Meet Mitchell D. Esquibel, DDS
Dr. Mitchell D. Esquibel grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and studied biology at New Mexico State University. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. Upon graduating from dental school in 1983, he completed a General Practice Residency at the Leavenworth Veterans Administration Medical Center. He then joined the Navy, practicing general dentistry for five years before beginning his residency. Dr. Esquibel completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Naval Hospital Oakland, CA in 1993.
Dr. Esquibel’s residency training included maxillofacial trauma, pathology, maxillofacial reconstruction, treatment of facial deformities, dental implants, bone grafting, temporomandibular joint surgery, and anesthesia.
After completing residency in 1993, Dr. Esquibel served 2 more years in the Navy at Treasure Island Naval Base. Leaving the Navy, he accepted a position as a civilian oral surgeon at Ft. Leonard Wood Army Hospital. In 1996, Dr. Esquibel started a private practice in Rolla, MO where he practiced until 2021. He then moved to Kansas City to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
Dr. Esquibel is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Oral Surgeons, American Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Missouri Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Missouri Dental Association. Dr. Esquibel is certified by the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology and a fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Dr. Esquibel and his wife have four children and five grandchildren and very much enjoy spending time with them. His interests include sports, golf, swimming, and movies.
Awards
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- Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Scholarship Award for the student with the highest academic achievement throughout four years of dental school.
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- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award for exemplary aptitude and achievement in oral and maxillofacial pathology.
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- Horace Wells Senior Student Award for outstanding achievement in the field of dental anesthesiology, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
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- Dental Implant Student Award American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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- Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for outstanding achievement in operative dentistry.
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- Dean’s Clinical Scholarship Award in recognition of exceptional clinical accomplishments, CWRU School of Dental Medicine.
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- Dean’s Award for outstanding performance on National Dental Boards, CWRU School of Dental Medicine.
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- Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
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- Vibeke K. Nygaard Award for outstanding achievement in Dental Anatomy and Masticatory Dynamics.
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- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Dental Society Merit Award(s) for excellent performance during the first (and second) year of dental school.
Outside of OMFS, Dr. Urbanek enjoys running, weight training, and staying active with various sports. He particularly enjoys baseball and golf in the summer and skiing in the winter.
Contact our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Urbanek.
Locations
We have 6 locations in the
greater St. Louis area ~
Chesterfield, South County, Festus
St. Peters, O’Fallon, Wentzville
