Dr. Vinnie Baratta
Dentist
A native of New Orleans, LA, Dr. Baratta was lucky enough to be adopted by Texas during high school. After graduating from Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, he moved on to Texas A&M University, where he balanced predental coursework with competing for a nationally competitive rugby squad. He then returned to receive his DDS from the University of Texas at Houston, where he first became interested in dental implantology and prosthetics.
This interest led Dr. Baratta to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Foundry Dental Center in Birmingham, AL, where he trained alongside the South’s leading experts in the field of implant surgery and restoration. During this time, he served as an instructor for Precision Dental Implants, mentoring general dentists in advanced grafting surgeries and placement of dental implants. Dr. Baratta feels strongly that his role as an instructor reinforces his surgical skills and allows him to better serve his patients.
A lifetime dentalphobe himself, Dr. Baratta has received specialized training in sedation techniques, including IV sedation to provide access to care to even the most nervous patients. He understands that many people who avoid the dentist do so because of anxiety issues and prides himself on being able to empathize and be a gateway to care for anxious patients.
In April 2019, his career trajectory reached a significant milestone. Dr. Baratta became a part owner of Aliana Family Dental, a decision reflecting his long-term commitment to his patients and the community. This was a testament to his dedication and belief in the practice’s vision. He doesn’t view himself as merely joining a team but as investing in a partnership built to last. In 2021 Dr. Baratta was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. This fellowship is only awarded to about 6% of Dentists in the country and is earned following 500 Continuing Education Hours and a rigorous examination. In 2023 Dr. Baratta became a Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, having completed 300 Continuing Education hours in Implantology and passed a written and oral examination.
Dr. Baratta’s training has given him the ability to work alongside patients and use advanced modalities to affect positive changes in their lives. His warm demeanor and infectious passion are apparent from the moment you meet him. That passion has driven him across the country and into countless classrooms to be his best provider. His practice philosophy is that of a partnership with the patient, and his skills work in conjunction with a patient’s vision so that they may achieve the patient’s goals in function and aesthetics. When you are coming to Fort Bend Dental Aliana, you can be assured that your dentist is amongst the best in the field.
In his free time, Dr. Baratta can usually be found at a racetrack instructing aspiring racers on high-performance driving techniques when he is not traveling the region competing in racing events himself. He avidly supports all things Texas, the New Orleans Saints, and local youth rugby programs.
Dr. Baratta is privileged to be the attending doctor at Fort Bend Dental Aliana and looks forward to working with you and your family to achieve your dental goals and share smiles together for years to come.
