Pediatric dentistry has given me the opportunity to not only motivate children to learn and maintain good oral hygiene, but also help mold them into adult patients who are comfortable in dental settings for the rest of their lives.
Every day I care for a variety of patients with unique dental needs, emotional concerns, and behavior types. This can be challenging professionally and personally, and I find that I grow in both areas as I learn what works for each person. I am constantly honing my communication skills, seeking new ways to reach and engage with my young patients, reassuring them, encouraging them, and getting them excited about their dental health.
I employ what is known as the Tell-Show-Do technique to teach my young patients. This helps a child understand why their treatment is necessary and how it will be performed. The more a child knows and understands about their dental needs and how we care for them, the more at ease they are with their care. This hopefully translates into their attitude toward oral healthcare as an adult, too.
Every year I seek out continuing education offerings locally, regionally, and nationally. Its essential I remain aware of new treatment techniques, innovative products, developing technologies, and different philosophies. Doing so ensures I am able to always provide my patients with the highest quality of care.
Im a native of Tarragona, Spain, and now live in Sugar Land. Susan, my wife, is an orthodontist, andwe havefour children: Julian, Chloe, Sofia, and Adriana. We have four-legged family members, too. Our two dogs: Picasso and Layla, and our two cats: Penny and Minnie. Outside the office, youll often find me spending quality time with my family. That being said, I also enjoy fishing, running, relaxing at the beach, and escaping into a good book. I also enjoy volunteering at my childrens school and with our local church, as well.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive thedental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Isabell has been an instrumental player with the practice since 2000. She handles a broad range of business matters, including coordinating the financial aspects of our practice, insurance billing, and follow-up. As well as, the administrative work involved in managing a growing practice. She finds the finance part of management most engaging. She ensures families are able to make the most of their insurance benefits. Understanding that each family has a different budget, Isabell works with parents to find payment terms that work for them, so their child can get the dental care needed.
Isabell is a graduate of Tulane and Lamar University, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, anAADOM Fellow member, and an active Texas Notary Public. Away from the office, she enjoysfurthering her education, wordgames, and spending time with herchildren and grandchildren.
Jennifer hasbeen part of our team since 2001, she was the first dental hygiene class to graduate from Blinn College.Sheloves the friendships shes built with so many of our patients and their families. She enjoys watchingour patients grow up while ensuring they maintain healthy oralhabits.She also educates parents about good oral hygiene techniques for their children, and why its important to keep ones mouth in great shape from an early age. She loves it when her patients arrive a bit nervous about their visit because she is able to help them overcome their fears and any anxiety they had about their visit with us.
Kendahl joinedour team right out ofdental hygiene school in May 2014, she graduated from Wharton County Jr. college. Sheis passionate about delivering painless dental care in a positive, fun setting. She loves getting to know each patient, developing a rapport with them, and helping them learn that a visit to the dentist is nothing to worry about. She knows that by teaching a child the best way to keep their mouth healthy, and why thats important; the person will have a healthy, happy smile for the rest of their life.
Charlsey graduated from Stephen F. Austin, and has been with the practice for three years. Her main priority is making sure all patients feel comfortable and are excited to come see us! She ensures all patients, and parents alike, are influenced by her positive personality! She loves working with kids, and feels it necessary to instill good hygiene habits at an early age, by getting kids excited about their oral health. She can't wait to meet you!
Sophie has been with us for a few years now. She recently graduated from Texas A&M, and is back with us full time. Her favorite part of the practice is helping the patients find joy in visiting us. She enjoys putting a smile on their faces, and creates a positive and friendly environment for each and every patient, as well as their parents.