Dentist in Southlake
Meet Dr. Roth Hinkle
Dr. Roth Hinkle was born and raised in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Hinkle’s father is also a general dentist, and Dr. Hinkle began working in his practice every summer as a child. He has always known he was going to be a dentist and even had an X-ray and polishing license by the age of 14. As a teenager and college student, Dr. Hinkle participated in several mission trips to help those struggling to receive proper dental care.
Education
Dr. Hinkle attended Baylor University and was one of four students accepted into the Dual Degree Advanced Placement Program, which means that he was accepted into the prestigious Baylor College of Dentistry before entering college. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Minor in Spanish from Baylor University, with honors. At Baylor College of Dentistry, he was awarded the General Dentistry Program Award, which was presented to the top clinical students in the graduating class.
The Baylor College of Dentistry Dual Degree Advanced Placement Program is an exceptionally prestigious and competitive program, designed for the most talented and ambitious students. This exclusive pathway accepted only four students per year, offering them a unique opportunity to complete all four years of undergraduate education at Baylor University and all four years of dental education at the highly esteemed Texas A&M School of Dentistry in Dallas. The Texas A&M School of Dentistry is not only the top-ranked dental school in Texas but also ranks fifth nationwide, making it one of the premier institutions for dental education in the country.
Dr. Hinkle’s acceptance into this program as a high school senior underscores his remarkable academic achievements and dedication to his future career. Being one of the four students selected for this dual degree program speaks volumes about his commitment to excellence and his unwavering determination to succeed in one of the most competitive and respected professions.
Post Graduation
After graduation in 2008, Dr. Hinkle began working in private practices focusing on restorative dentistry, sedation, endodontics, dental sleep medicine, oral surgery, implant placement, and restoration. Dr. Hinkle has continued learning and expanding his knowledge and skills by attending continuing education courses and dental study clubs to be on the leading edge of dentistry.
Family
Dr. Hinkle is married to his college sweetheart Virginia, whom he met at Baylor while they were volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. They have two beautiful daughters, Audrey and Charlotte, and one fun-loving dog, Bentley. They are very involved with their local church and prioritize family time; enjoying bike rides together, annual trips to the beach to see family, and movie nights eating popcorn. Dr. Hinkle is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys following and cheering on his favorite college and professional teams. When he’s not in the office, he typically has a power tool in hand building projects for his home.
