR staff to provide effective, individualized dental treatments. “I genuinely care for our patients and enjoy working with our expert staff to improve their overall dental health,”, says he says. According to Dr. Rapolla, this collaborative, patient-centered approach allows all patients to receive the highest level of care in a loving and respectful environment.
Fun Facts about Dr. Rapolla.
- He likes salsa…the dance, not the dip. He was a member of a salsa dancing team in college.
- Being raised on the tiny Pacific island of Guam, a cultural melting pot, inspires his love of traveling and learning about different cultures.
- He is a big fan of Indiana Jones and his need to explore the world.
Quote:
Success isn’t measured by what you do compared to others; it’s measured by what you do with the ability God gave you. – Zig Ziglar
What does The Dental Ranch mean to you:
“I value working at The Dental Ranch because we believe in serving all of our patients with respect and compassion, using the best of our abilities, in a work environment centered on love, care and integrity.”
Outside of The Dental Ranch, Dr. Rapolla enjoys travelling with his wife, Sandi, cooking, exercising and being outdoors. He also enjoys spending time with his dogs Nala (Goldendoodle) and Mowgli (Yorkshire Terrier).
Working with the non-profit, Window to the Body, Dr. Rapolla has provided dental services during mission trips in Mexico and Honduras. He has also participated in multiple missions trips to Mexico with the Christian Medical and Dental Association.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Texas A&M, Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, June 2009.
Pediatric Dental Resident at Baylor College of Dentistry providing treatment and care to children at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Texas, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Community Dental Care Clinics and Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX, 2007-2009.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry in Los Angeles, California, June 2007.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of California San Diego in San Diego, California, March 2003.
PROFESSIONAL Associations/Affiliations
Member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry since 2010
Diplomate on the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Member of Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society.