We are so glad you have visited our website, and we look forward to meeting you in person at our dental office in Temple, TX. Our entire staff is dedicated to making you and your family feel at home at every time you visit.

Lakewood Dental Trails is a family dentistry practice offering comprehensive care in a relaxing and caring environment. Our knowledgeable staff uses a combination of advanced technology and old-fashioned compassion and attentiveness to provide you with high-quality, stress-free dental care.

Whatever your dentistry needs, the staff at Lakewood has the experience, knowledge, and technology to meet those needs all in one convenient location. We gladly accept most PPO plans and offer in-house financing for uninsured or underinsured patients. At Lakewood Dental Trails, it is all about comfort, convenience, and quality care that your family can depend on.

Dr. Rich is a native of California, and it has always been his desire to provide quality dental care in a comfortable and relaxing environment. He graduated from the University of California in Riverside in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in business. After practicing financial consulting for five years, Dr. Rich went on to achieve his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2009 from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Richs clinical skills stood out early on as faculty recognized his passion for dentistry and commitment to ensuring patient comfort and well-being.

Since earning his DDS, Dr. Rich has carried the same dedication to excellence into his career. He has pursued advanced level training in numerous areas. Some of these are cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, Invisalign, and sedation dentistry. Dr. Rich is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society and International Association for Orthodontics.

As the owner of Temple Dental Trails and Lakewood Dental Trails, Dr. Rich brings all his knowledge and skills to our community and works hard to maintain a high standard of care and office organization. When it comes to dentistry, patient comfort and experience are as important to Dr. Rich as the quality of care he delivers.

Dr. Rich is known for his gentle touch, compassionate nature, and skill. His passion is helping his patients overcome their dental fears. He also loves helping others feel better about their smiles, and he enjoys knowing all of his patients personally.

In his personal life, Dr. Rich has several hobbies, including basketball, weight training, taekwondo, and video games. He is an avid athlete as well as a caring father. Focusing on the family is an important part of our practice philosophy and culture. Dr. Rich looks forward to getting to know you and your family!

We are so excited for you to meet our newest smile expert, Dr. Ross Brenner. Dr. Brenner believes a beautiful smile gives people the confidence to do anything in this world. Having previously worked in private practices in St. Louis, Dr. Ross Brenner is excited to join the Temple Dental Trails team and will divide his time between our Temple and Lakewood dental offices.

Dr. Brenner obtained his bachelor of arts degree in chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. He went on to attend IUs School of Dentistry, where he graduated with the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with Highest Distinction. During this time. Dr. Brenner founded the Digital Dentistry Club and was also a member of the Theta Theta Chapter, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honors Society.

With a strong interest in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, Dr. Brenner was motivated to pursue his master's degree and board certification from St. Louis University. Board certification in a particular specialty demonstrates a practitioners exceptional expertise in that area.

Because of his strong desire to give back to his community, Dr. Brenner also held a fellowship position with the Boys and Girls Club of St. Louis as a general dentist, providing care to an underserved pediatric population four to five days per month.

In his spare time, Dr. Brenner loves to sing and play the guitar, go hiking, go to restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. He and his wife, Nikoleta have 1 dog named Bear and they love the Texas Hill Country.

A native of Killeen, Texas, Dr. Pundt received his undergraduate degree in business management from Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2004. He was invited to continue on as faculty at LLUSD as an Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry for a year after graduation.

Dr. Pundt has practiced in Killeen and the surrounding Central Texas areas ever since. He began participating in dental mission trips while in dental school and continues this service to underserved areas of the world. He has provided dental care on several international dental mission trips to locations, including Nicaragua, Mexico, St. Vincent, St. Kitts, and Turks & Caicos.

A member of multiple dental societies, Dr. Pundt has also served as a past board member for the National Association of Seventh-day Adventist Dentists (NASDAD). He has also volunteered to provide free dentistry at the Clinic with A Heart, Smile Day, the Greater Killeen Free Clinic, and Texas Mission of Mercy.

Dr. Pundt is most proud of his daughter and son. They can often be seen riding bicycles, playing, hiking, swimming, four-wheeling, spending time at the lake, and other outdoor activities. He leads out with the audio-video production at the Killeen Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dr. Pundt also enjoys traveling, wakeboarding, dirt bike riding, mountain biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, and snowboarding.

Jessica attended Collin College in McKinney, Texas, where she obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2014. She joined the Lakewood Dental Trails in May 2021, and we are excited to have her on our team!

Jessica is CPR certified and has received numerous awards and certificates, including the Courtesy in Action Award from the dental clinic at the VA Medical Center Dallas. She is also a member of the National Honors Society and Deans List Society.

As a lover of scienceespecially health sciencesJessica was drawn to the field of dentistry. Shes learned its not just about dental health, its about total body health, and she finds it fascinating to explore this area with her patients.

Jessica really loves connecting with patients in our community and hearing their stories. She enjoys making dentistry and hygiene sensible and down-to-earth and offering reasonable applications for them. Jessica wants to create value in dentistry and hygiene, so everyone loves it as much as she does!

A native of Sachse, Texas, Jessica recently moved to Temple with her boyfriend Ben, and his two kids Ariyanna and Benjamin Jr., along with two dogs, Stella and Moose. Outside of dentistry, Jessica likes going to the gym and riding her Harley any chance she gets. She also enjoys taking her dogs for walks at the park and growing anything in her vegetable garden.

Melissa has been working in the dental field since 2002 and joined our practices in 2019. She has always loved dentistry and knew she wanted to be a dental hygienist since her junior year of high school. In 2009, she realized her dream when she graduated from Temple College with her Associates of Applied Science degree and began her career as a registered dental hygienist.

Melissa takes pride in connecting with her patients and building long-lasting relationships while providing the best care possible for them. Dentistry is not a 'one-size-fits-all' process, and Melissa treats each of her patients as an individual with unique needs.

A native of the Temple area, Melissa loves the fantastic team she is blessed to work alongside. She appreciates the upbeat atmosphere of our office and the exceptional patient experience our team strives to deliver to our patients. With every patients visit, Melissa loves being a part of something this special!

Melissa has been married for 20 years to TJ, her high school sweetheart and best friend. He serves in the US Air Force Security Forces, and she is a very proud military wife. They are blessed with two sons named Kobe and Kolson and two daughters named Kenley and Kyleigh.

Kim received her Associates of Applied Science degree from Temple College in 2012. Then went on to complete her Bachelors degree from University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Kim loves building relationships with patients and helping them feel confident about their smile.We are excited to have her on our team.

Kim loves that her career allows her to meet new people daily. She enjoys educating patients on the importance of good oral health and how it affects their overall health. Kim believes that volunteering to give back to her community is an important aspect of being a hygienist.

As a a military brat, Kim has lived in many places but calls Killeen, Texas her home. Shes married to an amazing man, David and has two children, Amaree and Amierah. Kim also have 3 fur babies; Bella, Bently, and Dallas.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys spending it with her family. Her daughter is very active in basketball and plays all year around, so they spend a lot of time supporting her and cheering her on. As a family, they also love to travel and see new places.

Lindsey has been working as a dental hygienist since 2007. She attended Dental Assistance Training School in Temple, Texas, graduating in 2003. Lindsey worked as a dental assistant until 2005, when she attended Temple College and earned her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She has been working as a dental hygienist since 2007 and is also certified in nitrous oxide.

We were pleased to welcome Lindsey to Lakewood Dental Trails in 2021, and she says her favorite part of the job is one-on-one patient care and the connections she makes with her patients. She is proud to play a part in helping them improve their oral health so they can feel confident about their smiles.

A native of Killeen, Texas, Lindsey and her husband Derrick have been married since 2007 and have two wonderful kidstwo sons and one daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys being involved with their academics, school functions, and sports activities.

Megan joined the Lakewood Dental Trails team in June 2021. She has worked in the dental field since 2013 and received her assistant training at Austin Dental Assisting School. She is also certified in nitrous oxide and CPR.

Megan is a self-professed dental nerd who is fascinated by teeth and has always loved going to the dentist. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for dentistry with her patients and loves helping them feel good about their smiles.

Megan is a native of Belton, Texas. She has been married to her husband Jesse since 2011, and they have two young children. When shes not helping patients, Megan loves spending cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Cydni received her registered dental assistant training through Vandelay Education and joined Lakewood Dental Trails in October 2020. She also holds an associate degree in general studies from Temple College.

The best thing about the job for Cydni is helping to transform someones attitude about dentistry. She loves watching a fearful patient transition from hating dental visits to feeling comfortable and confident with their dentist and team.

Cydni is a native of Academy, Texas, and has fun shopping with her niece Blakey at the red store for lip gloss and Barbies. She also enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends and fishing with her older sister every chance she gets.

Maria attended Austin Dental Assisting School, where she received her Registered Dental Assistant certification in 2018 and joined Lakewood Dental Trails in 2021.She's currently a nursing student at Temple College.

Maria loves dentistry because she can be part of a team that makes a difference by improving someone's oral health and helping them feel more confident about their smile. She enjoys interacting with patients and educating them about dental care and how to prevent cavities with proper dental hygiene. Having worked in pediatric dentistry most of her dental career, Maria is very excited to work at an office with patients of all ages.

A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, Maria and her 11-year-old daughter are big foodies and enjoy trying different things. They also enjoy the outdoors, including kayaking, hiking, running, and traveling to new places.

Stefanie attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, graduating with a degree in early childhood development in 2020. She joined our team in 2022 and is new to dentistry but has always been intrigued by the healthcare field. Stefanie loves helping others and making our patients feel comfortable and at ease. She enjoys the atmosphere of our dental office and the energy among the staff.

Stefanie is an Arkansas native, and her husband, Chris, is active duty Army and a Battalion Commander of 2-82FA, 1st Calvary Division on Fort Hood, TX. Their children are Morgan, who attends Belton High School; and is a member of the Belton Magic Belles. Gavin plays football, baseball, and basketball and attends South Belton Middle School. Rex attends Chisolm Trail Elementary and actively plays football and baseball. The family also has a spoiled golden retriever named Mattie.

The family has been active duty military for 20 years and lived in many different places, including Germany, South Korea, and all across the US. When her husband retires, they plan on making central Texas their home.

Most of their spare time involves their kids and sports activities. They have become a tight-knit family that leans on each other after moving every two years since 2002. In her free time, Stefanie enjoys watching movies and binge-watching TV seasons.

From the moment I walked in I felt so welcome and at home. I was nervous but they were so kind and reassuring. By far the BEST experience I have had at any dentist office! This is my dental home for life! Highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone.