Dr. Adam Lalonde

After working with a free medical care clinic in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Adam Lalonde discovered the rewarding excitement of dentistry. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and earned his DDS from the University of Detroit-Mercy Dental School in Michigan.

In 2004, Dr. Lalonde married his high school sweetheart Cara, who had been his next-door neighbor since the third grade! The appeal of settling down in a warmer climate, coupled with the community and irresistible atmosphere of the Valley, convinced them to say goodbye to Midwestern winters and hello to Christmas on the beach in South Texas. Dr. Lalonde purchased his practice in 2006 and has enjoyed becoming a part of the Los Fresnos community ever since.

Dr. Lalonde enjoys building patient relationships and delivering results that will leave patients smiling. With more than a hundred hours of continuing education credits just last year, he’s continually motivated to enhance his skills. He also maintains professional memberships in the American Dental Association(ADA), the Texas Dental Association(TXDA), the Rio Grande Valley Dental Association, and the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Lalonde also serves on the Board of Directors for Dentists Who Care and plays a big role in the leadership of the organization and its future direction.

Dr. Lalonde stays active with his three kids: Ava, Ayden, and Beckett. On any typical day, you’ll find the Lalonde family on a soccer field or at one of Ava’s play rehearsals. You may recognize the kids from their pictures displayed around the office— Dr. Lalonde enjoys showing off what he believes are the world’s cutest kids. Besides spending time with his family, Dr. Lalonde is passionate about Notre Dame Football and vows they will never again suffer through another 3-9 season. Every fall, he pilgrimages back to South Bend, IN to attend a game or two.

Dr. Miguel Castillo

A native of the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Miguel Castillo III graduated high school from Mercedes and completed his undergraduate coursework at the University of Texas – Pan American. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Castillo began practicing dentistry in 1997. Dr. Castillo focuses on cosmetic, orthodontic, neuromuscular, implant dentistry, sleep dentistry, and now offers Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation.

Dr. Castillo has been able to expand the services offered in this practice by continuing his dental education after graduating from dental school. He has taken coursework at the Las Vegas Institute, as well as through the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the International Association of Orthodontics, The Mid-America Orthodontic Society, and The American Dental Implant Association. He has gone through Mastership status and is has acquired Fellowship status through The American Implant Association. He has attended sleep medicine/dental medicine mini-residencies. He has trained and received certification from Dr. Chao with Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation.

Dr. Castillo and wife Aracely have three children Alyssa, Kiyana, and Miguel IV. Dr. Castillo is an avid golfer and fisherman.

Dr. Armando Salazar III

Meet Dr. Armando Salazar Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I am committed to continually advancing myself with the latest advancements in dentistry so that I can provide the most up to date treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that each of my patients is a unique individual who has placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. This is just one reason why I greatly value each and every patient relationship. My ultimate goal is to deliver the most comprehensive, cutting edge dentistry to all my patients. Armando Salazar III DDS Dr. Armando Salazar grew up in Kingsville, Texas, on the ranch. His love for fishing, hunting, and the outdoors has been a significant part of his life since he was a little boy. His hobbies also include spending time with family, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He attended Texas A&M University- Kingsville where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in 1999. After graduating, Dr. Salazar began working as a dental lab-technician. This is where his love for creating beautiful smiles began. Practicing extreme precision with each dental case he worked on became a daily ritual for him. It wasn’t long before Dr. Salazar wanted to work directly with patients and learning more about dentistry. He went back to school … dental school this time. Dr. Salazar completed his doctoral training at the University of Texas, School of Dentistry in 2006 with honors. While in dental school, he met a girl (Dr. Phoebe Thurber) and asked to borrow some dental x-ray film. Phoebe loaned him the film and they started dating soon thereafter. They quickly fell in love and married. The x-ray film was never returned, according to Phoebe! In 2005, the Salazars moved to the Valley and established his very own practice in Port Isabel. Currently, the Salazars are proud parents of a wonderful daughter, Sophia Isabella and a new son Armando Salazar IV. Dr Salazar loves practicing and serving the Port Isabel/ South Padre area. He supports the community by donating to local charitable organizations and being a part of a variety of local organizations. Dr. Salazar attends continuing education courses each year to assure he is always providing “cutting edge” technology to his patients. His primary clinical focus is on restorative dentistry, occlusion, functional esthetics, and temporalmandibular disorders. He currently has hundreds of hours of continuing education and is a member of Seattle Study Club which is an elite, peer-based, ongoing learning symposium; it is composed of a group of local specialists and general dentists working and learning together with the common goal of providing patients with technologically advanced and first class dental care. In fact, Dr. Salazar was recently recognized by Mega Doctor News (August 2014 ) as an “Outstanding professional with the Most Advanced Technology in Laser Dentistry.”

• Member – Seattle Study Club
• Member – Dentists Who Care, charity organization.
• Member – Rio Grande Valley District Dental Society
• Member – Texas Dental Association
• Member – American Dental Association
• Member – Academy of General Dentistry
  Board of Trustees- AMI Kids RGV Charity

Dr. Gary Schwartz

Gary M. Schwarz, D.D.S., M.S.D.SPECIALITY: D.D.S., M.S.DEXPERIENCE: 25+
QUALIFICATIONS
D.D.S. – DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY
M.S.D – MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DENTISTRY

EDUCATION
DENTAL SCHOOOL – BAYLOR COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY

HONORS & AWARDS:
SILVER MEDAL GRADUATE
MAGNA CUM LAUDE (2ND IN CLASS 1978)
ORAL SURGERY AWARD
ODONTOLOGICAL HONOR SOCIETY AWARD
O.K.U. HONOR SOCIETY AWARD
DELTA SIGMA DELTA AWARD OF HIGHEST ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN DENTISTRY
OPERATIVE DENTISTRY AWARD

POST-GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY – BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER 1978 TO 1983
M.S.D. – COMPLETED MASTERS THESIS WITH RESEARCH ON NASAL SEPTAL CHANGES SEEN IN RAPID PALATAL EXPANSION SURGERY 1983.

PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATIONS
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
TEXAS DENTAL ASSOCIATION
RIO GRANDE VALLEY DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY (OFFICER)
MEMBER & FELLOW AO
GRAUDATE MISCH INTERNATIONAL IMPLANT INSTITUTE WITH COMPLETION OF PROSTHETIC CONTINUUM
SOUTHWEST SOCIETY OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
TEXAS SOCIETY OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS
MEMBER OF CRANIO-FACIAL ANOMALIES TEAM OF SPOUTH TEXAS INC.
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PLASTIC AESTHETICS AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
FOUNDING MEMBER – DENTIST’S WHO CARE INDEIGENT CARE ORGANIZATION
MEMBER OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES – VALLEY BAPTIST HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
FOUNDER-DIRECTOR SEATTLE STUDY CLUB OF SOUTH TEXAS

RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
AGD NOMINEE TEXAS DENTIST OF THE YEAR – 2010
READERS CHOICE “ORAL SURGEON OF THE YEAR”
TEXAS MONTHLY “SUPER DENTIST OF THE YEAR”

PUBLICATIONS
NASAL SEPTAL CHANGES SEEN IN SURGICAL RAPID PALATAL EXPANSION – AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS – 1984

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Dr. Saam Zarrabi

Dr. Zarrabi graduated from UCLA with a BS in Economics in 2005, and from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2008.

Involved with multiple professional dental organizations, including the CAMBRA Coalition & Crown Council, as well as membership in the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), Dr. Z remains current on technology, science and methodology. His Board Seat assignment to the Pacific Dugoni Foundation Executive Committee and the Board of the National CAMBRA Coalition reflects his commitment to the field of dentistry.

With a personal commitment to improving oral health and the lives of young leaders, his charitable concerns are evidenced through his work with The LEAP Foundation and Dentists Who Care. This commitment to assist those less fortunate is encouraged throughout his professional and personal relationships.

Awards & Recognitions
2018 FW Inc. Entrepreneur of Excellence – Finalist
2018 FW Inc. Entrepreneur of Excellence – Finalist
DR. SAAM ZARRABI is a finslist in FW Inc.’s annual EOE 2018 competiton.
On the cover of Small Business Today – Houston 2017
On the cover of Small Business Today – Houston 2017
Take a look at the Small Business Today issue here.
Feature by Fort Worth Magazine
Feature by Fort Worth Magazine
DENTISTS WORTH KNOWING – 2017
LEAP – Contributor 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017…
Zappos Insights – Culture Revolutionary “Embarking on a Journey to Improve your Workplace and the World”
Professional Organizations: AAPD, AGD, AACD, TDA, TAGD, Crown Council, YPO (Young Presidents Organization), CAMBRA Coalition
Pacific Dugoni Foundation Board Member – Executive Committee (September 2015 – Present)
Board of the National CAMBRA Coalition
Dentists Who Care
Education
BS Economics – UCLA 2005
DDS – UOP 2008

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Dr. Michelle Zamora

Michelle Lea Zamora has been a steadfast figure in the banking community for 20 years holding a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Masters in Business Administration. She also hold certifications in Global Business, Project Management, Human Resource Management
and Organizational Leadership from Colorado University. Her leadership and depth of experience include: Treasury Management,
Merchant Services, Retail Management, Community Development, Commercial Lending and Commercial Business Banking Management.

She continues her distinguished career as a Commercial Relationship Manager at Vantage Bank Texas. Staying abreast of changes in the
industry in an effort to meet the needs of her customers is very important to her.

She is a self motivated and career focused but more importantly she lives life with intention. As a woman in business, she has the tenacity to breakthrough barriers with a mindset that overcomes. She believes education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world as stated by Nelson Mandela. Her commitment to the greater good is demonstrated by her passion for serving her community. Zamora has played an active role in the Rio Grande valley through service to others by leading with impact.

She has a strong desire and passion to give back to the community; Serving as a steward of the community’s trust and knows her fiduciary responsibilities. Most importantly, she committed to making a difference and the overall well-being of my community.

Board of Directors Membership includes:
Idea Public Schools RGV – Board Member
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley – Board President
Disability Chamber of Commerce RGV – Advisory Board
Rio Grande Valley Partnership – Board Member
Risk Management Association Board Member

National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Dress for Success- Board Secretary
Habitat for Humanity – Board Secretary
United Way of South Texas – Board Member
Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
Business Development Fund of South Texas – Trustee
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program – Rio Grande Valley Chairwoman
Mims Elementary PTO Treasurer
Mission Junior Service League Member (Treasurer)
Mission CISD- District Educational Improvement Council
Mission CISD -Student Health Education Advisory Committee

❖ Senior Vice President Commercial Lending – Third Coast Bank SSB

❖ Women of Distinction Professional Award Recipient – 2019
Award presented by RGV Hispanic Chamber.

❖ Capital One Shingle Award Recipient– 2005
Award presented by Rob Stuart for having reached 150 % of Treasury
Management goal within the 1st quarter of 2005.

❖ Vantage Bank Texas Culture Award – 2018
Award present by CEO, Sam Munafo, for excelling in the cultivation of
relationships.

Live with intention
journey to find my purpose and achieve my goals
mindset that over comes
tenacity to break through barriers
the mind of someone who overcomes
-Mary Ann Radmacher

Michelle LeaZamora, MBA
Senior Vice President
Commercial Lending at Third Coast Bank SSB

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