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Meet Dr. Cornelius, DDS

Dedicated to Providing the Best Dental Care

He has a heart to help others and has been on dental mission trips to Kenya, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. His hobbies are sailing, hunting, mountain climbing, and woodworking. He also loves being with his family, camping, hiking, and spending time on the lake. Dr. Cornelius is passionate about providing excellent dental care to his patients, and he believes education is a crucial part of their continued dental health. He loves working with his patients to give them the best dentistry possible.

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Nautical Dental

Nautical Dental is your home for excellence in dental care. Our team is highly trained and experienced in a wide variety of dental services, from general and cosmetic dentistry to dental implants and holistic dentistry in San Antonio, Texas. We strive to make sure our patients have an exceptional experience when they visit our office for the highest level of dental care available. We invite you and your family to join our dental family to receive excellent care for your smiles. Contact Nautical Dental today to schedule your next appointment. Learn more about us!

Request an Appointment Online

Don’t have time to call us during the day? Fill out the “Request an Appointment” form and submit it online. We will respond within one business day via text so you can communicate at your convenience. Plus, we are able to help you schedule your appointment via text and fill out your new patient paperwork. However, we look forward to hearing from you!

Amenities

At Nautical Dental, we know that visiting the dental office can be worrisome for some patients. To combat this, we offer several comforting amenities for our patients during their appointment. While you wait in the waiting room, you can enjoy a beverage bar, and your children can stay active in the children’s play area. You can enjoy a regular or weighted blanket, a neck pillow, and the Alpha Stim. At Nautical Dental, our goal is to help you and your family feel comfortable during your dental visit. Call our office for more information on how we can help you feel comfortable during your appointment, or schedule an appointment today.

Proud to Serve the Military Community in San Antonio, Texas

Dr. Cornelius is a proud military veteran, serving in the Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, as his team’s medic in Psychological Operations. As a dentist, he takes pride in providing excellence in dentistry to our military and their families in San Antonio, Texas. If you are a part of the military or a military family in San Antonio, Texas, we welcome you to visit our dental office.

About

Dr. Cornelius, DDS

Dr. Cornelius has received his Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), which is the highest and one of the most respected designations within his profession. Less than 2% of dentists in the US and Canada receive this award.

Dr. Cornelius is pleased to be living and serving in the San Antonio community. He was born in Springfield, Oregon, and grew up in the country, where he spent his youth involved in 4H and different entrepreneurial opportunities. At age 18, he joined the ARMY and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he spent the next four years working for Psychological Operations and also serving as his team’s medic. During this time, he met the love of his life and quickly married her. Today, they have eight children and have lived a very adventurous life worldwide.

 

Dr. Cornelius attended dental school at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He served on the Student Government Board during his time as a student. He has a heart to help others and has been on dental mission trips to Kenya, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. His hobbies are sailing, hunting, mountain climbing, and woodworking. He also loves being with his family, camping, hiking, and spending time on the lake. Dr. Cornelius is passionate about providing excellent dental care to his patients, and he believes education is a crucial part of their continued dental health. He loves working with his patients to give them the best dentistry possible.

 

Dr. Cornelius has a passion to spend the rest of his life learning. He has spent over 2000 hours since graduating in 2009, furthering his dental education in Biological and Holistic Dentistry, Surgery, Implants, Moderate Conscious Sedation, and Orthodontics. Dr. Cornelius has received the Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2011, he completed the MaxiCourse taught by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. This course is one of the most respected and comprehensive training programs in Implant Dentistry taught throughout the US and Internationally. This program provides over 300 hours of lectures, labs, and surgery. Dr. Cornelius is currently in the process of becoming an Associate Fellow Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. The surgical and medical challenges of implants are one of Dr. Cornelius’s favorite parts of dentistry.

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High Quality Dental Care in San Antonio, TX

We are a changing dentistry in San Antonio. We understand that you want a dental office that is patient focused with expert dental care. We offer convenient appointments, flexible payment plans, and discount coupons. We offer all specialties in our office so that you can find exactly what you need right here.