Rafael Aranda, DDS Dr. Rafael Aranda studied dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, graduating in 1990, and at the Universidad Nacional Autnoma de Mxico, where he graduated in 1974. With over twenty-two years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Rafael Aranda is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the San Antonio District Dental Society.
Gabriela Aranda, DDS Aranda and Aranda DDS would like to welcome our newest associate, Dr. Gabriela Aranda, to our team. Dr. Gabriela Aranda received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2017. Dr. Aranda is an active member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the San Antonio District Dental Society. Dr. Gabriela Aranda is very excited to join our team and follow in her parents footsteps after years of helping out at the office during her summer break. When shes not busy at the office, she volunteers with Texas Mission of Mercy and Witte Society. She also likes to spend her free time traveling, watching movies, and trying fun new workout classes. Earlier this year she married her high school sweetheart. Together they love to cheer on their alma mater, the UT Longhorns, and their first true love, the San Antonio Spurs!
Martha I. Aranda, DDS Dr. Martha I. Aranda began studying dentistry in college in Mexico. She graduated from the Universidad Latinoamericana Mexico City in 1981, and she also attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, graduating in 1991. Dr. Martha Aranda completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1994, helping her to provide exceptional dental care to your children. She is committed to staying abreast of the latest advances in dentistry, and she participates in continuing education courses every month. Dr. Martha Aranda is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Private Physicians, the Texas Dental Association, and the San Antonio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As a dentist, Dr. Martha Arandas goal is to brighten peoples smiles, and she especially loves working with our young patients!
Blanca Office Manager Blanca has worked at Aranda & Aranda DDS PA for 18 years. She studied at San Antonio College, and she is proud to work at our dental practice. She believes that joining our dentists is the best decision she ever made! Blanca loves watching our practice grow, and she enjoys meeting all of our wonderful patients. She has an amazing son, Nicolas, who is seven years old. When she isnt working, Blanca loves to cook.
Brittany Office Administrator Brittany has been with our practice for over 3 years now and is a great team player! She loves to help everyone in the office from co-workers to patients. Brittany enjoys working with children and has three beautiful children of her own. She has been in the dental field for 6 years now and feels that she has gained so much knowledge working with our practice. Brittany strongly believes the best part about her job is that we are family and make a great team!
Liz General Anesthesia/Sedation Coordinator For 15 years, Liz has worked with our dental team at Aranda & Aranda DDS PA. She believes that the best part of working at our San Antonio dental offices is working with an exceptional team, and she has enjoyed seeing our practice grow over the years. Liz has a high school diploma, and her hobbies include Zumba workouts, watching movies, and dancing.
For more than 15 years, Jacquelyn has worked with our friendly team as a dental hygienist. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in 1993 and earned her certificate in dental hygiene from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1995. Jacquelyn likes working at our office because she enjoys working with children and positively influencing their overall healthcare through oral hygiene education. She is the mother of two beautiful little girls, and she enjoys long distance running; she completed her first half marathon in 2013.
Nikki Registered Dental Hygienist Nikki graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical science in 2010. She attended Del Mar College and received her certificate in dental hygiene in 2012. Nikki lived in the Corpus area for about twenty years and moved to San Antonio two years ago. She has been a dental hygienist for over 5 years and has been working for Aranda and Aranda D.D.S. for two years. Nikki enjoys working with the dentists and coworkers and in her free time enjoys watching movies and reading.
Emily has been part of our dental team for more than 10 years. She completed a registered dental assistant program, and she loves educating our patients on how to keep their smiles healthy. Her favorite part of working at Aranda & Aranda DDS PA is being the tooth fairy she goes to schools and does presentations on dental health! Emily and her husband have a beautiful daughter named Jasmine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family.
Alondra Registered Dental Assistant Alondra is one of our skilled registered dental assistants, and she has worked at our dental office for over ten years. She has received advanced training and is certified in coronal polish, nitrous oxide, and sealants. Alondra loves coming to work every day to see the smiles on the kids faces, and she works hard to make every patients smile perfect. She is married and has two children, and she enjoys coaching her kids in sports.
Amber Registered Dental Assistant Since 2012, Amber has worked with our dentists and dental team as a registered dental assistant. She is certified in coronal polishing and nitrous oxide, and she enjoys working with our great dentists and friendly dental staff at Aranda & Aranda DDS PA. Amber especially loves working with kids!
Yadira Registered Dental Assistant Yadi has been an assistant for over 10 years. She has extra schooling on coronal polishing, N2O certified, and sealant certification. Yadi loves her job and educating our patients about oral health care. She enjoys working with her bosses and coworkers. Yadi was born and raised in California but has lived in San Antonio for 15 years. She has an amazing husband and little girl who she loves spend quality time with. She has 3 pit-bull babies she considers family!
Genevie- Registered Dental Assistant Genevie is a registered dental assistant and has been with Aranda & Aranda DDS for over two years. She graduated from Concorde College. Genevie enjoys spending her free time with her two beautiful children. She loves to work with children and wants to make sure our patients feel very comfortable during their visit at Aranda Aranda DDS. Genevie wants to continue to grow with our practice as she has been doing for the past two years.