Dr.
Jeff Zapalac
 Dr.
Zapalac is a native of Austin. His degrees and training are all from the University of Texas
System. His undergraduate
degree is from UT Austin and his graduate degrees from the
University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
He received his D.D.S. in 1976 and M.S. in 1978.
He
opened his practice in Austin after completing his two-year
orthodontic residency training, also
in 1978. During
the ensuing years 30 years he has stayed abreast of the most
progressive technological and theoretical advances in orthodontics
via continuing education courses, seminars, and mini-residencies.
His professional interests include interceptive treatment
on younger patients
(age 6 and up), conventional treatment on pre-teens and teenagers,
as well as comprehensive orthodontic treatment for adults.
"My
goal is to achieve the optimal esthetic and functional results
for each patient and to do this whenever possible without
removing permanent teeth.
For some this means starting orthodontics at an earlier
age and for most this means a close coordination with your
general dentist and/or other dental specialist."
Dr.
Zapalac is experienced in the use of all types of orthodontic
appliances, from standard braces to the clear (transparent)
braces and the new braceless treatment called “Invisalign”. There are a variety of factors that determine the
most suitable treatment for you, the patient.
Due to significant advances in orthodontics and Dr.
Zapalac’s desire to offer individualized treatment options,
results can be achieved that were not possible even 10 years
ago.
Education:
- Native
of Austin; graduated from McCallum High School, 1968.
- B.A.
in Math, U.T. Austin, 1972.
- D.D.S.
from U.T. Health Science Center, Houston, 1976.
- M.S.
form U.T. Health Science Center, Houston, 1978.
- Orthodontic
Residency Program, U.T. Health Science Center, Houston,
1976-1978.
- Post-Graduate
Continuing Education Courses every year since 1978.
- Private,
exclusive practice since 1978.
Professional
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