Dr. McGown has been serving the Greater Houston Community in the capacity of a Pediatric Dentist for over 42 years. Below is a brief Biography of Dr. Gerald McGown.
- [1958] Bachelors in Zoology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- [1962] Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of Texas Dental Branch
- [1962-64] Army Dental Corp, Fort Bend, Georgia – Active Duty
- [1964-66] Masters of Science in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Texas Dental Branch
- [1966-68] Dental Practice in Corpus Christi, Texas
- [1968-88] Pediatric Dental Clinic on Hillcroft in Houston, Texas
- [1988-Present] Pediatic Dental Clinic in Missouri City, Texas
Dr. McGown is a member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association,, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society, Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also actively involved in community service through Grace Presbyterian Church in the Greater Houston area. He enjoys golfing and traveling – the travel trips with his wife are special when they entail meeting up with their 13 grand children !!
Professional Memberships
American Dental Association (ADA)
The ADA is the professional association of dentists committed to the public’s oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
The AAPD is the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Our 7,600 members serve as primary care providers for millions of children from infancy through adolescence.
The Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS)
The Greater Houston Dental Society through education, services, and advocacy supports the area’s dental profession in providing quality and ethical oral health care. The Greater Houston Dental Society is the local component of the Texas Dental Association (TDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
The Texas Dental Association (TDA)
The Texas Dental Association (TDA), chartered in 1871, is the third largest state dental association in the United States. Currently, the Association has more than 7,700 members and is comprised of 26 component dental societies grouped into four divisions across the state of Texas. The TDA is part of a tripartite affiliation with the American Dental Association as its national representative and its component societies at the local level.
Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD)
The Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD) is an organization of professionals with its primary focus on specialized oral healthcare for children through private practice, educational resources, research and community based programs. TAPD strives to ensure optimal oral healthcare for all children of the state.
