Dr. Castellano completed his undergraduate training in 1986, at St. Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelors degree in biology. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston and received his DDS degree in 1990. Dr. Castellano then completed a one-year residency in advanced general dentistry and later a two-year residency to specialize in the field of pediatric dentistry. Both were completed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas (UTHSC-SA). Dr. Castellano is board certified in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Castellano is a member of numerous professional organizations. Some of these include the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Laredo District Dental Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is a member and a past president of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Castellano is deeply involved with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)- the membership organization representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. The AAPDs 10,00+ members serve as primary care and specialty providers for millions of children. With the AAPD, he has served on the Council on Continuing Education, Ex-Officio on the Council on Governmental Affairs, and has served on and chaired the Council on Clinical Affairs, and its Committees on the Adolescent, Perinatal Oral Health, and Behavior Guidance. He has also served on the Task Force on Strengthening the Science in AAPDs Guidelines and Journals, the task force on General Dentists, and on the Advisory Board for the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center. He is a graduate of the AAPDs Leadership Institute and the AAPDs Advanced Leadership Institute. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) as well as on its Executive Committee where he proudly served as President of the organization.
Dr. Castellano is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Developmental Dentistry at UTHSC-San Antonio Dental School. Monthly, he teaches and assists dental students and pediatric dental residents with their training. He has authored and co-authored several publications in the dental literature, as well. In November of 2004, and each year since Dr. Castellano has been chosen as a Texas Super Dentist by the Texas Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Castellano has been a Laredoan since 1976. His commitment to oral health care in the Laredo area began in 1992. He has a wife, Vanessa, who is also a dentist and two children, Nicolas, and EJ. He loves the outdoors and enjoys hunting, biking, and being outdoors.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 189 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLeticia Ramos
2 years ago
Friendly staff for both Dr. Joe and Dr. Carpenter!! Very nice and explain all procedures thoroughly! Have been with Dr. Joe for more that 8 years for my son, Dr. Carpenter for my husband and have never had any issues with staff or the Dr's!! Great place for dental care! Highly recommended!!
Samantha Vasquez
2 years ago
This office is amazing very colorful Doctor and staff always helpful and friendly recommend to bring your kids here.
Rene Aguirre
2 years ago
My family and are new to the city, I was nervous about finding a good dentist for my children. I am happy to report that my boys have been seen by Dr. Castellano for 2 years now and he and his staff have over exceed my expectations!
Patrick Valls
2 years ago
Drs. Castellano and Carpenter and their entire staff are outstanding! We recommend them highly!
Clarisa Valadez
3 years ago
Awesome staff!! Dr. Joe has alway made my children feel very comfortable about coming to the dentist Highly recommended
Monica Montemayor
3 years ago
Staff is amazing and very nice! Our first visit was awesome and quick. My son was welcomed with a small gift and a letter which was very cute. Also, words can't explain how professional Dr. Joe was and is as well. I wish I could name every single staff to give them credit on here.
Samantha Vasquez
3 years ago
This office is amazing very colorful Doctor and staff always helpful and friendly recommend to bring your kids here.
Patrick Valls
3 years ago
Drs. Castellano and Carpenter and their entire staff are outstanding! We recommend them highly!
Rene Aguirre
3 years ago
My family and are new to the city, I was nervous about finding a good dentist for my children. I am happy to report that my boys have been seen by Dr. Castellano for 2 years now and he and his staff have over exceed my expectations!
Maya Tijerina
3 years ago
Love Dr. Carpenter and the staff are so friendly and helpful!
Hugo Carlos
3 years ago
Professional staff, very friendly!
Samantha Garcia
3 years ago
The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Dr. Carpenter is very straight forward, but she's awesome.
Noelia Elizondo
3 years ago
Staff are very polite and wait time is not very long. Staff is always very welcoming. Very nice and calming atmosphere. Service always delivered professionally and in a timely manner.
Aldo De Los Santos
3 years ago
If you have teeth, this is the place to go.
Gabriela Arredondo
3 years ago
Great customer service and satisfaction!!!
Valerie Tellez
3 years ago
Staff is always smiling and welcoming. I love that they are very patient with kids and Dr. Joe makes them feel very comfortable while he's working on them. More than anything I love that the areas are always clean and organized. Highly recommend to try them, you'll love them.
Hannah Frey
3 years ago
Amy is incredible beyond words. I have never seen a health professional go out of her way and work so hard to make sure that I am taken care of-and that is on top of her competency and talent when it comes to teeth!
Luz Gonzalez
3 years ago
(Translated by Google) Very professional there, he told me what was necessary and gave his daughter all her treatment in a single visit. (Original) Muy profesional hay me digo lo k era nesesario y le iso todo su tratamiento a hija en una sola visita
Monica Montemayor
3 years ago
Staff is amazing and very nice! Our first visit was awesome and quick. My son was welcomed with a small gift and a letter which was very cute. Also, words can't explain how professional Dr. Joe was and is as well. I wish I could name every single staff to give them credit on here.
Clarisa Valadez
3 years ago
Awesome staff!! Dr. Joe has alway made my children feel very comfortable about coming to the dentist Highly recommended
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