Pediatric Dentistry Residency Faculty

Dominique Bowers, D.D.S.

Board-Certified, Pediatric Dentistry

Part-Time Faculty

Dominique Bowers, DDS is originally from Slovakia and grew up in South Africa. She completed her B.S. in Biology while competing in NCAA Division II Tennis at the University of Central Oklahoma. She received her dental education from the University of Oklahoma and completed her training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Minnesota, where she served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Bowers is passionate about using her knowledge and skills to provide care for underserved children in her home community and is looking forward passing on that passion future generations of pediatric dentists. She is a dog lover and in her spare time she enjoys the arts, being creative and loves travelling to appreciate different cultures, languages, and food. She speaks Slovak and Spanish.

Education:

University of Minnesota, Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, 2020

University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, completed 2013 with special distinction

University of Central Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science, completed 2008, summa cum laude

Organizations and Professional Associations:

AAPD member, 2018 - Present

ADA / ODA / OK Country Dental Society Tripartite Member, 2013 - 2018

Oklahoma Association of Pediatric Dentists:
Secretary, 2017
Communications Liaison and Vice President, 2021 - Present

Good Shepherd Alumni Board member and volunteer, 2017 - 2018

Pi Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society Alumni Member, 2013 - Present

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church finance committee member, 2014 - 2017

University of Oklahoma Kid’s Day volunteer, 2012 and 2013

Oklahoma Mission of Mercy volunteer, 2011 - 2013

Select Honors and Accomplishments:

At the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry

Participant in the Department of Pediatrics Honors Program and winner of the 2013 Oklahoma Association of Pediatric Dentists’ Honors Case Presentation Award

Recipient of the 2013 Dental Support Laboratory Award for demonstrating exceptional technical skills and knowledge associated with dental laboratory technology

Recipient of 2013 Radiology Achievement Award from the The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Recipient of the 2013 Hanau Best of the Best Prosthodontic Award

Recipient of the 2013 Quintessence Award for excellence in Restorative Dentistry

2012 Winner of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon William S. Kramer Award of Excellence

Recipient of the 2012 J. Dean Robertson Scholarship— awarded by the Department of Pediatric Dentistry

Recipient of the 2012 Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Academic Achievement Award, 2011 and 2012—for maintaining class rank in top 10%

University of Oklahoma Department of Periodontics Award—2012 and 2013

2012 Recipient of Woodrow K. Cohlmia scholarship

2012 Recipient of Carol Jane Shadid Scholarship

Recipient of Delta Dental Scholarship for academic year 2010-2011

2010 Recipient of Winder Scholarship

Recipient of the 2010 Michael Lewis Backowske Award, for highest GPA achievement in Anatomic Sciences