"I find it very rewarding to be able to help patients of all ages achieve and maintain functional, beautiful smiles. I have always had a deep desire to help make a positive difference in peoples' lives. My goal is to make sure my patients have great dental health and a dental experience that is comfortable and fun!"
- David Tillman, DDS

Education

Dr. Tillman attended Baylor University and then received his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. After serving two years as a dental missionary in the West African country of Benin, he completed a general dentistry residency at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. Finally, he then returned to Fort Worth and has been in private dental practice since 1993.

Continuing Education

Dr. Tillman has completed over 2500 hours of post graduate dental education and has completed courses in comprehensive dentistry through the prestigious LD Pankey Institute and The Dawson Academy, a year-long cosmetic dental training at Louisiana State University, two years of comprehensive orthodontic instruction through the American Society of Orthodontics, and more than three years of education in implant dentistry and bone grafting through the Misch International Implant Institute and Dr. Arun Garg.

Honors and Awards

Dr. Tillman has been listed multiple years as a "Best Dentist" in Fort Worth Magazine and a "Super Dentist" in Texas Monthly Magazine. He has received a Fellowship and Mastership through the Academy of General Dentistry and was the third dentist in Texas to receive a Lifelong Learning and Service Award. Also, he is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

Commitment to Community

Dr. Tillman began his career as a dental missionary in the West African country of Benin and has taken dental mission trips to Honduras, Haiti, and to Mexico with his church, Birchman Baptist Church. Even today, he is committed to serving his local and extended community by participating in Give Kids a Smile, Save a Smile, Cancer Care of Fort Worth, and Texas Mission of Mercy. Also, his office has a yearly blood drive, his team delivers Thanksgiving meals to appreciative patients, and he is involved in several volunteer boards of directors. In his free time Dr. Tillman, his wife Julie, and their three children enjoy travelling and playing team sports in their local community of Aledo. Dr. Tillman also enjoys running and going to movies.

Professional Memberships

• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Academy of General Dentists
• International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• American Orthodontic Society

About David Tillman, DDS

Drawing from a wealth of continuing education and hands-on experience, Dr. David Tillman and his staff are committed to providing individuals and families with exceptional general, restorative, and cosmetic dental care from our Fort Worth, TX dentist office. To schedule an appointment or complimentary consultation, call us today at (817) 870-4746. Located in the heart of the Downtown Fort Worth medical district, we proudly serve patients from across the Metroplex.