Our team understands how important it is that each visitor at Compassion Dental of Harlingen feels comfortable and well cared for. You should never have to worry about you and your family's wellbeing while you're within our walls! That's why we've gone the extra mile to implement top-tier sanitation protocols, equip ourselves with personal protective equipment, and create a clean, secure environment where safety is always the top priority.

You cant afford to lose any time during a dental emergency. Waiting too long for care could mean losing a tooth that might have otherwise been saved, or it could allow a dental infection to worsen to the point that root canal therapy is no longer effective. Well do whatever we can to make room in our schedule so that we can see you as soon as possible when you have a dental emergency so that you arent left dealing with your discomfort for too long.

Dr. Guillen is in the business of creating brilliant new smiles, and hes truly proud of the work he does. Whether you walk into our office for a routine checkup or to restore your smile with a crown and bridge, well always do what we can to exceed your expectations so that you have plenty of reasons to be grinning at the end of your visit. Our patients happiness is something that we absolutely will not compromise on!

As a seasoned clinician with nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Guillen has had the absolute honor of helping thousands of fantastic patients. He takes great pride in changing lives for the better through his dental skills and is always striving to do as much as he can for people in need. As Confucius once said: Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. He certainly embodies those words!

Dr. Guillen was born in Brownsville, TX but spent his formative years living across the river in Matamoros, Tamaulipas with his family. The memories are still so fresh in his mind that it could have been yesterday! His father worked in Brownsville as an air conditioning technician and his mom stayed home to care for the children. It eventually became necessary for her to open a small, family-owned store to make some extra money. Both of his parents labored very hard, and he promised himself that one day he was going to become someone who could provide them with plenty of financial assistance.

That burning desire followed Dr. Guillen everywhere like a shadow, and after graduating from high school, he initially pursued a career in radiologic technology. Moving to Sherman with his wife, he made friends with a local dentist and soon after realized that oral healthcare was what he should study. He liked the idea of being able to not only interact directly with others each day through his career, but also help them with their dental needs. Graduating in 1992 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery was an amazing accomplishment and the culmination of his long-ago goal! Today, with Gods grace, he has been able to help his beautiful mother and pay back all of the goodness and love he received as a child.

Dr. Guillen achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1992 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Since then, he has pursued a great deal of continuing education to further expand his clinical skillset. In particular, he is a proud member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and has been helping patients manage the life-threatening medical condition known as sleep apnea for five years and counting.

Dr. Guillen has studied TMJ disorder/oral appliance therapy through Spencer Study Club, dental implant restoration through the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and orthodontics for children and adults with Rondeau Seminars. In addition to the AADSM, he is also a part of the following organizations:

Dr. Guillen is happily married to his beautiful wife Mary, who used to be his dental assistant. They have two grown children named Teresa and Ryan, as well as several dogs and cats. As for personal hobbies, he has always loved sports and exercising! He was an avid cyclist up until recently, participating in events like the MS150 and Century Rides. He hopes to start his cycling training anew in the new future and also regularly exercises at home to stay in shape. He also spends his time reading, fishing, meditating, traveling, and hanging out with loved ones. He adores his wifes company, and they work hard on making each day feel like the very first day they met all over again.

Vanessa attended the San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants for her education, and shes been working in the dental field for well over 15 years. As our dedicated office coordinator, what she enjoys most about her work is getting to interact with patients each day! She has a talent for connecting with others very easily.

Monikas career in dental hygiene stretches over 20 years so far. A Harlingen native, she studied at Texas State Technical College. Her favorite part of being a hygienist is getting to play such an important role in her patients lives as they work on keeping their smiles healthy and confident! Seeing their happy reactions after theyve had their teeth cleaned is always so rewarding for her.

Monika has been married to her best friend Steve since 2001, and they have a kindhearted, creative daughter named Mia. The family also features a Miniature Schnauzer named Thunder, a Pug named Poh, and an orange tabby cat named Doongi! As for hobbies, she loves traveling with her family most of all. Theyve been to the East Coast several times and have a goal to travel to the West Coast some day to see California or the Arizona desert. She also dabbles in photography and enjoys relaxing while watching television especially K-Dramas.

Lupita is a 2018 graduate of TSTC-Harlingen Dental Hygiene program. She has over 10 years of dental experience, starting out as a dental assistant. She loves educating and providing care to her patients and making sure that they are comfortable during hygiene treatment. Lupita strives to stay current in the latest research in oral and systemic health correlations. In her spare time, Lupita enjoys spending time with her fiance and family, traveling when possible, and playing with her Dachshund/Chihuahua mix, Scooby.

Lisa has been working in the dental field for nearly five years now, and she feels proud every day to help her community in such a tangible, smile-inducing way! A Harlingen native, she studied dental assisting at Texas State Technical College.

Away from work, Lisa has a young son who definitely keeps her on her toes. Her favorite hobbies in her spare time include going on long walks through nature, reading, watching pretty sunsets, and binge-watching a particularly good TV show.