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Dr. Bryan Kalish

Dr. Bryan Kalish DDS, MS


Dr. Bryan Kalish

Since joining our practice in 2008, Dr. Kalish's lifelong mission has been to inspire every patient to desire, achieve, and maintain optimum oral and systemic health.  In addition to being a visionary in providing outstanding patient experiences and clinical outcomes, he served for 20 years on active duty in the US Army and retired as a highly decorated full-bird colonel in 2016.  He is a #1 international best-selling author TWICE on Amazon thanks to his books for patients - "A Reason to Smile:  Fixing Broken Confidence with Cosmetic Dentistry" and "Smile! Creating Healthy and Beautiful Smiles with Cosmetic Dentistry" - which was shared across the country on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX and many other news outlets including the El Paso Times.  Dr Kalish specializes in the placement of dental implants to replace missing teeth, bone and soft tissue grafting, laser and cosmetic periodontal surgery.

As a former instructor in both periodontal & implant surgery, Dr Kalish brings a wealth of knowledge and clinical expertise to the El Paso dental community.  In an ongoing effort to seek out the latest advancements available, he attends dental continuing education courses annually.  While he enjoys demonstrating and teaching the most cutting-edge surgical techniques at numerous educational seminars around the world, he is most passionate about working with other dentists in the Southwestern United States so our patients continue to receive only the highest quality of dental care available anywhere in the world.

Dr. Kalish holds a faculty position as an Assistant Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine.  He is also the Dental Director at Koala Center for Sleep and TMJ Disorders of El Paso, Texas – the first standalone dental office in the Borderland dedicated to treating only orofacial pain and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliances.

Dr. Kalish attended the Six-Year Combined BA/DDS program at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC).  He finished both college and dental school in only six years as compared to the normal eight years while training alongside some of the brightest students from around the world. While serving in the Army, he has practiced dentistry abroad in:  Thailand, Korea, Mongolia, Germany, Italy, and Iraq in addition to travelling to almost 40 countries.

Periodontist at Southwest Periodontics and Implants of Las Cruces, New Mexico

Dental Director at Koala Center for Sleep and TMJ Disorders of El Paso, Texas

Assistant Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine

2021

Post-Graduate Certificate, Dental Cone Beam CT Radiologic Interpretation from King’s College London of England

2021

Post-Graduate Certificate, Orofacial Pain from the University of Southern California

2019

Post-Graduate Certificate, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery Program

2011

Master of Strategic Studies, from the US Army War College in Carlisle Barracks,Pennsylvania

2003

Master of Science in Oral Biology,from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia

2003

Certificate, Periodontics from US Army at Fort Gordon, Georgia

1997

Certificate, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program from US Army at Fort Lewis, Washington

1996

Doctor of Dental Surgery (Honors) from UMKC

1996

Bachelor of Arts in Biology from UMKC

2021-2023

Clinical Advisor for Panthera Sleep Clinical Innovation Committee North America – Quebec City, Canada

2019

Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

2018-2023

El Paso District Dental Conference Planning Committee

2017-2019

Dental Review Panel of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners

2018

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Qualified Dentist Designation

2016

Retired with the rank of Colonel after 20 years of Active Duty from the US Army

2016

Distinguished Member of the Regiment Award – US Army Medical Department Regiment

2015

US Army Dental Corps Chief’s Exceptional Service and Leadership Award

2015

US Army Surgeon General's System for Health Gold Award on behalf of the Directorate of Heath Care Operations of the US Army Dental Command

2014

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) Facility Based Healthcare (Hospitals & Clinics) Award on behalf of the US Army Dental Command

2013

US Army Surgeon General’s “A” Proficiency Designator - recognized as the highest level of professional achievement in the US Army Medical Department

2012

Fellow, Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry

2011

Fellow, International College of Dentists

2008

Member of the Order of Military Medical Merit

2007

Master in the College of Sedation in Dentistry

2005

Past-President of the European Association of Military Periodontists

2003

Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology

2003
Southern Academy of Periodontology's Annual Billy M. Pennal Research Competition in Basic Science Research Award
  • American Academy of Orofacial Pain
  • American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • American Board of Periodontology
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • El Paso District Dental Society
  • International College of Dentists
  • Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry
  • International Academy of Facial Aesthetics
  • College of Sedation in Dentistry
  • American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
  • Texas State Dental Board of Examiners Level 1 Sedation Permit Certification
  • Texas State Dental Board of Examiners License to Practice Dentistry
  • New Mexico State Dental Board License to Practice Dentistry
Jul 2024

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental

Jul 2023

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental

Apr 2023

New Mexico Southwest District Dental Society – Las Cruces, New Mexico

Dec 2018

Fort Bliss Dental Health Activity - El Paso, TX

Sep 2018

El Paso Dental Conference Speaker - El Paso, TX

July 2017

Veterans Afairs (VA) Medical Center - El Paso, Texas

Nov 2016

Southern Nevada Premier Study Club - Las Vegas, Nevada

Aug 2016

Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center - El Paso, Texas

Apr 2015

The Surgeon General of the US Army's Specialty Consultant Leaderships and Training Symposium - Defense Health Headquarters - Falls Church, Virginia

June 2014

The Surgeon General of the US Army's Specialty Consultant Conference - Defense Health Headquarters - Falls Church, Virginia

May 2014

US Army Dental Command's Strategic Training Conference for Senior Leaders in Army Dentistry - San Antonio, Texas

Oct 2013

Implant & Laser Periodontal Surgery Center Introduction to Las Cruces dental community, New Mexico

Sept 2013

US Army Dentistry Anticipatory Customer Service and Process Improvement - San Antonio, Texas

Aug 2013

Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center - El Paso, Texas

June 2013

US Army Dentistry Professional Postgraduate Short Course Program, San Antonio, Texas

Oct 2012

25th Annual Federal Dental Hygiene Symposium, San Antonio, Texas

Oct 2010

American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting - Honolulu, Hawaii

2008 - now

Thunderbird Seattle Study Club - El Paso, Texas

May 2004

European Association of Registered Dental Hygienists Annual Meeting, Garmisch, Germany

2003 - 2006

Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program (1-Year) in Vogelweh, Germany - instructor

Oct 2002

American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting - New Orleans, Louisiana

Oct 2002

American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting - New Orleans, Louisiana

2002 - 2003

Medical College of Georgia Dental Hygiene Program

Kalish BP et al. Smile! Creating Healthy and Beautiful Smiles with Cosmetic Dentistry, 2020
Kalish BP et al. A Reason to Smile: Fixing Broken Confidence With Cosmetic Dentistry, 2017
Kalish BP et al. Influence of Matrix-Suspended Demineralized Bone on Osseous Repair Using A Critcal-Sized Defect in the Rat (Rattus Norvegicus) Calvarium. J of Oral Implant. 2008, Vol 34, No. Two: 83-89

Coming from a family with strong military ties, he is a third-generation US Army war veteran after his father (Vietnam) and both grandfathers (WWII).  His great uncle - Lawrence "Uncle Lawr" F. O'Neill  - became a WWII American Fighter Ace after shooting down five enemy aircraft (four the same day) over the Pacific and was awarded the Distinguish Service Cross.  His maternal grandfather, Thomas Sheerin, was awarded three bronze stars in WWII.  Two of Dr. Kalish's younger brothers also earned US Army officer commissions.

 Dr. Kalish is a Distinguished Military Graduate from the US Army's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at UMKC.  After graduating from dental school, he went on to serve with the elite US Army Special Forces - deploying five humanitarian missions to Asia as the only dentist assigned to the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne).  Later in his career, he deployed to Camp Taji just north of Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the United States Forces - Iraq Theater Periodontist for over 100,000 Service Members from all branches in Southwest Asia from 2009-2010. 

At the age of 39, he became one of the youngest Army officers promoted to the rank of full-bird colonel in the last sixty years after being promoted early to major and colonel.  He last assignment was serving as the Chief of Dental Policy of the US Army Dental Directorate.  During his final four years in the Army, he oversaw policy and clinical operations of one of the largest group dental practices on the planet with more than 130 dental treatment facilities across the world responsible for treating over 500,000 Active Duty Soldiers and another 500,000 National Guard and Reserve Soldiers when activated. 

 Dr. Kalish's legacy was the creation of the Army's Go First Class (GFC) program.  This enduring program significantly improved the dental health and readiness of Active Duty Soldiers to all-time highs by combining multiple dental procedures into a single visit while also refocusing dental appointments on teaching prevention and early intervention.   In addition to improving many patient outcomes, GFC was directly responsible for a two-thirds reduction in the number of Soldier cavities and overall treatment needs. 

  • Legion of Merit
  • Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
  • Army Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Iraq Campaign Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
  • Expert Field Medical Badge
  • Parachutist Badge
  • German Armed Forces Badge in Gold
  • Thailand Army Jump Wings
  • Japan, Slovakia, and Poland Jump Wings (with the International Airborne Society)
  • 1st Medical Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge and Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service
  • Meritorious Unit Commendation (502nd Dental Company Area Support in Iraq)
  • Chief of Dental Policy - US Army Dental Directorate, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • Director of Health Care Operations - US Army Dental Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • Director of Health Care Delivery – US Army Dental Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • Assistant Chief of Staff for Readiness, Plans, & Operations – US Army Dental Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
  • Director of Operations – Western Regional Dental Command, Fort Bliss, Texas
  • United States Forces – Iraq Theater Periodontist
  • Officer-in-Charge, Camp Taji Dental Clinic near Baghdad, Iraq
  • Officer-in-Charge, William Beaumont Army Medical Center Hospital Dental Clinic, Fort Bliss, Texas
  • Chief of Periodontics, Fort Bliss Dental Activity in Texas
  • Officer-in-Charge, Kleber Dental Clinic in Kaiserslautern, Germany
  • Chief of Periodontics, Landstuhl Dental Activity in Germany
  • Mentor of Periodontics, Landstuhl Dental Activity Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program (1-Year) at Pulaski Barracks in Vogelweh, Germany
  • Resident, US Army Periodontic Residency, Fort Gordon, Georgia
  • 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Dental Officer, Fort Lewis, Washington
  • Chief of Restorative Dentistry - Dental Clinic #2, Fort Lewis, Washington
  • Resident, US Army Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, Fort Lewis, Washington
2011

US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

2002

Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

2000

Combined Armed Services Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

1999

Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Advance Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

1996

Honor Graduate, AMEDD Officer Basic Course, Fort Sam Houston, Texas

1994

Distinguished Military Graduate, Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, UMKC

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