Your dental surgeon’s credentials matter. Not because of the letters after their name – but because those credentials tell you how many years they spent studying exactly the problem you’re sitting in a chair trying to fix. Dr. Kris Owens has spent over two decades focused on one thing: the bone, gum, and implant work that most dentists refer out. That focus started in academic research and it hasn’t stopped.
Dr. Owens earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri in 1996. He went directly into an advanced specialty program at Louisiana State University, completing both a specialty in Periodontics and a Master of Science degree in 1999. That M.S. isn’t a formality – it required original research, completed while he was already treating patients. He is board certified in both periodontology and dental implant surgery, and has held an active membership with the American Academy of Periodontology since his residency.
Before opening his first Austin-area practice in 2001, he was on the faculty at LSU’s School of Dentistry, where he contributed to research projects examining implant outcomes and new surgical techniques. One of those research contributions was later published in the Journal of Periodontology, the primary peer-reviewed publication of the American Academy of Periodontology. He has authored additional articles on dental topics throughout his career. That’s what the Wiley author listing reflects – not an honorary credit, but documented contributions to the clinical literature that other periodontists reference.
Lectures and Professional Education
Dr. Owens lectures regularly for professional audiences – other surgeons, dental teams, and continuing education programs. He was a featured clinician at the Noris Medical Round Table Expert & VIP Meeting in Austin, Texas in February 2026, a closed invitation-only gathering of implant specialists focused on clinical protocols and advanced surgical technique. Noris Medical, known for their specialized implant systems including those used in complex full-arch cases, selects this group specifically for their clinical depth. Being in that room is not a marketing event.
He has also been involved with A-HOPE (Assistants, Hygienists, and Optima Providing Education), a free continuing education study club hosted at the Round Rock office. The program is an AGD PACE-approved provider (Provider ID #217858, approved through April 2027), meaning the courses meet the Academy of General Dentistry’s standards for CE credit. The curriculum has covered oral pathology, intraoral and extraoral examination techniques, implant procedures, and pharmacology – taught to dental assistants and hygienists who work alongside surgeons like Dr. Owens every day. That kind of teaching commitment reflects something about how he thinks about his work.
Credentials at a Glance
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of Missouri, 1996
- Master of Science (MS), Periodontics – Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, 1999
- Board Certified – Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
- Faculty Experience – Louisiana State University School of Dentistry (research and teaching)
- Published Researcher – Journal of Periodontology (AAP peer-reviewed journal, Wiley Online Library)
- Active AAP Member – Verified AAP profile
- AGD PACE-Approved CE Provider – Provider ID #217858 (via A-HOPE program)
- Invited Faculty – Noris Medical Round Table Expert Meeting, Austin, TX (February 2026)
- Practice Founded – Austin area, 2001
Verified Professional Profiles
If you want to verify Dr. Owens’ credentials independently before scheduling a consultation, you can. His AAP membership is publicly searchable, his published research is indexed through the AAP’s journal library, and patient reviews are available across multiple third-party platforms.
- American Academy of Periodontology – perio.org member directory
- Published Research – Wiley Online Library author profile
- RateMDs – 5.0/5 patient rating
- US News Doctors – Periodontist profile, Round Rock, TX
- WebMD – Periodontics specialist listing
- Sharecare – 5.0/5 rating, patient satisfaction noted in exam thoroughness and communication
His Approach to Care
Dr. Owens performs the full range of periodontal and implant procedures – single implants, full-arch All-on-X cases, bone and soft tissue grafting, and Stabili-teeth® implant placement. The cases he sees are often the ones other offices have already declined. Significant bone loss, prior failed implants, complex anatomy. He describes himself as one of a small number of surgeons in Texas positioned to handle those situations, and the clinical background he has built over 25 years supports that.
His practice model – transparent pricing, no insurance complexity, a team that communicates directly – came from a belief that patients shouldn’t have to fight for clarity when they’re already anxious about surgery. That philosophy shows up in how he runs consultations and how his staff handles questions before and after procedures.
“I want to thank all of our patients and referring doctors and teams for their continuing support of our practice and our dental surgery services. I am proud of our new practice model that brings affordable dental surgical specialist care to the patient without the hassle of insurance. Your health is important to us, and we welcome any questions or concerns you may have.” – Dr. Kris Owens
Schedule a free consultation to meet with Dr. Owens and his team at our Round Rock location.
