Our Dallas Dental Staff
Dr. William F. Walton received his undergraduate education from Texas Tech University and Southern Methodist University. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor University College of Dentistry. Dr. Walton took additional dental training in the United States Air Force and subsequently served as Chief Dental Surgeon of the 656th Tactical Hospital in Southeast Asia. Upon resignation from the Air Force, he was appointed Chairman of the Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the Dallas Medical and Surgical Clinic where he served for 20 years. He is now in private practice in Highland Park where he focuses on Comprehensive Dentistry which includes Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Placement and Restoration, Endodontics, Periodontics, General Dental Surgery and Family Dentistry.
Dr. Walton has completed a 3 year continuum in Cosmetic Dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry and also completed a 9 month Preceptorship in Implantology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Walton holds fellowship status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Walton is a member of the following professional organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Texas Dental Association
- Dallas County Dental Society
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Academy of Osseointegration
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Rita Classe is Dallas born and raised. Our patients continuously praise Rita on her thorough and gentle cleaning technique. She graduated from Texas State University in 2006 with a Major in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. She received her Dental Hygiene degree from Delmar College in 2009. Rita was a dental assistant for one year before going to Hygiene school and has been with Dr. Walton since March of 2010. Rita belongs to the following organizations: Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene, Honor Society, Dallas Dental Hygienists' Society, Texas Dental Hygieneists' Association and American Dental Hygiene Association.
Wendy Owen started her dental career as a dental assistant in 1978. She has been with Dr. Walton's practice since 1994 as the front office coordinator. Wendy keeps the office running smoothly by scheduling appointments, making financial arrangements and filing insurance claims. She attends continuing education classes to keep abreast of changing insurance regulations and can always find a way to help patients with their financial needs. Her main goal is to make your appointment as non-threatening and easy as possible.
Mary Ann Mann was born and raised in Dallas and graduated from Bryan Adams High School. She is a certified dental assistant and has been practicing as a dental assistant since 1973. Mary Ann and Dr. Walton have been working together since 1998. She assists Dr. Walton in all operative and surgical procedures. Mary Ann is highly skilled in patient management. If you ever have problems or concerns, she's the one to talk to.
