Robert Benavides
DDS
Owner Dentist, Regional Clinical Partner
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About The Author
Dr. Robert Benavides is a multi-practice owner and Regional Clinical Partner for the San Antonio and Austin regions at PDS Health, where he supports clinical excellence, innovation, and mentorship across supported practices. He leads with a strong focus on integrated, patient-centered care anchored in the Mouth-Body Connection®.
At Stone Oak Modern Dentistry, Dr. Benavides has built a high-performing, hygiene-driven practice recognized as Hygiene Office of the Year in 2024. His team is known for advancing the use of salivary diagnostics and clinical protocols that support early detection and proactive treatment–making the practice a national leader in preventive care strategies.
In addition to his work with PDS Health, Dr. Benavides serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, where he mentors fourth-year dental students through hands-on clinical rotations. He’s also a frequent contributor to professional publications and uses his LinkedIn platform to share insights on technology, diagnostics, and the evolving role of dentistry in whole-body health.
Dr. Benavides earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Biology, and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the Texas Dental Association (TDA).
Education
UT Health San Antonio
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Texas at Brownsville
Bachelors's of Science, Biology
Professional Associations
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Texas Dental Association
- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at UTHSCSA
Achievements & Awards
Hygiene Office of the Year 2024
Clinical Assistant Professor
Knows About
Publications
- Benavides, R. (2024, October 25). Revolutionizing periodontal disease screening and treatment with OFC and Alert 2™ diagnostics. Trends in Salivary Testing. OralDNA Labs. https://www.oraldna.com/trends-in-salivary-testing/index.php/2024/10/25/revolutionizing-periodontal-disease-screening/
- Benavides, R. (2024, August 23). Did we overtreat? The value of proactive intervention for the periodontal patient. Trends in Salivary Testing. OralDNA Labs. https://www.oraldna.com/trends-in-salivary-testing/index.php/2024/08/23/the-value-of-proactive-intervention/
- Benavides, R. (2024, April 5). A dental detective story: When a 102% surge in bacterial load after scaling unveils a horizontal transmission tale. Trends in Salivary Testing. OralDNA Labs. https://www.oraldna.com/trends-in-salivary-testing/index.php/2024/04/05/a-dental-detective-story-when-a-102-surge-in-bacterial-load-after-scaling-unveils-a-horizontal-transmission-tale/
- Benavides, R. (2024, February 2). Redefining dental care for the reluctant: Technology’s role in the new mouth-body connection era. Trends in Salivary Testing. OralDNA Labs. https://www.oraldna.com/trends-in-salivary-testing/index.php/2024/02/02/redefining-dental-care-for-the-reluctant-technologys-role-in-the-new-mouth-body-connection-era/
- Benavides, R. (n.d.). The mouth-body connection: Can dentists be primary care providers? LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mouth-body-connection-can-dentists-primary-care-robert-benavides-dds-l6kcc/
- Benavides, R. (n.d.). Where prescriptionists and diagnosticians fall short in the pathway to trust and healing. LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/where-prescriptionist-diagnosticians-fall-short-trust-benavides-dds-swotc/