Marcus S. Lastimado DMD, MAGD, MICOI

Marcus is a Founder and Creator of the Institution of Dental Advancement, PA; Dr. Marcus Lastimado began his undergraduate studies at PLU in Tacoma, Washington. During these years, Dr. Lastimado had graduated from Clover Park Technical College Dental Assisting Program and later received his C.D.A. He was accepted early into the College of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He then received his Doctorates of Dental Medicine in 2007.

Dr. Lastimado has also completed the two year Mastership Comprehensive Dentistry Program at the University of Florida CDP Class of 2014; subsequently receiving his Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry; the highest award given by the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Lastimado has had the honor and privilege of providing quality dental care to military service members, while being deployed in Iraq, for Operation Enduring Freedom. During his tour of duty Dr. Lastimado had the privileged to work and train with specialists in the fields of Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Endodontics. He is a member of the, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Dallas Asian Dental Association, and the Fort Worth District Dental Society.

Dr. Lastimado continues to advance his knowledge and training in all aspects of general dentistry through continuing education in the areas of cosmetic Smile Makeovers, prosthodontics, Invisalign, computer guided implant surgery, advanced grafting, and CEREC same day dentistry.