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Meet our Skilled, Friendly Team

Dr.Alex Okoye

Dr. O

From his calm demeanor and quiet approach – which makes him great with kids – you may not know that Dr. O also has exceptional medical credentials. From his first degree in dentistry in his home country of Nigeria, Dr. O has continued to add to both his educational and hands-on dental experience. He is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist as well as a member of the Academy of Orofacial Myotherapy (AOMT). Just one of his may achievements is being a Pugh Award Recipient – an honor given to those scoring in the top 3% of their dental board exam.

Dr. O was inspired by a family friend who is a dentist. He also enjoys that dentistry was both an art and a medical science.

Education

Public Health

Before continuing his dental education, Dr. O received his Masters in Public health (MPH) from the University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia. He utilized his education to work with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Field Officer focused eradicating polio and HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.

Advanced Dental Training

When he decided to pursue more extensive dental studies, Dr. O chose Boston University's Henry Goldman Schoold of Dentistry where he graduated with honors. At BU he received both a Doctor of Dentistry (DMD) degree as well as Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Pediatric Dentistry/Pediatrics and Dental Public Health.

During his residencies in Dental Pubic Health and Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. O was a dean scholar. His graduate research focused on the relationship between sleep deprivation and dental caries (cavities) in children. He also researched the use of dental technology in the detection of dental caries and as a predictor of caries risk in Children.

Sunrise at Children's Dentistry of Arlington

Office Tour

Sunrise at Children's Dentistry of Arlington

Dr. Out of the Office

Dr. O out of the office

Family & Interests

As accomplished as he is and as much as he loves working with patients, Dr. O cherishes his time with his wife, Adesuwa and his two small girls, Naya and Ivy. And when he has that little bit of extra Dr. O time, he enjoys playing jazz piano. At one time, he was even a member of a band. He also enjoys travel, reading non-fiction, playing soccer and watching Sponge Bob.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. O is a proud member of:

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • Academy of Laser Dentistry
  • Healthystart Provider
  • Premier Invisalign Provider