Dr. Koppuzha was born in India and migrated to the US at a young age. Since then, she has lived all over the place, including Minnesota, Kentucky, New York, Florida, and now Texas! She is in love with the weather and food here but most of all, the southern hospitality.

Dr. Koppuzha grew her interest in dentistry in college when watching a dentist work on her brother. She found dentistry to be a form of art as it took great hand skills and a good eye for detail that she knew she possessed due to her background in fine arts. Her passion for dentistry further developed as she learned the impact she had on patients when getting them out of pain or giving them a brand new smile they are proud of. She especially enjoys treating patients with the love and care needed to lessen the fear of dentists many people have.

Dr. Koppuzha completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Florida (Go Gators!), followed by a Masters in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida. Afterwards, she made a big move to Utah and completed her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Roseman University of Health Sciences. She furthered her training in dentistry and completed a surgery and endodontics intensive residency program at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, New York.

In her spare time, Dr. Koppuzha loves to travel, try new foods, practice her new hobby of pyrography, and spend time with family and friends. She is happy to be serving the people of Bastrop and surrounding areas and is excited to get to know everyone through dedicated patient care.

Born and raised in Hallettsville, Texas, Dr. Jaclyn N. Smith received her Doctor of Dental surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. After joining The Dentists as an associate in 2004, Dr. Smiths noteworthy skill- particulary in endodontics (root canals) and oral surgery (extractions)- quickly helped her advance to full partnership status in the practice. A mother of two, Dr. Smith especially enjoys her work with our younger patients and provides a gentle, caring presence when performing pediatric dentistry. Her love of working with children also extends to her community outreach activities, where she devotes time and resources to education youngsters on the importance of good oral hygiene through school and daycare programs. Dr. Smith is active in several professional organizations including:

Dr. Ross grew up in central Texas in the nearby Georgetown area and has experienced the growth of the Austin area throughout his life. Dr. Ross was elected president of his class at the UT Health San Antonio Dental School and considers his interpersonal interactions the highlights of his day. After graduating dental school Dr. Ross took the opportunity to work in underserved communities in both Oahu and Maui, Hawaii. He also worked and lived on an island called Saipan(a commonwealth of the United States near Guam) in the west Pacific. He has also done volunteer dental work in Mexico, Peru, and many trips to the Texas/Mexico border. Dr. Ross has extra training in sedation techniques and has an interest in surgery and implants on top of routine general dentistry.

Dr. Ross enjoys playing basketball, tennis, riding motorcycles, spearfishing, and surfing. Science, geography, and history pique his interest. If you have lived somewhere outside of Central Texas share your story with him and what you enjoyed about it and how it compares to your current home. Dr. Ross enjoys patient education and is happy to answer questions and address any concerns with previous or future dental treatment to make visiting a dentist as pleasant as it can be.