Dr. Sam J. Nechamkin (Dr. Sam) earned his doctorate degree at Baylor College of Dentistry. He then completed his Periodontics and Dental Implants specialty training at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. In addition to being a Sherman Dental Specialist Dr. Sam practices all fields of general dentistry. He is a board-certified specialist in the field of periodontics,(foundation of teeth) and has received extensive training in dental implants and sedation dentistry. Dr. Sam has been distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. A Diplomate "is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty." Less than 35% of periodontists in the world hold the Diplomate status; Dr. Sam is the only Sherman dentist distinguished as a Diplomate in Periodontology.Dr. Sam has won awards in dental research and has published articles in The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.