Dr. Covell is a native of Pasadena, TX with family roots now a century old. Dr. Covell has earned a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) degree from the University of Notre Dame. He received his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. Committed to a lifetime of learning, Dr. Covell’s journey has taken him to the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute and the world renowned Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced dental studies. Dr. Covell is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Greater Houston Dental Society. He is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and Houston chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been named a Fellow of the Academy (FAGD). Dr. Covell is very involved in his community. He has been a member of the Pasadena Rotary Club since 1977 and served as the club President in 2012/ 2013. 2014 to present he has served as the Youth Services Director. In 2003, Dr. Covell was named the Pasadena ISD Distinguished Citizen of the year and in 2013 named volunteer of the year at Red Bluff Elementary School, in recognition of his service to the youth in the community. His involvement included Pasadena Pee Wee and Little League baseball, Sam Rayburn High School choir and athletics booster clubs, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts where he has accumulated over 27 years of service and currently serves as the committee chairman for Troop 773.