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Andrew F. Naeger, DDS, FAGD

Dr. Andrew Naeger is an incredibly passionate dentist with over 15 years of experience, most of which have been spent serving his community right here in College Station. He loves working together with his team to create personalized, meaningful dental experiences. His goal is to turn the perception that someone has about going to the dental office into a positive one. And, as an owner of the practice, he loves creating opportunities for his team to grow and feel fulfilled in everything they do. Take a moment to learn more about Dr. Naeger’s story below.

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

Dr. Naeger’s love for fixing things with his own two hands naturally led him to a career where he can make a difference in people’s lives. Dentistry was a uniquely interesting field to him because it allowed him to heal his patients more quickly than other healthcare fields in addition to spending personal time with his patients so he could truly get to know them. He also enjoys managing his very own dental team and bringing everyone into alignment with each other about how they can provide their patients with the highest standard of care. He truly believes in a team approach to all that he does in dentistry.

Where Did You Study Dentistry?

Dr. Naeger attended Texas A&M University for both his undergraduate and masters degree in Biomedical Science and The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following dental school, Dr. Naeger earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) - a symbol of his commitment to excellence and lifelong learning and a distinction achieved by less than 6% of dentists nationwide.

Throughout the years, Dr. Naeger has been committed to broadening his skills to offer his patients outstanding, comprehensive dentistry. Some of his academic and professional accomplishments include:

  • AGD Fellowship Award (Academy of General Dentistry, 2023)
  • Graduate of the Comprehensive Implant Residency Program (2021-2022)
  • Certificate in Frontline TMJ/Orofacial Pain Trigger Point Therapy from the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (2023)
  • Brazos Valley District Dental Society (President, 2023; President-Elect, 2022; Peer Review Committee)
  • Texas New Dentist of the Year Nominee (Texas Academy of General Dentistry, 2022)
  • Brazos Valley Academy of General Dentistry (President, 2021)
  • Award of Excellence (American Student Dental Association, 2017)
  • Community Dentistry Award (Greater Houston Dental Society, 2017)
  • National Delegate of the Year (American Student Dental Association, 2016)

Dr. Naeger also remains an active member of several professional organizations, including the:

  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Brazos Valley District Dental Society
  • Brazos Valley Spear Study Club
  • American Dental Political Action Committee

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Dr. Naeger was born in The Woodlands, Texas, but today, he’s happy to call College Station home with his wife, Amanda, and six children. He loves spending quality time with his family and playing with his kids, whether that’s going to church together or going on fun adventures. Dr. Naeger is a “people person” through-and-through – he loves being around passionate people who teach him new things. A fun fact about Dr. Naeger is that he spent a large portion of his childhood living in Philadelphia and still thinks about cheesesteaks on a regular basis.