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. We have been married for over 10 years now and have three amazing daughters.
When not having princess tea parties at the house, I am the Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 1234 in Allen. In Boy Scouts, I have the opportunity to help build young men and teach valuable life lessons. I feel privileged to be a part of the Allen community and hope to help you or your child achieve the perfect smile!
