Dr. Byron Wynn Benson, D.D.S.
Oral and Maxillofacial RadiologyNPI: 1467679878
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Dr. Byron Benson is a board-certified specialist in oral and maxillofacial radiology with 19 years of experience helping dentists and patients understand what's happening inside the mouth and jaw. He uses advanced imaging technology like MRI scans, CT scans, and digital X-rays to solve dental mysteries and guide treatment decisions. As a professor and director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Center at Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry, Dr. Benson brings both expertise and a genuine passion for his work—he describes radiology as "the most intriguing game I've ever played." He is accepting new patients and looks forward to using his specialized skills to help you get the answers you need.
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Education & Training
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 04/19/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- MRI
- CT scans
- Digital photographs
- Radiographs
- PowerPoint presentations
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
- American Dental Association
Beyond the Office
Professor and Vice Chair of Texas A&M Health Science Center Baylor College of Dentistry's Department of Diagnostic Sciences
Director of the dental school's Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging Center
Faculty member at TAMHSC-BCD for 24 years
President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (1999)
Past president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Civilian National Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology to the U.S. Air Force Office of the Surgeon General (three-year term, 2011)
Commission on Dental Accreditation commissioner (four-year term, 2011)
Chairman of CODA's oral and maxillofacial radiology review committee
Daughter once told her elementary school teacher he 'played video games' because he spent his days scrutinizing MRIs and CT scans
Has two years of active duty experience as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy
Retired Navy Reserve captain
Comes from a long family lineage of military service
Son, Dr. Andrew Benson, is also a dentist and graduated from the same dental school
Had the experience of hooding his son during commencement
His son's classmates called him 'Dad' for three years after he made a joke during a PowerPoint lecture
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