North Texas Dentistry Convention Issue 2014 | Page 12

confidence and loyalty that have resulted from my father’s approach to dentistry. I truly consider our patients and team part of our extended dental family.” David Hildebrand went to heaven on November 8, 2013. There is no question that he led a rich, full and balanced life and left the world a better place for having done so. Sloan Hildebrand still finds it remarkable how many lives were touched by his dad. “At the service to celebrate my dad’s life, I asked that anyone who had been coached by, coached with or had been forever impacted by playing sports with my dad to stand, and nearly a third of the sanctuary rose to their feet. He had such a positive impact in every arena he entered and guided so many lives in the right direction, including mine.” He adds, “I was blessed to have my father as a parent, coach, mentor and as a friend, and I want to honor him and the influence he had on my life every day.” 12 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com Sloan W. Hildebrand, DDS, MS “Our doors are always open to serve new patients.” (972) 931-0681 www.drsloanhildebrand.com 16910 Dallas Parkway, Suite 210 Dallas, TX 75248 Photos courtesy of Sloan Hildebrand, DDS Serving those in need, a family tradition. Drs. David, Sloan, and Kim Hildebrand, along with Elizabeth Hildebrand loving others around the world through dental missions ~Pure Joy~