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Max L. Cook, DDS
My philosophy begins with the belief that dentistry is personal and that great dental care is a relationship, not a series of individual appointments. I see oral health as an ongoing journey we take with our patients over time toward better health, function and quality of life.
Clinically, I believe in looking beyond an individual tooth or the immediate problem. I approach the mouth as an interconnected system, considering the teeth, gums, bite, muscles, joints, airway and surrounding structures, as well as the relationship between oral health and a person’s overall systemic health. My goal is not only to understand where a patient is today, but to help them work toward optimized health over the long term.
Just as importantly, I want to get to know the person I am treating. Every patient has different concerns, priorities, circumstances and goals. I believe my responsibility is to provide a thorough diagnosis, explain my findings clearly, educate patients about what current evidence, techniques and technology can offer for their particular situation, and then help them make an informed decision that is right for them.
Honesty and integrity are foundational to the way I practice. I want patients to know us and to trust that the recommendations they receive from us are genuinely being made in their best interest. My ultimate goal is to provide a dental home where patients feel known, informed, respected and confident in the quality of both their diagnosis and their care.
I graduated from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in 2019. I have practiced dentistry in the Dallas–Fort Worth area since graduating in 2019, and I have lived in North Texas my entire life. I am originally from Grapevine, Texas.
Continuing education is a major part of how I practice. I pursue advanced continuing education every year and regularly travel for additional clinical training. This includes ongoing education at the Kois Institute in Seattle, in addition to courses and programs throughout the country.
Advanced training has been a major focus throughout my career. This includes ongoing education at the Kois Institute in Seattle, with an emphasis on comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, occlusion, and restorative dentistry. I have also completed advanced functional and esthetic dental training under Dr. David Hornbrook, with a focus on combining predictable function with high-level esthetic outcomes. I am an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), reflecting additional education and experience in implant dentistry, and I have pursued extensive training in Invisalign and clear aligner therapy.
Overall, my advanced education has focused on comprehensive dentistry—understanding how function, esthetics, restorative dentistry, implants, and orthodontic tooth movement can work together rather than approaching each area in isolation.
Outside of dentistry, I enjoy sports, exercise and fitness, traveling, cooking, and learning. My wife, Dr. Daniela Canales, is also a practicing dentist, and we are raising our family here in North Texas. My Christian faith is also an important part of my life and influences the values of honesty, integrity and service that I try to bring to my relationships with others.
Dr. Lauren Standefer, MAGD
Dr. Lauren Standefer is a native Texan and proud of it! She graduated in the top of her class from Duncanville High School and then attended Texas A&M University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in biomedical science. Dr. Standefer is a fourth-generation Aggie and very proud of her alma mater. Gig’em Aggies!
While at Texas A&M, Dr. Standefer was very active in Fish Camp as a counselor and was a member of the national service organization, Omega Phi Alpha. Serving others was key in drawing Dr. Standefer to dental school, and she went on to attend the prestigious Baylor College of Dentistry. There, she served as vice president of the Texas Association of Women Dentists.
She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Collin and Dallas County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Spear Study Club, Modern Texas Dental Study Club and the Seattle Study Club. She completes more than 10 times the amount of required continuing education each year. Dr. Standefer has achieved her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and obtained her Mastership in June 2016. Dr. Standefer has been a Preferred Provider with Invisalign® and can place dental implants. If you are ever interested in a new smile, Dr. Standefer has been trained in cosmetic dentistry and smile design through the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. She is well trained in functionality as well as aesthetics.
When Dr. Standefer isn’t in continuing education or at the office, she enjoys live music, fitness, tennis and skiing. Dr. Standefer does volunteer work in the community. She also loves spending time with friends and family and her rescued pets. Dr. Standefer wants to make you smile by making your dental experience a positive one. Dr. Standefer feels blessed to work in dentistry and looks forward to assisting you with your oral health.
Click here to learn about Dr. Standefer’s accreditation with MAGD!
Dr. David Roberts
Dr. David Roberts received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois Dental School in 1985. He then spent two years in a dental residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
During his residency, he discovered his passion for dental and implant surgery. Dr. Roberts has extracted over 150,000 teeth and performed over 25,000 sedation procedures over the last 34 years of his career. He is currently serving as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He lectures nationally in the area of general dental surgery and travels to dental offices around the Metroplex to help serve his colleges.
When he is not taking care of his patients, Dr. Roberts enjoys spending time at home with his family. Each of his four children are involved in numerous sports and activities, which keep the Roberts family busy. Whenever he gets the chance, Dr. Roberts enjoys playing tennis and is known to take the occasional excursion “Top Gun” style as a passenger in a fighter jet.
Meet Our Team
Meet our friendly and talented team of dental professionals. Our dentists and team are ready to provide you with personalized and compassionate dental care in McKinney, Texas. Call our office today at 972-542-8733 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Lauren Standefer and associates!
Leticia
Leticia has been in the dental field since 2004. As our schedule coordinator, she enjoys helping patients with multiple questions and concerns, and patients trust her with their needs. When Leticia is not at the office working hard, she is enjoying her first grandson and her two adult children, Marcos and Samantha. Leticia is very adventurous and loves to travel with her boyfriend, Sam, when possible, listening to live music, and spending time with her dog and cat.
