Orthodontists in Denton

Dr. Najd Aswad, affectionately known to his patients as Dr. A, is an orthodontist in the DFW area, servicing our Fort Worth Heritage Trace, Haslet, and Southlake locations. He specializes in clear and metal braces for kids and adults, orthodontic appliances, and Invisalign® clear aligners. He always has his patient’s best interest in mind and believes his dedication to straightening teeth can improve lives. Dr. A’s favorite part of the orthodontic journey is seeing the patient’s face of satisfaction, happiness, and confidence when they complete treatment.

Dr. A earned a BDS from Cairo University in Egypt and finished his orthodontic residency training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a board-certified orthodontist and diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, as well as a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association.

Outside of the office, Dr. A loves to travel and be with friends. He is an avid soccer fan and enjoys maintaining a healthy lifestyle through fitness.

Richard Skibell is a Texas cowboy at heart and has been practicing orthodontics since 1974. Skibell grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and attended the University of Texas School of Orthodontics where he earned his degree. Soon after, he started his own private practice where he worked from 1975-2010.

Skibell was also a Captain in the Air Force where all POW’s being released from the Vietnam War came through his stationed base. Skibell is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Texas Association of Orthodontists, Dallas County Dental Society and the Southwestern Association of Orthodontists. In his spare time, he is an avid golfer and sports enthusiast who loves cheering for the Dallas Mavericks and the University of Texas Longhorns football team.