About Royce E. Strickland, DDS

Dr. Strickland has been in private practice for over 35 years, and still says there’s nothing in the world he’d rather be doing for a living. He’s a native Texan who grew up in a small town near Nacogdoches. He earned his honors degree in Biology at Stephen F. Austin University and then his doctorate at The University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. In addition to maintaining his private practice in The Woodlands area, Dr. Strickland is also a clinical professor at his alma mater, The University of Texas School of Dentistry in the Houston Medical Center. Due to an unprecedented patient retention rate, Dr. Strickland has many current patients that have been with him since he opened his private practice in the early 1980’s. “I’ve watched many of my patient’s kids grow up and have kids themselves. I have quite a few 3rd generation patients and that’s such a kick to me. After that many years, they’re more like good friends to me than patients. I can also have that same connection with a new patient I might see next week. Maybe someone that has had a hard time trusting a dentist due to a very bad experience and has neglected their dental needs for many years. I want to get to know them and I’ll take the time to do it. If I can help them overcome what can be a crippling fear of dental treatment in order to accomplish what they want and need, then I’m one happy dentist. That’s what it’s all about for me.” Dr. Strickland sees his family as his biggest achievement. He and his wife have three wonderful children, and their beloved dog-child, Gunter. He is an active member of The Greater Houston Dental Society, The Texas Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Dental Association, and The University of Texas School of Dentistry Alumni Association.