Dr. Cashion was raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Memorial High School. He briefly attended the University of Arkansas before deciding to transfer to Texas A&M University here in College Station. Dr. Cashion is proud to be a member of the Aggie Class of 97. He then went on to attend dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where he graduated with honors and earned his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree in 2003.
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Cashion worked in Houston for a short period of time before moving back to College Station and opening his own private practice in 2004. He is a member of the Texas Dental Association and the Brazos Valley District Dental Society.
Dr. Cashions wife, Joy, graduated with her Masters of Science in Accounting from Texas A&M in 1998. She practiced public accounting for eight years before deciding to devote all of her time to operating on the business side of the dental office. They have two teenage children, Cole and Conner.
Gina was born and raised in Bryan. She started her dental career in 1996 as a dental assistant in Austin, Texas. She brings over 25 years of training and experience to her patients and the practice. Her clinical training in dentistry allows her to educate patients and provide excellent care. Gina loves building relationships with her patients. Her passion for making people feel comfortable is felt as soon as you walk in the office. Her daily objective is to make sure patients have a wonderful experience from start to finish. Gina is also a certified yoga instructor. She loves teaching and practicing yoga, hiking, and hanging out with her son, Max.
Valerie attended Texas A&M University from 1983-1985 and transferred to the dental hygiene program at Baylor College of Dentistry for her Bachelor of Science degree. She has been with Cashion Dental since Dr. Cashion started his practice in 2004. Valerie brings to the office many years of experience and a commitment to building trusting relationships with our patients and a desire to provide exceptional care. When away from the office, she enjoys her 3 dogs and working on her 120-year-old house in Bryan. Valerie also has a professional pastry and baking diploma from a culinary school in NYC and loves baking for friends and family.
Peggy was a dental assistant from 1994-1999. In 1999 she decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene. She attended Blinn College from 1997-2001 and graduated from the Blinn Hygiene program in May 2001. Peggy joined the Cashion Dental team in 2013. She has always loved working in the dental field and helping patients improve their overall health by improving their oral health. Peggy has lived in Bryan/College Station since 1977 and is a 1982 graduate of A&M Consolidated High School.
Tasha has been in the dental field since 2007 and began working in our practice in 2008. She attended Temple Junior College from 2004 to 2005 before transferring to Texas State Technical College of Waco where she obtained her Dental Assisting Certificate in 2007. Tasha knew she wanted to pursue a dental career from the age of 16. She loves the multi-tasking demands of her job and enjoys being a part of each patients journey to a healthy, happy smile! She is married to Derrick and together they have two daughters that keep her busy outside of work. Tasha also enjoys cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Ashley was born and raised in Brenham, Texas where she started her career in dentistry in 2005. She attended Texas A&M University from 2007-2011, getting her Bachelors degree in Biology. Ashley completed her hygiene degree at Blinn College in 2015 and then moved to Houston. After moving her family back to Bryan/College Station in 2021, she joined our office. Ashley loves getting to know her patients and treating each person as an individual to provide the best care possible. In her time away from the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Jason and two young sons. Ashley is also a licensed Realtor and helps her husband with his business in her spare time.
Our practice is devoted to comprehensive and preventive patient care because we understand that oral health impacts your overall health andwell-being. We also believe in building a foundation of trust. This is achieved by treating our patients as close friends, which we feel is vital to our success.
Our gentle doctor and team take time to discuss your individual needs and listen to your concerns. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their oral health, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.
For the comfort of our valued patients, weve built an office with a warm, inviting atmosphere. We are a team of skilled professionals who genuinely care about the patients they serve. Our dedicated team provides you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
We provide comprehensive oral care for patients of all ages. We recommend that children should start their visits as soon as their baby teeth start to erupt. These visits will consist of regular cleanings while monitoring their teeths development and spacing.
Early dental care is a great preventative measure against problems in permanent (adult) dentition. We encourage parents to bring their children into the office to become familiar with the sights, sounds, and friendly helpers in our dental office.
Let us help your children learn the importance of optimal oral health from a young age. In some cases, we refer children topedodontists, who are specialists in childrens dentistry. We will help you make the best choices for your childs unique and precious personality.
Solea lasers are quiet, quick, and efficient. In fact, Solea performs procedures more expediently than traditional drills. Lastly, with barely a need for even a needle, youll experience the smoothest, easiest visit youll have.
As far as safety, these medical lasers are FDA-approved and have many years of service in the dental field. Currently, lasers can operate on bone, gum, and enamel. This simultaneously lowers the risk of complications and recovery time.
Same day crowns are of the same quality as traditional, lab-made crowns. These boast the same durability, beautiful aesthetics, and stain-resistance as enamel. With the likeness to teeth so apparent, theres no better option to improve your smile.
Lastly, the importance of crowns is rooted in restoring your functionality and performance while talking, eating, and other daily tasks. A part of functionality is your facial structure and profile, which crown procedures also restore. From bottom up, same day crowns and implants are a quick and easy way to improve the overall wellness of your mouth.
Anyone who has visited a dental office or other medical facility knows that x-rays are vital for diagnoses. However, many are nervous about the amount of radiation exposure they will face during their series of visits of the years.
These concerns were a primary reason behind the integration of digital alternatives into our practice. However, not only do these provide minimum radiation output, they provide crystal clear results far quicker than prior technologies.
Are you looking for clear aligners or braces to correct your misaligned teeth? If so, digital impressions are a far better solution than traditional methods. In the past, patients with a moderate to severe gag reflex would have difficulties with the mold. Now, with the assistance of computer software, your dentist can replicate your bite pattern non-invasively.
Our office uses a digital cavity detection device. It uses a harmless laser light to detect hidden decay. This unique instrument provides instant feedback on the health of the tooth. Laser cavity detection is an extremely important tool to determine what is not visible to the human eye. It aids in diagnosing hidden decay more accurately and confidently. This technology is very safe and completely pain free.
While dental visits require the use of multiple instruments to perform even a cleaning, you have nothing to fear with these pen-sized cameras. Small, discreet, and painless, these handheld oral cameras are a game-changer for dentists and hygienists.
The camera can rotate 90 degrees while zooming up to 100x. These small, powerful cameras supply real-time imaging while you're in the chair. Now, we can show you exactly what we see while youre in the chair.
Lastly, a common question on these are radiation levels. Unlike other forms of imaging and x-rays, these emit no harmful radiation. Patients are perfectly safe while they look at a nearby monitor, displaying their mouth.