Meet Us - ARCHPOINT Implant Dentistry

Michael Oppedisano, DMD, MS

Founding Member and Board-Certified Prosthodontist

Born and raised in New York, Dr. Michael Oppedisano is a co-founder of ARCHPOINT Implant Dentistry. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1999 and was awarded a one-year research training position at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2004, Dr. Oppedisano received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. From there, Dr. Oppedisano relocated to Dallas to specialize in prosthodontics at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry from 2004 to 2007 and pediatric dentistry from 2007 to 2009. He also received his master's in oral biology at Baylor. Dr. Oppedisano is board certified in both prosthodontics and pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Oppedisano's extensive background includes the treatment of infants, children, teens, and adults requiring routine oral hygiene services or advanced restorative treatments. He was previously the director of pediatric dentistry at Bear Creek Family Dentistry in Dallas and is an assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry. He is a member of the craniofacial team at Children's Medical Center in Dallas and a regional treatment provider with the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasia.

Kevin H. Vu, DDS, MS

Prosthodontist

Dr. Kevin Hieu Vu graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Vu continued his education at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry (LSUSD), where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) and was awarded the merit awards for restorative dentistry and dental implants. After receiving his DDS degree, Dr. Vu wanted to continue his education to hone his skills to better serve his patients. Dr. Vu was one of three students chosen for the three-year prosthodontics residency programs at LSUSD, where he received his Master of Science in Dentistry Degree (MSD) and became a Certified Dental Technician (CDT) with speciality in Dentures and Implants.

Dr. Vu enjoys practicing advanced, cosmetic implants and full mouth rehabilitation prosthodontics. In his career, Dr. Vu strives to build strong, trusting relationships with his patients by listening to their wants and needs and providing transparent communication. He forms individualized treatment plans and collaborates with each patient throughout the treatment process. By balancing aesthetics, function and comfort, Dr. Vu prioritizes his patients’ quality of life by restoring their dental health and confidence.

During his free time, Dr. Vu enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. He enjoys gardening, tending to his fruits, herbs and vegetables. Dr. Vu and his wife, Thuc Vy, currently reside in Flower Mound, Texas, with their two rescue dogs, Leo and Wesley. Aside from being dog lovers, Dr. Vu and his wife look forward to starting a family in the near future.

Michelle Newby, DDS, MS

Prosthodontist

Dr. Michelle Newby was born in California. She earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2002. After practicing general dentistry for a number of years, she decided to pursue advanced dental education and training at Baylor College of Dentistry where she received her Specialty Certificate and Master of Science in Prosthodontics in 2008.

Upon completion of her prosthodontic program, Dr. Newby was hired as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry teaching for a year in the Restorative Sciences Department. She has been in private practice since then. Dr. Newby has a genuine love for dentistry and patient care and has the training and experience to treat complex implant and restorative cases.

Tom Draper, DMD, MD

Founding Member and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Tom Draper's successful career in oral surgery influenced him to co-found ARCHPOINT. After earning his dental degree in 2003 from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. Dr. Draper earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center and then completed an intern year in general surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He also completed residencies in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Baylor University Medical Center and Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry.

In 2009, Dr. Draper became owner, and lead oral and maxillofacial surgeon, at Trinity Valley Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center in Forney, Texas. He is an attending surgeon at Baylor College of Dentistry specializing in the treatment of oral diseases, injuries, and malformations with additional responsibilities training residents. Dr. Draper is a member of several oral and maxillofacial associations and holds surgical privileges at Baylor University Medical Center’s Our Children’s House.

Reed Gibbins, DDS, MD

Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Reed Gibbins joined Trinity Valley Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center in 2013. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and on staff at Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital Dallas where he specializes in facial trauma.

Dr. Gibbins received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2007 from Baylor College of Dentistry. While at Baylor, Dr. Gibbins became interested in the specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and completed externships at several of the top programs throughout the country. Following graduation from dental school, he attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas receiving his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Gibbins returned to Baylor completing an Internship in General Surgery and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency.

Dr. Gibbins was born and raised in south central Nebraska. He moved to Texas to attend Southern Methodist University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Gibbins resides in Dallas with his wife and two sons. He is an avid Cowboys and Rangers fan and enjoys playing golf, traveling, and cooking.

Quinton Slaughter, DDS, MD

Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Quinton Slaughter was born and raised in Memphis, TN. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences and minor degree in Spanish from Auburn University in Auburn, AL. He then attended Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery, graduating at the top of his class and becoming a member of the dent al honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon in 2011. During his tenure in dental school, Dr. Slaughter was also the recipient of numerous awards including AAOMS outstanding dental student achievement and International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award for excellence. During his dental school experience, Dr. Slaughter found a passion for surgery through different internship and shadowing opportunities. This led to furthering his education by specializing in the field of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Slaughter attended Texas Tech University School of Medicine were he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2014. He then completed his internship in general surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in 2015. His training concluded with a certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at TexasA&M University Baylor College of Dentistry.

Dr. Slaughter specializes in wisdom teeth removal, implants, bone grafting reconstruction, oral pathology, trauma surgery, as well as orthognathic and TMJ surgery. He enjoys traveling, biking and spending time with family and friends in his spare time.