Why He Became a Dentist

In 2003, after working as a consultant, Dr. Derksen decided to go back to school to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist. He was drawn to dentistry and specifically, prosthodontics, for its focus on improving people’s lives, health, and appearance through the combined use of art, science, and engineering. While this career change did not come without its hardships, it has proven to be a personally rewarding decision.

Dr. Derksen’s Dental Education & Training

Dr. Derksen’s undergraduate studies consist of a BA from SMU. After graduating and working as a consultant in Washington, D.C., he decided to go back to school to complete the science requirements needed to apply for dental school. He was accepted into Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2009. From there, he furthered his studies in restorative dentistry and completed a 3-year prosthodontic residency combined with a masters in science. In 2013, he successfully challenged the prosthodontic boards to become a board-certified prosthodontist.

To make sure his knowledge and skills are continually up to date, Dr. Derksen maintains memberships with several professional organizations, including:

• American Dental Association
• Texas Dental Association
• Dallas County Dental Society
• American Academy of Prosthodontics
• American Board of Prosthodontics
• Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry
• SPEAR Education
• Seattle Study Club

Life Away from the Dental Practice

Dr. Derksen met his lovely wife, Alexis, while studying in Boston. They have been blessed with a set of boy and girl twins, Andrew and Eleni, followed by a young daughter, Grace. When he isn’t spending quality time with family, he likes to stay active through skiing, golfing, tennis, and hockey. He is also an avid traveler and is always willing to take a trip to a beautiful beach or the mountains when the opportunity arises.