Meet Stan D. Lowrance, DDS

Dr. Stan Lowrance is a well known dentist in the Rockwall community. He graduated Claude High School in 1973, went on to West TX State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He then continued his education at Baylor College of Dentistry earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1981. He opened his dental practice in Rockwall that same year.

Dr. Lowrance furthered his education by completing studies at Midwest Implant Institute of Columbus, Ohio in 1991 where he received the Presidential Award, the highest honor given to the graduation class. He also completed a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1991 and was named Who's Who in Outstanding Americans. Dr. Stan has received many prestigious titles:

• Rockwall Noon Rotarian of the Year (1988)
• Rockwall Noon Rotarian President (1995)
• Rockwall Area Man of the Year (1999-2000)
• Rockwall ISD trustee (2004-2011)
• Rotary District 5810 Rotarian of the Year (2001)

Dr. Lowrance with his wife Cyndie, have two daughters, Chloe and Shanae. He has been involved in foreign dental missions since 1987 and enjoys raising Shorthorn cattle, basketball, scuba diving and a variety of other sports and events in his free time.

Considering his own early experience, dentistry wasn't a natural career choice for Dr. Stan Lowrance. "I hated going to the dentist as a kid," he remembered. "It was scary. There was so much fear of the unknown. As a kid, I remember being held down in the dental chair and being aware that something horrible was happening to me."

Then Dr. Stan met someone. "He was this really nice guy who just happened to be a dentist," he said. "He took time to answer my questions, explain what he was going to do and why. I realized that going to the dentist didn't have to be a frightening experience."

He never forgot the contrast. "When I see someone who's nervous, or even scared the way I was, it's time for me to stop and get to know them," he said. "I allow a minimum of an hour for every new patient. Part of that time is spent chatting, addressing any fears, questions or concerns they have. I never want anyone of any age to feel the way I did at the dentist as a kid."