Board-Certified Implant Surgeon

Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, MS

Dr. Dan Holtzclaw is internationally recognized as both a skilled surgeon and a thought leader in dental implantology. A Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, he has dedicated more than 25 years to advancing the science and practice of full arch dental implants.

In addition to being a prolific author with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks, Dr. Holtzclaw has played a pivotal role in shaping how implant dentistry is taught and practiced worldwide. For 13 years, he served as Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry, the industry’s first online dental journal, while also contributing his expertise as a reviewer and editorial board member for numerous other publications.

Dr. Holtzclaw’s impact extends beyond academia. He has combined clinical innovation, leadership in large-scale dental organizations, and hands-on mentorship of colleagues to bridge the gap between research and real-world patient care. His pioneering surgical protocols are taught globally, and his reputation as both a practitioner and educator has earned him respect among peers, students, and patients alike.

With more than 300 podium lectures worldwide, Dr. Holtzclaw has been named a Leader in Continuing Dental Education by Dentistry Today Magazine for 19 consecutive years. He is also the recipient of the Excellence in Research Award from the International College of Dentists. Dr. Holtzclaw has pioneered multiple innovative surgical techniques, including PFAST, PHARS, PATZI, PLACATE, HESIAn, and the Texas 2-Step suture technique.

Dr. Holtzclaw previously served as Director of Fixed Arch Solutions for the Affordable Care Network and as Chief Clinical Officer of Advanced Dental Implant Centers, overseeing dental service organizations with more than 450 clinics in 42 states. He is an implant surgeon at Regional Implant Centers.

Dr. Holtzclaw is a proud 13-year veteran of the United States Navy. His education and qualifications include Board Certified Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology and the International Congress of Oral Implantology, Periodontics Residency through the United States Navy, General Practice Residency through the United States Navy, Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Master’s Degree in Health Sciences from The George Washington University, and ZygoPro Certification in Zygomatic Dental Implants through Noris Medical.