Dentists Who Offer Protective Mouth Grillz
California
Dr. Delano Bonier Hankins, Jr. DDS
Culver City, CA
He is now CEO of HD Dental Studios.
Dr. Darius Halliday, DDS
Dr. Halliday is a well-developed, versatile, and compassionate General & Cosmetic Dentist with years of experience providing dental treatment and creating grillz for his patients. Growing up bicoastal with roots from Miami, Florida and the West Coast, Dr. Halliday used his aspirations for Dentistry to overcome the adversities of a father struggling with homelessness and a mother fighting a rare, life-threatening illness.
With exposure to healthcare and a disadvantaged background at such young age, Dr. Halliday studied for years how culture and dentistry can coexist to create a unique beauty.
He is a graduate of the University of San Francisco, a Master of Public Health from Florida International University, and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. Dr. Halliday has used his talents to learn and master the craft of creating cosmetic oral products for clients while preserving their dental health.
He recently received the 2023 National Dental Association’s Top 40 Under 40 Award and is in the process of opening a state-of-the-art practice in Southern California. Dr. Halliday is committed to creating a better quality of life for his patients and diversifying the dental world with more representation from the culture.
Contact Dr. Halliday to get your PMG!
(954) 699-6253
Virgin Islands
Dr. Richard J. Long, DDS
St. Croix
Dr. Long is a strong advocate for oral health, mentorship as well as education in the dental community. Born and raised in Richmond Virginia, Dr. Long earned a bachelor of biology degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Later he would receive his dental training at Howard University College of Dentistry, earning a doctorate in dental surgery and graduating as president of his class.
During his tenure at Howard, Dr. Long also served as president of Delta Mu Chi Fraternity incorporated, which is the only interdisciplinary health fraternity for minority males in the country. By aligning himself with the National Dental Association, DC Dental Society as well as the American Dental Association, Dr. Long has dedicated himself to affect change by participating in community/global outreach; which led to his interest in working in the US Virgin Islands.
While creating better smiles and promoting excellent oral health are his passion Dr. Long also strives to promote comprehensive care by showing patients the connectivity between oral health and systemic health as both work in sync to develop a healthier and happier patient. If he’s not already out jogging, playing basketball or binging the newest Netflix series Dr. Long typically spends most of time with family and friends.
Texas
Dr. Devon Harris, DDS, aka Plaque Panther
Hutto, TX
This Austin native knew he wanted to be a dentist most of his life. He earned his undergrad in biology from the University of Texas, where he was an active member of the Pre-Dental Society. Dr. Harris also worked in the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Vascular Metallomics Lab, where he co-authored two research publications. He began dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2014 and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2018. Dr. Harris was also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry Fellow-track Program and the American Student Dental Association. He founded his practice with the name Plaque Panther as homage to the Marvel Comics character Black Panther, which is an inspirational superhero to him. When not seeing patients at the practice, you’ll find Dr. Harris spending time with his family and pets, cooking, fishing and watching or playing football, a sport he played in high school and college. He also has a passion to pay it forward and mentor pre-health students to explore the field of dentistry.
201 CR 138 STE 204 Hutto, TX 78634
Phone: 512-642-5844
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