I am thrilled to carry forward Dr. Bruenjes legacy of high-quality, comprehensive dental care. I came to Houston in 1999 to attend Rice University, after growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Houston has always been my second home my mother graduated from Spring Woods High School and my family spent summers visiting my grandparents in Spring Branch, where they lived after my grandfathers retirement from Chapelwood United Methodist Church.
At Rice, I fell in love with Veronica Flores, a fellow student from the Rio Grande Valley; she became a great reason to stay in Texas after I graduated! We will celebrate our twelfth wedding anniversary this year. In my first career, I taught high school history at Barbara Jordan High School in HISD, and then taught in Bryan, Texas, and Columbia, Missouri, where Veronica and I lived while she attended veterinary school at Texas A&M and residency at the University of Missouri.
When Veronica started vet school, I took a biology class so that Id be able to understand what she was talking about when I helped her study. That class eventually sparked a career change for me. We moved to San Antonio for me to attend dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center. I was fortunate to discover that Id found my calling, with a wonderful group of patients in the student clinic and several faculty mentors who were influential in my education. After I graduated summa cum laude from dental school, Veronica and I were excited to return to Houston.
I have been practicing dentistry in the Cypress area for several years, and Veronica is a veterinarian in Houston. We spend most of our time outside the office playing with toy trucks and visiting playgrounds with our son Matthew, who just turned two. We attend St. John Vianney Catholic Church.
As weve gotten to know each other over the past year, Dr. Bruenjes and I have learned we share a similar concept of excellence in dentistry. Cindy, Taylor, and Karina have been gracious in welcoming me into the office.
Any office is only as welcoming and effective as the team that runs it. Thats why we are so pleased to introduce our friendly, warm, and gentle team members. They are highly trained and uniquely skilled to provide the best care but more importantly, put your needs first. This results in treatment that is both comprehensive and efficient, provided in an environment that is nurturing and supportive.
We promise to speak candidly with you when it comes to your treatment. When discussing possible care, well address not only the goals and procedures that address your unique needs, but also any risks and associated costs. Our specialized training and certifications, as well as our years of experience, continuing education, and use of the latest technology mean unparalleled service and excellent results.
Cindy has been the office manager at this practice for 21 years. Prior to that, she spent 20 years in dental assisting after attending Brymans Dental Assisting School. She has undergone consistent continuing education for 41 years. When shes not working, she enjoys gardening, her four grandchildren, and the rest of a large extended family.
Taylor is a native Michigander. She has lived here in Houston for over 6 years and is happy to call it home. She graduated from MOTT in 2012 from the dental hygiene program and has been with the practice for five years. When shes not working, she enjoys outdoor activities like snowboarding, biking, off-roading, and spending time with her dog Karl. Shes passionate about her patients oral health and maintaining quality care.
Karina is from Venezuela and earned her dental degree at Universidad Central de Venezuela before moving to the US 9 years ago. Since then, she continued her studies in implant dentistry in Miami, FL, then moved to Houston and obtained her RDA certificate. She has been with the practice for three years. Karina also has certifications and training in nitrous oxide, oral sedation, BOTOX Cosmetic and dermal fillers, and CEREC restorations. She is married and loves spending time with her family as well as visiting different places, doing exercise, dancing, and travel. She attends St. Merici Catholic Church.
Daisy is originally from Mexico but was raised in Houston since the age of 2. She has enjoyed dental patient care for the last six years. She is currently a student at Lone Star Community College in the pursuit of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She enjoys time with her 5-year-old daughter, husband, and two dogs, Chocolate and Vanilla. She is also a patient of the practice and is doing her braces treatment with Dr. Adams!