Dr. Richard Lepard

I was born and raised on a farm in west Texas in the 50's. As an 8th grader I was assigned to write a paper on a career I'd like to pursue. I decided to write about becoming a dentist. I was a smart farm boy! I knew I didn't want to work on a farm and deal with the sandstorms and crazy weather! My wife asked me recently if I would still be a dentist if I could start over and I didn't have to hesitate - my experience has enabled me to help thousands of patients in many difficult circumstances...Read More: fear, lack of funds, lack of time, and did I say fear? My conscious sedation technique has allowed me to complete excellent dentistry while my patient is sleeping comfortably and remembering little, if any, of the visit. I want to keep practicing as long as I can contribute to my patients well-being. Read Less