Dr. Allen R. Rapolla II was raised on the tropical island of Guam, where his family still currently resides. Following his pursuit of higher education, he graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. After leaving San Diego, Dr. Rapolla surfed north to Los Angeles where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry.

While in dental school, Dr. Rapolla served on missions trips providing dental services to children. It was on these trips that Dr. Rapolla discovered his desire and joy to work with children. After completing dental school, Dr. Rapolla went on to complete his pediatric specialty training with a two-year residency at the Baylor College of Dentistry in association with Children's Medical Center of Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

At the conclusion of his residency, Dr. Rapolla was awarded second place in the nation for his research in restorative materials and pulp therapy at the 62nd American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry annual session. In his free time, Dr. Rapolla and his fiance Sandi, are found working out, spending time with their English Bulldog Brutus, traveling, and helping out at their church.

Dr. Rapolla is a member of the following organizations:

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society
• California Dental Association
• American Dental Association