Michael S. Sparks, DDS, MS
Albuquerque Periodontics & Implantology
4216 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 291-9000
CV updated 7/1/2021
EDUCATION
MS Masters of Science in Oral Biology May 2004
Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University
Health Sciences Center (TAMUS-HSC), Graduate Periodontics
Cert. Specialty Certificate in Periodontics May 2004
Perio Baylor College of Dentistry, TAMUS-HSC, Graduate Periodontics in a 36 month
CODA-accredited residency in periodontics and surgical dental implant placement
DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery May 2001
Baylor College of Dentistry, TAMUS-HSC
BS Bachelor of Sciences May 1997
Texas Tech University, College of Arts and Sciences
Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Magna Cum Laude
HONORS AND AWARDS
President, New Mexico Dental Association June 2020-June 2021
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology 2005-Present
Board certified in periodontics and dental implant surgery. A Diplomate is a periodontist who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty.
Fellow, American College of Dentists (FACD) Oct 2021-Present
Recognition of exceptional contributions to organized dentistry, oral health care, dental research, dental education, the profession, and society.
Fellow, International College of Dentists (FICD) Sept 2019-Present
Recognition of outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service, and dedication to the progress of dentistry.
Top Dentist in Periodontics, Albuquerque the Magazine 2010, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2020
Voted on by dentists licensed in New Mexico, September addition yearly
Top Dentist in Implantology, Albuquerque the Magazine 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Voted on by dentists licensed in New Mexico, September addition yearly
Co-Chair, New Mexico Mission of Mercy, Albuquerque, New Mexico Sept 22 and 23, 2017
Organized and supervised fundraising, event, and volunteers. During the event, over
$1.1 million in free dental care was provided for 1,304 patients.
“A look at a successful young graduate: Dr. Michael Sparks” 2016
Quarterly Publication by the American Academy of Periodontics
“Your Periodontal Career” Periospectives, April-June 2016, pp. 38-39.
Bettye Whiteaker Scholarship Winner 2001
Baylor College of Dentistry TAMUS-HSC, Graduate Periodontics
The Merritt-Parks Award 2001
In recognition of the most outstanding work done by a senior dental student in the
Department of Periodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry
Oral Biology Award 2001 American Association of Oral Biologists, in recognition of significant achievement in, and contribution to Oral Science, given to a senior dental student at each US dental school
Odontological Honor Society 2001
In recognition of excellence in academics and demonstration of high professional standards at Baylor College of Dentistry
Baylor College of Dentistry Dean’s Cumulative Honor Roll 2001
Baylor College of Dentistry Yearly Honor Roll 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Trustees Academic Scholarship, Baylor College of Dentistry TAMUS-HSC 1997-2001
Undergraduate Honors: 1993-1997
Honor Student, Texas Tech University, Department of Biological Sciences, 1997
Alpha Epsilon Delta (Premedical Honor Society), Texas Tech University, 1997
President’s Honor Roll, Texas Tech University, 1995-1997
Deans’ Academic Honor List, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1994
National Merit Commended Scholar, 1993
RESEARCH
Thesis, “Bone regeneration around implants in the canine mandible with cultured fibroblasts in polyglactin mesh” Baylor College of Dentistry TAMUS-HSC, Grad Periodontics 2004
First Place Winner, Table Clinics, Dental Student Division, Texas Dental Association 2000
“Infection of Dendritic Cells by Porphyromonas gingivalis”
NIH/IADR Grant, Abstract and Poster Presentation, Washington, D.C. 2000
“Fibriae Required for Efficient Infection of Dendritic Cells by Porphyromonas gingivalis”
TEACHING
Baylor College of Dentistry TAMUS-HSC May 2004 to Dec 2005
Assistant Professor, Department of Graduate Periodontics
• Attending Periodontist at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Texas, supervised periodontal residents in the operating room
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Publications
Sparks MS, Kerns DG Wilson TG, Hallmon WW, Spears R, Haghighat N.
“Bone regeneration around implants in the canine mandible with cultured fibroblasts in polyglactin mesh,” July;78(7):1276-87.
Journal of Periodontology, 2007
Successful Collaboration with the Periodontist”
New Mexico Dental Association Journal, 2017
“Laser Periodontal Therapy—A critical analysis”
New Mexico Dental Association Journal, 2017
Abstracts
Sparks MS, Jotwani R, Cutler CW. “Fibriae Required for Efficient Infection of Dendritic Cells by Porphyromonas gingivalis”
International Association of Dental Research Abstract 2000
PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES
Panel, Opening Session, New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting, June 2021
Lecture Presentation, “Maintenance of the Natural Dentition for a Lifetime,” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting, May 2015 and Eastern NM Meeting, Feb 2020
Lecture Presentation, “Marginal Soft Tissue Recession,” New Mexico Dental Association Annual Meeting, May 2015 and Eastern NM Meeting, Feb 2020
Lecture Presentation, “SAC Classification for Implant Dentistry,” First Meeting of the New Mexico ITI Study Club, December 2011
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Specialty Dental License in Periodontics 2006-Present
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care
Certified in Conscious Sedation II (IV moderate sedation) 2006-Present
New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association 2001-Present
American Academy of Periodontology 2001-Present
American Dental Society for Anesthesiology 2013-Present
International Team for Implantology (ITI) 2011-Present
Spear Study Club 2009-2011, 2018-2020
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Periodontist, Full-Time Private Practice April 2006-Present
Albuquerque Periodontics & Implantology
President, New Mexico Dental Association June 2020-June 2021
President-Elect, New Mexico Dental Association June 2019-June 2020
Vice President, New Mexico Dental Association June 2018-June 2019
• Host and Presenter, New Mexico Pre-Dental Mentor Event 2020
• Chair, Council on Membership, NMDA, 2020-2021
• Chair, Member Benefits Committee, NMDA, 2019-2020
• Collaboration Task Force, NMDA, 2018-2019
Alternate Delegate, American Dental Association 2018, 2019, 2020
• Chair, Reference Committee on Legislative, Health, & Governance, 14th District 2020
• Chair, Elder Care Ad Hoc Taskforce, 14th District 2020
• American Dental Association, House of Delegates 2018, 2019, 2020
• 14th District ADA Caucuses 2018, 2019, 2020
• Western States Presidents’ Conferences 2018, 2019
Dental Advisory Team, State of New Mexico (COVID-19) 2020-2021
Contributor, Terry D. Rees Endowed Chair for Stomotology 2017
Texas A&M School of Dentistry
Study Club Founder/Director, New Mexico ITI Study Club 2011- 2016
(International Team for Implantology)
Secured grants for up to $10,000 per year from the ITI and
conducted continuing education meetings for dentists and dental specialists
Director, Spear Study Club 2009-2011
Facilitated continuing education for dentists and dental specialists
Delegate, New Mexico Dental Association House of Delegates 2007, 2008, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Secretary-Treasurer, Albuquerque District Dental Society 2007-2008
Associate Periodontist May 2004-December 2005
North Texas Periodontics and Implantology
Undergraduate Service: 2000-2001
Clinic Improvement Committee, Baylor College of Dentistry
Dental Student Volunteer, Dallas Health Fairs
Student Mentor, Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program, Baylor College of Dentistry
COMMUNITY SERVICE
New Mexico Mission of Mercy September 22 and 23, 2017
Co-Chair, Albuquerque New Mexico
Organized and supervised event and 1300 volunteers. In charge of fundraising the needed $250,000 during an 18-month period prior to the event. Exceeded our goal in fundraising also allowing additional “mini-MOMs”. During the event, over $1.1 million in free dental care was provided for 1304 patients by New Mexico dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
New Mexico Mission of Mercy September 22 and 23, 2017
Silver Level Financial Sponsor
New Mexico Dental Association Foundation Advisory Committee Oct 2020-Present
Emerging Leaders Program Organizer, Mentoring Program
Trustee, New Mexico Dental Association Foundation Board June 2019-June 2020
Charitable foundation of the New Mexico Dental Association
Donated Dental Services 2006-Present
Treatment of needy patients in private office
New Mexico Mission of Mercy 2014, 2016, 2019
Chair of Radiology
New Mexico Mission of Mercy 2010, 2013
Volunteer, Triage and Oral Surgery
OTHER
Completed Tapped-In to Leadership, 12-month curriculum in leadership 2013
Participated in Leadership Coaching, Cultural Architecture, weekly 2013-Present
Meet Our Team
We are extraordinarily proud of our team, which is comprised of caring and dedicated professionals. A happy patient is the best endorsement that we can receive. We are proud that former patients of our practice refer many of our patients to us. We are always working toward providing our patients with the highest quality of periodontal care in a comfortable and caring environment. To stay abreast of the very latest in periodontal and implant care, our team attends numerous continuing education courses each year.
Monica
Monica graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2000 with a BS in Dental Hygiene. She joined our team in 2000. Before she was a hygienist she was an oral surgery assistant for 10 years. She loves what she does and she loves helping her patients improve their dental health. Oral health is systemic and she believes that when you start with that, it helps with overall health. She is also passionate about dental education. She has 2 teenage daughters and a wonderful husband who keeps her on her toes. One of their favorite things to do as a family is to walk their 2 dogs. They love the beautiful weather that New Mexico provides for them to spend a lot of time outdoors.
Kim
Kim was born in Chicago, Illinois which makes her a diehard Cubs, Bears, and Bulls fan. She has been in the dental field for over 25 years and joined our team in December of 2014. She has an excellent work ethic and is always calm, collected, and cheerful. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their 3 dogs Django, Kona and Chico. She is also an avid runner.
Jen
Jen is an Albuquerque native who has been with us since 2017. She is passionate about quality patient care and is committed to providing a safe, informative and comfortable environment for patients. In her free time, you might find Jen hanging with her family and pets, or playing video games.
Crystal
Crystal started with our office in 2021, and has been working in the dental field for 4 years. She is the first friendly face you see when walking into our office. On her free time, Crystal enjoys DIY projects and spending time with her fur babies.
