Meet Dr. Douglas W. Bogan

General Dentist

Dr. Doug Bogan grew up in West Texas, received a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from Texas Tech University and his DDS from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1973. He has practiced dentistry in Houston since that time. Dr. Bogan is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society, of which he is a past-president. He has served in positions at all levels of those organizations. He is an active member and Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is a past-president of the Houston Academy of General Dentistry and currently serves on its board of directors.


Dr. Bogan was honored to be named the Texas Dentist of the Year in 2013 by the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He currently serves as Regent in the American College of Dentists. He is a past president of the University of Texas School of Dentistry Alumni Association. He currently serves on the board and is treasurer of the Texas Mission of Mercy Board of Directors.


Dr. Bogan is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of General Practice at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston and is a volunteer instructor one day per week in the clinic working with third and fourth year dental students. Dr. Bogan holds a Level One sedation permit and has a Certificate of Standard Proficiency with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He currently has over 2300 hours of continuing education in all phases of General Dentistry.


Dr. Bogan is married to Diane who has and continues to support his career. She is involved in the organization of dental spouses at the local, state and national level. Their son Brad is an attorney in San Antonio. Their daughter Lacy is a C.P.A. and lives in Denver. His interests outside the office include cycling, hiking and he is an avid lifelong baseball fan. Another of his passions is volunteer dentistry. He help lead approximately 10 mission trips to border communities in Northern Mexico, and has participated in over 40 Texas Mission of Mercy events providing volunteer dental care through the Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation.