HOWARD F. COOKE, DMD, MS

Dr. Howard F. Cooke was born in Jamaica. He won a full academic scholarship at age 18 to pursue Dentistry in St. Petersburg, Russia and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1992.

Dr. Cooke completed his specialty training in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas and in 1997 he served as chief resident. Dr. Cooke is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and an Associate Member of the American College of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Cooke has lectured locally and nationally on various topics in Oral and Facial Reconstruction.

Dr. Cooke maintains active hospital affiliations with Charlton Methodist Hospital, methodist Medical Center of Dallas, Medical Center Lancaster and Las Colinas and serves as clinical faculty at St. Paul University Hospital.

Dr. Cooke is fluent in Russian and is a triathlete.

Our staff is what makes our office unique.

You’ll notice the difference on your first visit. In addition to friendly, efficient service, you’ll receive caring personal support during every phase of your treatment. Every member of our surgical staff is an experienced, well trained oral and maxillofacial surgical assistant, who assists in administration of I.V. sedation and surgery. All our staff members are knowledgeable personnel who are well-versed in healthcare procedures, insurances, patient management and are CPR certified.

Monica DeLaRosa Monica DeLaRosa started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in April 2007 as a Patient Coordinator, assisting you with office and surgery scheduling, financial counseling, and your treatment plan.
Yajaira Carbajal Yajaira Carbajal started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in October 2007 as an Insurance Coordinator, assisting you with your dental and medical insurance benefit information.
Steve Meyer Steve Meyer started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in August 2010 as a Billing and Accounts Receivable Coordinator, assisting you with the financial aspects of your visit.
Cindy Trejo Cindy Trejo started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in February 2001 as a Patient Coordinator, assisting you with office and surgery scheduling, financial counseling, and your treatment plan.
Yvonne Castillo Yvonne Castillo started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in February 2011 as a Surgical Assistant, providing excellent patient care with your treatment.
Tracey Engel Tracey Engel started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in September 2010 as the Operations Manager, and can assist you with any aspect of the practice and your visit.
Shelly Wolff Shelly Wolff started with Metroplex Surgical Arts in December 2000 as a Surgical Assistant, providing excellent patient care with your treatment.