Paul G. Wilke, DDS, AIAOMT, ACN

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Paul G. Wilke, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.

A highly trained dentist, Dr. Wilke has been serving patients at Total Mouth Fitness in San Antonio since 1999. With a career spanning over four decades, he has established himself as a dedicated professional committed to providing top-quality dental care to his clients.

Graduating cum laude with his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Texas A&M, he went on to pursue his passion for dentistry and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1980, where he was in the top 5% of his class.

Subsequently, Dr. Wilke received comprehensive orthodontic education certified by the American Orthodontic Society (AOS) and completed a mini residency in orthodontics under the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO). He has also trained with esteemed professionals, such as Dr. Wesley E. Shankland II, in osteo cavitation lesions and has undergone advanced training in nutrition, achieving proficiency as an Applied Clinical Nutritionist (ACN).

An authority in his field, he is Cerec certified, enabling him to provide chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramic restorations. He is also Periolase certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, and has received training in dental implant surgery, including attending courses by renowned experts like Dr. Manfred Lang and Dr. Thomas McGarry.

Prior to joining Total Mouth Fitness, Dr. Wilke spent 12 years practicing dentistry at Blanco North Dental. He began his dental career in 1980 and has since continuously updated his skills and knowledge to expand his expertise beyond general dentistry.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentist’s diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Wilke treasures his family life. He has been happily married since 1978 and is a proud father of four children. He is an active member of the Christian Family Church International of San Antonio, reflecting his dedication to his faith and community.

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