Meet the Orthodontist

Dr. Gates earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1996 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He completed his orthodontic residency in 1999 at the University of Nebraska. His Bachelor of Science degree is from the University of Arizona.

Dr. Gates began practicing as an orthodontist in 1999 and opened his Round Rock office in 2002. He believes orthodontic treatment made a profound difference in his life and enjoys seeing it change the lives of his patients.

He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Southwest Society of Orthodontists, Texas Dental Association, Capital Area Dental Society, and the Lone Star Dental Seminars Study Club.

Dr. Gates and his wife, Zee, married in 1988. They have three children, big sister, Ava and twins, Ella and Zane. They love spending time with their children camping, traveling, and being outdoors. Dr. Gates feels blessed to live and practice in Round Rock.