Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD, Dentist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD

Dentist | General Practice

9160 FM78 Suite #1B Converse TX, 78109
Write A Review

About

Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD has been a practicing dentist in Texas since 2011. He obtained his dental degree from the University of Minnesota after completing a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Oluwadara is passionate about providing quality oral clinical care and, at the same time, providing his patients with education on their oral health. In addition to his extensive experience practicing clinical dentistry, Dr. Oluwadara is also committed to academic dentistry. His Ph.D. dissertation was on the role of biomarkers in premalignant oral lesions and oral cancer. As such, Dr. Oluwadara has published numerous peer-reviewed articles related to oral cancer and evidence-based dentistry. Dr. Oluwadara is also a member of several notable professional associations and serves on the editorial board of peer-reviewed medical and dental publications.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish
Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD
Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD's Expert Contributions
  • Can dental anesthesia be used on adults over 80?

    Yes, local anesthesia can be used for your grandfather that is over 80. Local anesthesia is usually safe, now if there are considerations for high blood pressure or some heart/other health issues, local anesthesia without the usual epinephrine content may be used. Local anesthesia preparations without epinephrine is available, such as mepivacaine. If such local anesthesia without epinephrine is needed based on medical considerations, your dentist will coordinate with the physicians managing your grandfather. However, generally, local anesthesia are usually safe. READ MORE

  • Can a dentist fix half a tooth?

    Yes. A dentist can fix half a tooth. However, the options for the fix depends on the stump of teeth left, how viable and strong the stump is. It may require a root canal treatment on the remaining stump and a crown over the stump. Sadly though, if the prognosis are not good, it may involve extraction of the stump. READ MORE

  • How long do stitches stay in after dental implants?

    Usually, stitches that are resorbable are used with most of the implants procedures, so the need to remove them is not necessary. Although your surgeon or dentist may decide to remove any stitches at any time based on his or her evaluation of your surgical area, and the benefits/risk for allowing the sutures to stay in. Usually, most stitches that need removal may be done within days to 2 weeks, again based on clinical evaluations. READ MORE

  • What can I eat with a dry socket?

    Dry socket is painful. Yes, you can eat anything, but you have to eat to your comfort level. Also, you have to eat gently so that whatsoever dressing placed on your extraction sockets to help manage the dry socket is maintained well enough to achieve its therapeutic purpose. You may also want to avoid excessive smoking and extensive alcoholic beverages to allow the dry socket dressing to produce therapeutic effect. READ MORE

  • At what age do adults need to consider dentures?

    Dentures are okay to use when you discover you can no longer eat well, or function well, or smile well. While we advised to get dentures quickly, there may be personalized reasons why dentures may not be the best fit for you. You can always look into teeth replacements with Implants/Crown. READ MORE

  • How long after a tooth extraction can I eat on that side?

    Thanks for the question. Yes, it depends on the type of extraction, extent of extraction, pain tolerance of a given individual, commitment of the patient to post-operative care, and possible underlying medical conditions of the patient that may affect healing. So, ability to eat after extractions on the side of the extraction depends. READ MORE

  • Can dentists fill cavities between teeth?

    Thanks for the questions. Yes, dentist can fill cavities in between teeth. READ MORE

  • Can a tooth with a root canal hurt years later?

    Yes, absolutely. There is a possibility that the tooth treated with a root canal will hurt later if the tooth fractures, the root canal fails, or restoration on the tooth is not properly done. A new problem may arise on the tooth such as gum problems or additional tooth support problems. READ MORE

  • Do you brush your teeth before a dental cleaning?

    It is not compulsory to brush your teeth after a dental appointment. However, keeping your teeth clean and without food particles prior to a dental appointment is advisable. It allows your providers to evaluate you quickly, freely, and easily during the dental appointment. READ MORE

  • What to eat after getting a root canal?

    Thanks for your question. There is really no reason why you should not be able to eat anything after root canal, we do advise generally after any dental treatment that you wait to allow your local anesthesia effects to wear out before massive chewing, so has not to hurt yourself, your tongue or abnormally chew yourself. Also, your treating dentist may give you specific instructions per chewing or eating, please ensure you follow your treating dentist instructions after each procedure. Thank you. READ MORE

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD's Practice location

9160 FM78 Suite #1B -
Converse, TX 78109
Get Direction
New patients: 210-998-3013

Oluwadayo Oluwadara, DDS, PhD's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • What Is Dry Socket?

    What is Dry Socket?Getting a tooth extracted is far from being an enjoyable experience for anyone, and no doubt that after the extraction, one feels discomfort for some time. However, if the pain remains even after a few days, it should be seen as a tip-off of an oral condition called dry socket.Dry...

  • Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

    Introduction When a person reaches the ages between 17 to 21, the eruption of wisdom teeth or third molars may take place. However, for some, wisdom teeth do not show up at all. These teeth are called wisdom teeth because they tend to show up at a later and more mature age. When wisdom teeth...

  • Different Types of Physicians Explained

    Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...

  • Professional Teeth Cleanings Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease

    Getting the teeth cleaned by a professional may not only give you a healthy and sparkling smile but also a healthier heart, according to a new study. In this study, people who regularly got their teeth cleaned and scaled by a dentist had a 24% less chance of getting heart disease, when compared to...

  • Floss Your Teeth the Right Way

    Alla Wheeler, RDH, MPA, associate professor of the Dental Hygiene Program at the New York University School of Dentistry, says that since the results of flossing are not immediate, most people do not think that the technique actually works.In reality, this is the best technique, as it does...

  • New Herbal Patch May Help to Heal Canker Sores Faster

    According to a new study presented at the 85th general session of the International Association for Dental Research, a novel over-the-counter patch containing licorice extract may help in the quick healing of canker sores. In this study 46 participants who had recurrent canker sores were recruited....

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl

18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

9160 FM78, Converse, TX 78109, USA
Head south toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
197 ft
Turn right toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
171 ft
Turn left toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
69 ft
Turn right onto FM78 E/John E Peterson BlvdContinue to follow FM78 E
1.4 mi
Turn right onto Kneupper Rd
0.2 mi
Slight right onto the TX-1604 Loop N ramp
348 ft
Merge onto TX-1604 Loop/E Charles William Anderson Loop
12.9 mi
Take the exit toward Stone Oak Pkwy/Voigt Drive
0.2 mi
Merge onto N Loop 1604 W
0.3 mi
Turn right onto Gamma Rd/Hardy Oak BlvdContinue to follow Hardy Oak Blvd
0.2 mi
Turn right
135 ft
Turn right
151 ft
Turn leftDestination will be on the right
125 ft
18600 Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

15.4 miSee direction

METHODIST STONE OAK HOSPITALl

1139 E SONTERRA BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258

9160 FM78, Converse, TX 78109, USA
Head south toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
197 ft
Turn right toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
171 ft
Turn left toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
69 ft
Turn right onto FM78 E/John E Peterson BlvdContinue to follow FM78 E
1.4 mi
Turn right onto Kneupper Rd
0.2 mi
Slight right onto the TX-1604 Loop N ramp
348 ft
Merge onto TX-1604 Loop/E Charles William Anderson Loop
12.4 mi
Take the exit toward San Antonio/Johnson City
0.2 mi
Merge onto N Loop 1604 W
0.2 mi
Turn right onto U.S. 281 Access Rd
0.4 mi
Turn right toward E Sonterra Blvd (signs for Sonterra Blvd)
0.1 mi
Turn right onto E Sonterra Blvd
0.5 mi
Turn right
128 ft
Turn right
394 ft
Turn left
0.1 mi
Turn leftDestination will be on the right
138 ft
1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

15.7 miSee direction

BAPTIST EMERGENCY HOSPITALl

16088 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78232

9160 FM78, Converse, TX 78109, USA
Head south toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
197 ft
Turn right toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
171 ft
Turn left toward FM78 E/John E Peterson Blvd
69 ft
Turn right onto FM78 E/John E Peterson BlvdContinue to follow FM78 E
1.4 mi
Turn right onto Kneupper Rd
0.2 mi
Slight right onto the TX-1604 Loop N ramp
348 ft
Merge onto TX-1604 Loop/E Charles William Anderson Loop
12.1 mi
Take the exit onto US-281 S toward San Antonio
2.0 mi
Take the exit toward Brook Hollow Blvd/Winding Way Dr/Oak Shadow Dr
0.1 mi
Merge onto San Pedro AvePass by Jiffy Lube (on the right in 0.3 mi)
0.6 mi
Turn left toward San Pedro Ave
305 ft
Slight left onto San Pedro Ave
0.5 mi
Turn rightDestination will be on the left
200 ft
16088 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA

17.1 miSee direction