Dr. Sylvester C Awagu, D.M.D

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1700049806

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Contact Information

Address

5500 WALZEM RD
San Antonio, TX 78218

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Fax

(210) 655-4012

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.5/ 5.0(9 reviews)

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About This Provider

Dr. Sylvester Awagu is a pediatric dentist in San Antonio with 18 years of experience making dental visits fun and comfortable for children of all needs. He specializes in treating kids under general anesthesia and working with children who have special needs or cleft lip and palate conditions. Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Awagu is dedicated to breaking down fear and building trust so children feel confident about their dental health for life. He is actively involved in his church and has traveled on dental missions to Africa and the Caribbean to help communities in need. Dr. Awagu is happily married to his wife Nnenna, a nurse anesthetist, and is a proud father of four children.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Master of Science – Baylor College of Dentistry
  • Doctorate of Dental Medicine – University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery – University College Hospital
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship – University of Maryland Medical Complex
  • Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry – Baylor College of Dentistry

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: D.M.D

NPI registered: 07/08/2008

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryTreatment of children under general anesthesiaOral conscious sedationChildren with special needsCleft lip and palate dentistry

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Dental Association
  • Society for Pediatric Sedation
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • San Antonio Dental District Society

Awards & Recognition

  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
  • Academy Of Operative Dentistry Award for Academic Excellence
  • Pass-International Dentist Award for Academic Excellence

Beyond the Office

Active in church

Dental missions to Africa and the Caribbean countries

Happily married to wife Nnenna, a Nurse Anesthetist

Has three daughters and one son

Enjoys spending time with family

Enjoys hiking and fishing

Plays lawn tennis

Active in church

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Dr. Sylvester C Awagu, D.M.D - Pediatric Dentistry - San Antonio, TX