Walter Collazo
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Dentist with extensive experience in dental care, and specialization in restorative dentistry, pain management, and preventive care. Proficient in utilizing various dental business platforms to enhance business operations. Strong communication and time management skills foster patient comfort and trust while ensuring efficient clinic workflow.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative dentist/ Managing Partner
The Herbert Dental Group/ Leesburg Family Smiles
Leesburg, VA
02.2003 - Current
- Achieved annual production exceeding $1,100,000 while working four days per week.
- Utilized advanced communication and clinical techniques to lead practice in production.
- Examined, diagnosed, and developed treatment plans with high case acceptance rates.
- Focused on comprehensive dentistry including Invisalign, implants, restorations, and sedation services.
- Established strong interdisciplinary network to secure physician and dentist referrals.
- Implemented business model that maintained practice overhead below 65%.
- Presented complex treatments effectively to foster patient understanding and acceptance.
Restorative Dentist, Owner
Walter Collazo, DDS, PC
Herndon, VA
- Founded private dental practice specializing in comprehensive adult restorative dentistry and TMD dysfunction.
- Achieved annual production of $550K with 318 active patients through fee-for-service model.
- Maintained practice overhead below 60% by implementing effective business strategies.
- Established interdisciplinary network to secure referrals from physicians and dentists.
General, Restorative Dentist
Reston Dental Arts Center
Reston, VA
- Established a new dental practice within a large group, achieving $600K in annual production.
- Engaged in external marketing initiatives to enhance visibility and attract new patients.
- Collaborated with dental specialists to design and implement effective treatment plans.
- Performed general dental practice duties while actively participating in business administration committees.
Captain, Active Duty Soldier, General Dentist
US Army
- Delivered comprehensive dental services to active-duty soldiers and families across multiple duty stations, including Fort Riley, KS, Landstuhl, Germany, and El Paso, TX.
- Completed Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry at Fort Riley, KS.
- Received numerous military awards, including Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.
- Achieved honorable discharge following dedicated service.
Education
Facially Generated Treatment Planning, Occlusion, Treatment of Worn Dentition, Restorative Design, Anterior Restorative Design, and Airway Prosthodontics
Spear Education
Scottsdale, AZ01-2020
Business School for Dentist, 1 year Management Program
Center For Professional Development
Scottsdale, AZContinuum Level I- 10 month Surgical and Prosthetic Course
Implant Seminars
Miami, FLCraniofacial Pain and Pathofunction Mini Residency Program
Florida College of Dentistry, University of Florida
Gainesville, FLLevel I Certification -
World Clinical Laser Institute
Continuum Levels I, II, IIE, III, IV, Advanced Course in Dental Sleep Medicine
Pankey Institute For Advanced Dental Education
Key Biscayne, FLAEGD -
US ARMY Medical Department
Fort Riley, KSDDS -
Georgetown University School of Dentistry
Washington, DCPre-dentistry
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PRSkills
- Implant placement and treatment planning
- Sedation dentistry
- Patient management and case acceptance
- Comprehensive care strategies
- Cosmetic dentistry techniques
- Temporomandibular joint disorder treatment
- Business strategy development
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Founding member of Light Wave Dental
- International Team for Implantology
Lectures
- Examination and Treatment Planning
- Clinical Photography in Comprehensive Dentistry
- TMD and Restorative Dentistry
- TMD for the Medical Practitioner
- Restorative Dentistry for the Dental Hygienist
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Personal Interests
Club Volleyball Coach and Master Trainer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restorative dentist/ Managing Partner
The Herbert Dental Group/ Leesburg Family Smiles
02.2003 - Current
Restorative Dentist, Owner
Walter Collazo, DDS, PC
General, Restorative Dentist
Reston Dental Arts Center
Captain, Active Duty Soldier, General Dentist
US Army
Facially Generated Treatment Planning, Occlusion, Treatment of Worn Dentition, Restorative Design, Anterior Restorative Design, and Airway Prosthodontics
Spear Education
Business School for Dentist, 1 year Management Program
Center For Professional Development
Continuum Level I- 10 month Surgical and Prosthetic Course
Implant Seminars
Craniofacial Pain and Pathofunction Mini Residency Program
Florida College of Dentistry, University of Florida
Level I Certification -
World Clinical Laser Institute
Continuum Levels I, II, IIE, III, IV, Advanced Course in Dental Sleep Medicine
Pankey Institute For Advanced Dental Education
AEGD -
US ARMY Medical Department
DDS -
Georgetown University School of Dentistry
Pre-dentistry
Catholic University of Puerto Rico
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