Dr. Rolando A. Guerra, Jr., DDS, FICOI
Dr. Rolando A. Guerra, Jr., DDS, FICOI
Laredo dentist with deep roots in science education, family dental care, dental implants, and wisdom teeth evaluations.
Patients know Dr. Guerra for clear explanations, careful planning, and decades of local commitment to Laredo families.
His approach brings science education, implant training, and full-service convenience into one office experience.
Implants, wisdom teeth, and gentle family dental care.
Dr. Guerra is especially passionate about helping patients understand dental implants and wisdom teeth before treatment decisions are made.
Dental Implants
Gentle Family Dentistry will plan, place, and restore dental implants all in one office for your convenience.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth evaluations can help patients understand tooth position, symptoms, timing, comfort options, and driver instructions when sedation is discussed.
Family Dentistry
GFID helps patients with everyday dental care, restorative dentistry, comfort-centered visits, and long-term oral health planning.
Walk-Ins Welcome
Walk-ins are welcome, and Saturday appointments are available upon request for patients who need added scheduling flexibility.
Office Hours
A science teacher's path into dentistry.
Before entering dentistry, Dr. Guerra taught Biology, Physics, Physical Science, freshman biology, and anatomy & physiology laboratories, bringing a strong science foundation into patient care.
Education
Dr. Guerra graduated from Nixon High School in Laredo and received his bachelor’s degree in 1976 from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas. Upon graduation, Dr. Guerra was a Biology and Physics teacher as well as a Physical Science teacher at United High School in Laredo. He was head of the Science Department until 1981. He returned to Texas A&I University in 1981 to work on a Master in Zoology. While a graduate student, Dr. Guerra taught freshman biology courses and anatomy & physiology laboratories.
Dr. Guerra attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1983. Upon graduation from dental school in 1987, Dr. Guerra completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the San Antonio Dental School Department of General Dentistry Residencies. Dr. Guerra has developed an interest in dental implants and has taken classes in the U.S. and Canada to secure as much knowledge as possible in this area of dentistry. Gentle Family Dentistry will plan, place, and restore dental implants all in one office for your convenience. Dr. Guerra placed his first dental implant in 1987, during his residency.
Credentials
Dr. Guerra is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Laredo District Dental Society, American Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Popular GFID services connected to Dr. Guerra's work.
Common questions about Dr. Guerra's care.
Does Dr. Guerra work with dental implants?
Yes. Dr. Guerra has developed an interest in dental implants and has taken classes in the U.S. and Canada to secure as much knowledge as possible in this area of dentistry. Gentle Family Dentistry will plan, place, and restore dental implants all in one office for your convenience.
When did Dr. Guerra place his first dental implant?
Dr. Guerra placed his first dental implant in 1987, during his residency.
Does GFID evaluate wisdom teeth?
Yes. GFID evaluates wisdom teeth, symptoms, X-rays, comfort options, and timing before recommending whether removal should be considered.
What are Dr. Guerra's office hours?
Office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Saturday appointments are available upon request, and walk-ins are welcome.
How do I schedule with Dr. Guerra?
Call Gentle Family & Implant Dentistry at (956) 726-9418 or use the appointment page to request a visit.
Schedule with Dr. Guerra at GFID.
Call the Laredo office or request an appointment for implants, wisdom teeth, restorative dentistry, or family dental care.