Your Allen, Blue Ridge, & Leonard Orthodontist
Meet Dr. Collin Kraus
I’m a local boy who grew up in North Dallas and attended high school in Richardson. My childhood was filled with helping my father throw a 400+ daily paper route for the Dallas Morning News.
I played every sport I could, and achieved my Eagle Scout at age 15. My “glory days” of basketball ended at Pearce High School with 2 district championships and gut-wrenching playoff losses.
Education & Experience
My dental training was completed at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, where I was President of the Odontological Honor Society, a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and a recipient of the Baylor Oral Health Foundation Centennial Award.
After dental school, I was accepted into Baylor’s esteemed orthodontic program, where I earned a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology and a Certificate in Orthodontics.
Memberships & Affiliations
My master’s research won both the Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Award and the prestigious Harry Sicher Research Award. One of my proudest accomplishments was becoming board-certified with the American Board of Orthodontics in 2012, a certification that historically only 25% of orthodontists achieve.
Outside of the Office
My #1 proudest accomplishment was tricking Liana, a former professional ballerina, into falling in love with me during our last year of college. Over a decade later, we’re still going strong and have four incredible kids who keep us on our toes with sports, music, and school activities.
Outside the office, I love coaching my kids’ teams, volunteering at our church, and cheering on local high school sports. When I get a little free time, you’ll probably find me playing basketball, hitting the golf course, or training for my next Spartan race. I’m grateful to call Allen home and to serve a community that means so much to my family and me.
