Meet the Doctor

Current

Dr. Bishop loves being an orthodontist and has been practicing orthodontics for almost thirty years. His areas of specialization in orthodontics include early childhood growth and development, orthognathic surgery, TMJ therapy, and multi-disciplinary treatment for adults and children.

Philosophy

Naturally artistic and creative, Dr. Bishop was drawn to a combination of art and science. Early in his education he set his sights on orthodontics where his sculpture would be the human form. He prefers classic beauty rather than over-styled trends. Attention to detail and preservation of each patient’s uniqueness are the hallmarks of his artistic philosophy.

Training

Dr. Bishop is a native of Lampasas, Texas, and was the president of his high school. He did his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University. While attending A&M he was in the Corp of Cadets and vice-president of the premedical and predental society. Dr. Bishop received his DDS degree at the Baylor College of Dentistry where he was also vice-president of his class. After graduation from dental school, Dr. Bishop studied orthodontics at the Baylor College of Dentistry, one of the leading orthodontic training programs in the world. Giving his very gifted father credit, an outstanding surgeon and physician himself, Dr. Bishop was one of the youngest graduates in orthodontics in the United States.

Academic Achievements

Upon graduation, Dr. Bishop did an internship with one of the most outstanding orthodontists in the United States. He was recruited by U.T. Southwestern Medical School to be a member of the world renowned Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team. Through this association, Dr. Bishop became a colleague of the renowned Dr. Larry Wolford. Dr. Wolford is recognized as one of the most outstanding oral surgeons in the world. The two of them have treated one of the largest number of orthodontic/orthognathic surgery cases in the country. Dr. Bishop has been responsible for the orthodontic training of orthodontists on a local and national level and is recognized nationally as a specialist in orthodontics.

Honors:

Dr. Bishop has been recognized as one of the best orthodontists in the the United States. He has participated as a research doctor for several orthodontic manufacturing companies. He is a graduate of the F.A.C.E. foundation, one of the most distinguished orthodontic institutes in the United States. Dr. Bishop has been asked to speak to over 20 professional groups around the world regarding the field of orthodontics over the past twenty years.

Dr. Bishop has had many articles published, the most recent being "An Esthetic and Removable Orthodontic Treatment Option for Patients; Invisalign" which he co-authored with Dr. Mitra Derakhshan published in the Journal of the American Dental Assistants Association in the September/October 2002 issue.

Professional Activities

Accumulated more than 2600 hours of continuing education and professional development during the past 29 years.

Original Alpha Doctor for Invisalign company

Turner Leadership Solutions Training / Retention Program, 2001.
Completed "Applied Strategic Planning" course, Austin, Texas 2000.
Award of Excellence for Design - 26th Annual Art Exhibition 1985.
American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate American Association of Orthodontists
Southwest Society of Orthodontists
Texas Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
National Progressive Orthodontic Study Club
Orthodontic Alumni Association of Baylor College of Dentistry
Invisalign Alpha Group
Board of Directors Schulman Orthodontic Study Club
Board of Directors Mystic Knights of the Bracket Study Club
Board of North Central Texas Dental Group
American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate
American Association of Orthodontists
Southwest Society of Orthodontists

Past President of

Texas Academy of Dental Practice Administration 1997-2000
Fort Worth District Dental Society 1996-1997
Texas Dental Partners

Personal:

Dr. Bishop believes in family first and feels his greatest blessing is his lovely wife of over 30 years, Shirlene. She grew up on a ranch near Austin, Texas and has a bachelor's degree in education and master's degree in counseling. Dr. Bishop loves the outdoors and stays active participating in skiing, biking, hiking, church and of course, his family.

The Bishops have two children, Allyson and Ryan. Allyson graduated from Texas A&M and third in her class from the University of Houston Law School. Her husband, Reagan Winslow, is an estate planning attorney and they reside in San Antonio, Texas. Presently, Allyson is pursing a nursing degree.

Ryan graduated from Texas A&M and served as head yell leader for the Aggies. He is employed as a Senior Associate for Stream Realty in Houston, Texas. His wife, Annette, is a physical therapist and specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. They are volunteers for Young Life in the Houston area.