Meet Dr. Bell

Michael C. Bell, DDS - Dentist

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Dr. Michael C. Bell, DDS, is a nationally recognized practitioner of general and cosmetic dentistry in Austin, Texas. He was recently voted one of the ‘Top Dentists’ in Austin Monthly Magazine and was honored for the fourth year in a row as one of Texas Monthly’s ‘Super Dentists’.

Dr. Bell has been a practicing dentist for more than 30 years, focusing on general and cosmetic dentistry, including dental implants. Dr. Bell and his team are known for their use of the latest technology to provide complete and accurate diagnoses of dental conditions, as well as patient comfort and safety.

Dr. Bell has also been recognized nationally for his extensive community involvement and service. He was invited to the White House to be personally thanked by President George Bush for his contributions through the Smiles for Life program. Dr. Bell and his team have participated in the program, which helps seriously ill children, for five years. Locally, the team has provided free oral cancer screenings to firefighters. Dr. Bell has traveled to the countries of Panama, Nicaragua, and Belize with various faith-based organizations to provide dental care to those that cannot afford or even reach a dentist for care. In his personal time, Dr. Bell and his lovely wife, Maura enjoy walks around Town Lake, traveling together, and checking out the birds and wildlife of the Barton Creek Greenbelt. He is proud of his beautiful daughter, Meryl and her wonderful husband Jonathan, as well as his handsome son, Drew Bell. Both Dr. Bell’s adult children reside in Austin, so he is able to see and enjoy them frequently.

Education

Dr. Bell earned a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Texas A&M University in 1975, before receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1978. Upon graduation, Dr. Bell served as a Dental Officer in the United States Air Force for three years. He was awarded a special commendation medal for his service.

Dr. Bell has been in private practice since 1981, and is very dedicated to continuing education in all aspects of dentistry. He received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1990, and is very close to his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry.

  • B.S. in Zoology, Texas A&M University, 1975
  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1978
  • Dental Officer, United States Air Force (with special commendation for services), 1978-1981
  • Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, 1990

Dr. Bell currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Academy of Dental Practice Administration. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry since 1990. In addition, he is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Central Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Capital Area Dental Society, and is past president of Central Texas Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bell is active in a study group of Austin area dentists that have taken courses at the Kois Center, considered by many as the premier continuing education center for dentists in the United States.

Associations and Active Memberships

  • Member, serving on the Board of Directors of the Texas Academy of Dental Practice Administration
  • Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry since 1990
  • Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Member, Academy of General Dentistry
  • Member, American Dental Association
  • Member, Texas Dental Association
  • Member, Central Texas Academy of General Dentistry
  • Member, Capital Area Dental Society
  • Past President, Central Texas Academy of General Dentistry

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