Our Dental Implant Specialists | ARCHPOINT Implant Dentistry

Luciano Retana, DDS, MS

Prosthodontist

Dr. Luciano Retana is a third-generation dentist with a wide academic background, acquired in top-tier Universities. These certify him as a highly trained professional in Implant Dentistry and Oral Rehabilitation.

Dr. Luciano Retana completed his undergraduate studies where he received his DDS degree in 2005. He obtained his first Master of Science and specialty in Prosthodontics with an emphasis in dental implants from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2008. In 2012 he completed the advanced education program CCAD in Implantology at New York University. In 2017 he went back to School at Louisiana State University, to complete his second Master of Science in Dentistry, his Certificate in Prosthodontics, and his Certification as a Dental Technician in 2020. During his residency, he was elected Chief resident.

He maintains a private practice focusing on implant dentistry while keeping a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Department of Prosthodontics at Louisiana State University. He has lectured in Europe, Asia, North, and South America on Immediate Loading, Computer Guided Surgery, CAD CAM Dentistry, Implants in the Esthetic Zone, Guided Bone Regeneration, and Occlusion.

He is a Husband, Father of two lovely children and in conjunction with his passion for implant dentistry, he is an avid polo player and horseman since his early childhood.

Julio Rodriguez, DDS, MS

Board-Certified Prosthodontist

Dr. Julio Rodriguez Alcantara is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He completed a master’s degree in Health Information Management in Miami, Florida, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics at Nova Southeastern University. During residency, he served as a chief resident. Dr. Rodriguez was also the recipient of the Dental Implant Award at Nova Southeastern University in 2021.

Dr. Rodriguez has been implementing digital dentistry since he was in prosthodontics residency. He has a passion for photography and has developed amazing photography skills. He has integrated that passion into his digital workflow. That has transformed his work on complex, full-mouth reconstructions.

“Being trained in both the surgical and prosthetic aspects of prosthodontics helped me to better understand the whole process. It allows me to provide a better quality of dentistry to my patients.”

Dr. Julio Rodriguez appreciates documenting cases. He is very active in social media and he uses it as an educational platform. He shares daily work with dental students, dental providers, and residents. Dr. Rodriguez has been a co-author of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

“Joining ArchPoint Implant Dentistry was like being a kid in Disney World. We have the latest technology and have an in-house 100% Digital Lab, which allows us, prosthodontists, to have full control of our cases.”

Born and raised in Venezuela, Dr. Rodriguez came to the United States in 2014 to pursue his dream of specializing in Prosthodontics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing golf, and working out. He also has a digital lab set up at home where he loves to design some of his own cases "just for fun.

Michelle Newby, DDS, MS

Prosthodontist

Dr. Michelle Newby earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2002 and after practicing general dentistry for a number of years, she decided to pursue advanced dental education and training and entered Baylor College of Dentistry where she received her Specialty Certificate and Master of Science in Prosthodontics in 2008. Dr. Newby's Master of Science research consisted of bone regeneration and docking site healing after bone transport distraction osteogenesis. The purpose of her research was to test a new bone transport mandibular device and examine histologically and mechanically the regenerate bone. This research was published in The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Upon completion of the Prosthodontics program, she was hired as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry, where she taught in the Restorative Sciences Department and then went on to work in private practice. In 2014, after several years of working in private practice, Dr. Newby joined Archpoint Implant Dentistry. Dr. Newby has a genuine passion for dentistry and patient care and has the training and experience to treat complex implant and restorative cases, cosmetic dentistry, and full mouth reconstructions. Smile makeovers and transforming a patient's life is her goal, as well as ensuring excellent dental health.

Dr. Newby resides in Dallas with her husband and 3 kids. She enjoys skiing, tennis, yoga, and all outdoor activities.

Tom Draper, DMD, MD

Founding Member and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Tom Draper's successful career in oral surgery and his true passion for changing people’s lives for the better advanced his interest in the Arch-On-4 procedure and influenced him to co-found Archpoint Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Draper is a dual degree Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. After earning his dental degree in 2003 from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Draper went on to obtain his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in 2006. He then completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency along with an Internship in General 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 a member of several oral and maxillofacial associations and is an attending surgeon at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas, TX. In Addition, Dr. Draper is an active member of the PBR Rodeo's medical team of specialists and provides Maxillofacial services to the organization.

He currently resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and three daughters. During his time off, he enjoys supporting his favorite hockey team, the Dallas Stars, skiing in Colorado with his family and occasionally indulging in a package of Reese’s cups.

Reed Gibbins, DDS, MD

Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Reed Gibbins partnered with Dr. Thomas Draper 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 is also a member of the PBR Rodeo's medical team of specialists and provides Maxillofacial services to the organization.

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 Medical School at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas receiving his Doctor of Medicine. Dr. Gibbins returned to Baylor to complete his Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and an Internship in General Surgery.

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 loves Dallas Fort Worth and is an avid Cowboys, Stars, Mavericks, 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.