Pain-free dentistry is something she is always working to achieve, and her patients would definitelyagree. Dr. Hoover holds herself to a high standard of excellence and believes in surrounding herself with a wonderful, well-trainedteam that helps her be the best Dentist possible for her patients.Creating a positive energy when you walk through the doors is paramount with Dr. Hoover. Being theBest Dentist in Austin and providing the best care available to everyone she seesis Dr. Hoovers goal, and one all of her patients would say she has already achieved.

Personally, Dr. Hoover and her husband Dale have two beautiful daughters, Brodie and Tatum, as well as a handome energetic son-Cort. They love spending time together with their two dogs, and love staying active and traveling.

Dr. Hoover attended the University of Texas in Austin, where she received her bachelors degree. She then returned to Houston where she completed her masters degree at the University of Houston Clear Lake. She completed her Dental school training at the University of Texas Dental Branch in the Houston Medical Center. Dr. Hoover graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, where she was President ofher class. She received the coveted Student of the Year Award and Senior Dental Student Award.

Dr. Herman grew up in California and has gone to school up and down the coast. She completed her undergraduate studies at University of California at San Diego and her dental training at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. After dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency with the VA in Sacramento for additional training in oral surgery, periodontal surgery and implants.

When she's not at the office, Dr. Herman loves spending time with her family. She and her husband Matt, a local orthodontist, spend most weekends wrangling their two little girls Olivia and Nora. Dr. Herman grew up surfing in California, but is more likely to throw her back out with elaborate gardening projects these days. She still loves to ski and always has her nose in a book.

Evelyn was raised in South Austin. She has been in the dental field for 9 years and cannot imagine working at any other dental practice. What attracts her most about the practice is the genuine care for staff and patients that is exemplified by Dr. Hoover, treating everyone like family. She finds it confident when referring friends and family!

Bianca has been working with About Smiles as a patient coordinator for one and a half years. Her favorite part about working here is the family feel and connectedness between the team and their shared passion for providing the best possible dental care to the patients. She is a full-time student at Park University with Social Psychology as her major subject. When not at work, Bianca enjoys spending time with her husband and children, having game nights, going to theme parks, zoos, and festivals!

Connie has been working as an office manager at About Smiles for about 17 years. She has 27 years of experience in the field. She graduated from Midwest School. She loves working with a wonderful team in this practice. Her favorite part is being with the patients throughout their visit and helping them with any service they need.

Tiggy has been with About Smiles for four years as a patient coordinator. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science. A detailed-oriented person, what Tiggy loves most about working with us is our team dynamics. She enjoys the family feel and connection between our team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time curled on the couch with my fur-babies and a good book or with her friends at the swimming pool.

Selena has been working as a Dental Assistant since 2019 and started off at About Smiles right after she graduated from Kyle Dental Assisting School. Her favorite part about working here is to be with hardworking awesome team members who aim at making everyone's smiles pretty!

Chris has been in the field for 8 years. He is a dental assistant here at About Smiles. He attended Stephen F Austin State University. He loves to work here at the office as everyone in the team is really family-oriented.

Shonda has been a dental assistant for 18 years. She was born and raised in South Austin. The best part about working here at About Smiles, she believes, is the positive team and incredible, loving patients. While conversing with the patients, she loves sharing stories and reminiscing old Austin times.

Kathy lives in Kyle with her husband, three beautiful daughters, and a beautiful granddaughter. She has been in the dental field for over 17 years and has been with About Smiles since Dr. Hoover opened her office. Kathy is a highly trained registered dental assistant and stays current with continuing dental education classes - a commitment she takes seriously to help patients maintain their dental health. Being the lead dental assistant for both locations, Kathy helps train others and makes sure their patients receive quality care and special attention from the assistants. Kathy enjoys all the positive personalities they have on the team alongside their wonderful, compassionate doctors. Patients appreciate Kathy's gentle, bedside manner.

Kerri has been a hygienist for 13 years and has worked at About Smiles for over 10 years. She loves working here with two of the most amazing dentists in the industry that care about their patients and make them feel comfortable in the dental chair. Kerri wanted to be a hygienist to help people, and it is important to her to educate her patients on the correlation between dental health and their overall health. She feels fortunate to help her patients in South Austin since she is a born Austinite.

In her role as a registered dental hygienist, Dawn has been with our practice for over seven years. She graduated from Texas State Technical College in 2006 with an associate degree in science. She likes being part of a team that provides a high level of care and is on the cutting edge of technology. Dawn works with our patients to educate them on improving and maintaining their oral health while also providing instructions on how to uphold a proper at-home oral hygiene routine. Dawn has two daughters and one son. She enjoys helping her boyfriend with catered events and traveling to visit with family.

Chloe started working here in practice as a dental hygienist for over a year now. She went to Texas Woman's University for college and hygiene school. Her favorite part of working at About Smiles is to be with amazing colleagues and Dr. Hoover, whom she claims to be the best ever boss she had. Dr. Hoover's way of appreciating has brought enormous growth in her career.

April has been assisting for four and half years with About Smiles's first office. She really enjoys working with the loving and understanding staff. She loves how everyone is compassionate and wonderful with all patients.

Crystal has been working as a patient coordinator with About Smiles for almost a year now, since March 2021. She has 9 years of experience in the field. She went to Fort Stockton High School. She loves meeting new people, and it makes her proud when patients who visit the practice feel better about their smiles. She is thrilled to be working with a great and easy-going staff.

Rachel aspired to work in the dental field since she was 8, and she is proud to have made her dream come true 2 years ago, in July of 2020. She attended school through Pure Dental Academy, where she finished 1st in her class. When she moved back into the Austin area from Dallas-Fort Worth, she wanted to work in a place where it never felt like a job. That's when she joined About Smiles, where the whole team aimed at providing the utmost care to the patients.

During her free time, she can be seen in good company or having an adventure like exploring popular eateries or attractions with her friends. She also loves going on walks, meeting up at the dog park with the apartment's Dog Owner Society, camping, and kayaking with my 4-year-old Miniature Aussie fur-baby, Bandit.

Alexis is our office manager and has been in the dental field for almost 10 years. She started out as a dental assistant for 7 years and then moved to work in the front office. She has been working with About Smiles for about 4 years. Her favorite part of working here is being able to educate patients about their insurance and help them to love their smiles again without having to break the bank.