Marty & Rachel Montgomery, the husband and wife team that started Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces, have a passion for childrens dental health and needs. This dynamic duo instills a warm, family atmosphere in their practice, ensuring that every child feels welcomed as soon as they enter our dental office.

Our entire staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled. At each of our offices, we strive to provide unparalleled service to every child that sits in our chair. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and years of experience treating children of all ages. Were committed to staying up-to-date on the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars so that we can provide your family with the highest level of pediatric & orthodontic care!

Dr. Marty Montgomery comes from a family where all the children were drawn to dental careers early in life. His brother operates a dental practice in Tennessee, and his sister is a dental hygienist in Texas. Graduating with an undergraduate degree from Baylor University, in Waco, Marty attended Tufts Dental School in Boston. He completed his residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, specializing in pediatrics. When not perfecting smiles, Marty is an active outdoor sports enthusiast and can often be found running, wake-boarding or skiing. But his favorite sport is indulging in family time with his wife and partner, Rachel, and their two boys. He has a heart for dental mission work and treated patients in Nicaragua in 2008, offering dental care needs to the people in that region that never would have received any due to the extreme shortage of dental providers throughout the country. Marty is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Dental Association (ADA), and Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD). Fun Fact: Marty can wiggle his ears with no hands!

Dr. Rachel Montgomery graduated from Baylor University in Waco, followed up by attending The University of Texas Dental School in Houston. Her residency was spent at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, with a specialty in pediatrics. Also coming from a dental home, her father practices dentistry in Plano, one sister is a hygienist, another sister is pursuing her dental degree at The University of Texas dental branch at Houston, and her third sister is planning on attending dental hygiene school in the future. When away from the practice she loves so much, Rachel can most likely be found spending time with Marty and their two precious little boys, taking in the latest romantic comedy or walking their beloved Rhodesian Ridgeback, Harley. She also loves being in the company of her nieces and nephews, as well as unwinding in the splendor of her familys ranch in South Fork, CO. She is a Diplomate and member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and a member of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD). She speaks fluent Spanish. Rachel considers it a joy working with children and getting to know them and their families. Fun Fact: Dr. Rachel can draw superheros and princesses on teeth.

Dr. Craig Taylor is one of very few people who have completed two residencies in the dental field. He attended dental school at Temple University from 2004-2008; after which, he stayed in Philadelphia for another two years to complete a Pediatric Dental Residency in 2010. Dr. Marty and Dr. Craig met during this time in Philly and had the same ambitions to work together. Not too far into the future, and after Dr. Craig worked as an associate for a pediatric practice in Waco, TX, he joined Dr. Marty and Dr. Rachel to expand Lone Star Pediatric Dental and Braces (LSPD). It was evident to Dr. Craig that orthodontics was going to be a big part of LSPD and he had a strong desire to go back to school and get the training that he needed to expand that vision for the practice. Finally, after three years of orthodontic training in Las Vegas, NV at Roseman University, he is dual certified to work pediatrics and orthodontics. Dr. Craig grew up in Mesa, AZ and met his wife, Allison, there. They were married in 2000 and have three children, one boy and two girls and a dog named Pippa. Dr. Craig enjoys road biking and is anxious to ride the roads in Austin again. In his spare time, he spends time with his family and serves in his church. Fun fact: Dr. Craig is learning to play the acoustic guitar and will some day be able to play songs for his patients.

Dr. Todd Bushman knew he wanted to be a dentist from an early age. Todd comes from a large and tight-knit family and has six siblings. His mom was educated as a nurse, and his three brothers are all doctors. Dr. Todd received his bachelors degree in Spanish translation from Brigham Young University. He then earned his D.M.D. degree from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2009. He worked for three years as a general dentist in Waco, Texas, where he decided he wanted to focus his career on pediatrics. He completed a Pediatric Dental Residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Providence, RI. Dr. Todd and his wife, Crystal, have been married for 12 years. When he is not at work or spending time with his beautiful wife, he is usually camping, fishing, or volunteering his time with different youth groups like the Boy Scouts. Using his talents to better his community is very important to him. Dr. Todd is a member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Dental Association (ADA), and Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD). Fun Facts: Dr. Todd has two large African Spurred tortoises, which can live to be 100 years old. He has also lived in Japan, Mexico, and 18 different states.

Dr. Sarah Carpenter grew up in a small town, Newbury Park, in southern California. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara with a major in biology and a minor in education. She continued to dental school at the University of California, San Francisco, and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Southern California. Dr. Sarah has always lived an active lifestyle; her hobbies include soccer, softball, snowboarding and wakeboarding. She just completed her first full marathon (26.2 miles)! Dr. Sarah just moved to Texas with her high school sweetheart, their dog, and their three chickens. She is very excited to be involved in her new community and be considered an Austinite. Fun Fact: Dr. Sarah can say the whole alphabet BACKWARDS!

Dr. Eduardo Rappaccioli is a Pediatric Dental Specialist coming from Nicaragua. After earning his undergraduate degree in Managua, Nicaragua in 2015, he went on to complete an advanced two-year specialty program in pediatric dentistry in Loma Linda California. Dr. Rappaccioli practiced pediatric dentistry in California with patients and as Faculty before relocating to Austin in 2019 to provide dental care.

Dr. Valerie Fong grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area in California where she received her Bachelor of Science degree and D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2008. She then went on to complete an additional Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program in Boston through Lutheran Medical Center. Over the next few years as a general dentist, she realized she wanted to pursue her career in pediatrics and completed her pediatric dental residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She is a board certified member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and stays up-to-date with continuing education annually. She feels the most rewarding part of her job is helping children of all ages and needs have a positive experience visiting the dentist. Dr. Valerie loves to spend her free time with her two beagle mix dogs outdoors, reading, cooking, and trying new restaurants. Fun Fact: Dr. Valerie was a Girl Scout from Daisy to Senior when she was growing up. Her favorite cookie is still the Samoa!

Dr. Nicholas Bumacod was born in raised in Burbank, CA. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at The University of California, Los Angeles. He obtained his Master of Science in Medical Science degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and went on to complete dental school at WesternU, earning his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2016. Nicholas is an avid traveler, having visited a total of 30 countries to date! He combines his love of travel with his passion to serve the underserved and has partaken in Dental Mission trips to Managua, Nicaragua during his undergraduate years; to Nairobi, Kenya during dental school; and to Kingston, Jamaica during his residency. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA). He is the proud parent to a fluffy a Cockapoo, Alfie, who is an avid swimmer and is addicted to playing fetch. Dr. Nicholas prides himself in producing esthetic results for his patients and cant wait to help them have the most confident smiles! He is excited to be living in Austin and wants to make sure all his patients and their families feel comfortable visiting the dentist. Fun fact: Dr. Nicholas loves staying active and has ran a total of four Los Angeles Marathons!

Dr. Debbie earned her Bachelor of Science degree and completed dental school in Michigan at the University of Detroit Mercy. Looking for more sunshine and warmer weather, she moved to San Antonio to begin her pediatric dental residency at UTHSC San Antonio. Growing up just north of Detroit, Dr. Debbie & her husband, Garrett, who were married in 2012 and moved up to Austin at that time, have a great love for outdoor activities, such as running, biking, water sports, hiking, volleyball, tennis and swimming! Dr. Debbie & her husband love spending time with their sweet familya grumpy cat named Lilly, a sweet pup named Piper, and their adorable little baby girl, Olive. Dr. Debbie is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Texas Association of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Texas Dental Association. Fun Fact: Dr. Debbie is working toward becoming trilingual, learning Spanish AND American Sign Language!

Dr. Michael Zhang grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio with a major in biology and a minor in business administration. He then attended dental school and also completed a pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Michael is a member of the AAPD and ADA and enjoys weight training, basketball, football, and cooking in his spare time. Dr. Michael is ecstatic to finally be in a new city after completing all his education in one place and is looking forward to providing care to the children of Austin! Fun fact: Dr. Michael is double jointed in his wrists and can pop his ulna in and out of its socket.

A Bama girl at heart, Dr. Reesie is a dentist with a huge heart for kiddos! After earning her Pre-Health Degree in Biology from Alabama State University, she then graduated Dental School from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2010. On the S.E.C. trail, Dr. Reesie then migrated to Arkansas where she developed a niche in providing fun-filled dental care to children. During her seven years in Arkansas, Dr. Reesie found a love of community service by hosting yearly events resulting in family oriented fun. She was involved in health fairs and several speaking engagements where she addresses dental awareness to children and adolescents. Dr. Reesie currently serves as a member of the Christus Health Ark-La-Tex Hospital Board. Fun Fact: In high school, Dr. Reesie was a decorated member of the Childersburg High School Tiger Marching Band and concert band. She was also a Universal Cheerleading Association all-star honored cheerleader. She performed in the half-time shows with the marching band in her cheerleading uniform!

Tiffany Barrett grew up in Austin, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Baylor University in Waco, Texas where she met her husband. She continued on to attend dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She then moved to Los Angeles, CA to complete her pediatric dental residency at the University of Southern California and Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles. Tiffany is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and California Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Tiffany and her husband are excited to move back to Texas to be closer to family. When she is not telling bedtime stories while brushing her patients teeth, Tiffany and her husband enjoy finding ethnic hole in the wall restaurants, hiking, cooking, and hosting board game nights with their friends. Fun fact: Tiffany loves cooking and is constantly looking for new recipes. She tries really hard to not cook the same thing twice.

Dr. Elizabeth grew up in San Antonio with a love for her family and her home state of Texas. She went on to become an Aggie graduating from Texas A&M University, followed by her dental education at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. Always knowing she had a passion for kids and the energy they bring, she continued her dental journey with a residency in pediatric dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Elizabeth enjoys being out in the sunshine walking hiking trails or spending time with family and friends, but shes also happy to be home solving puzzles of any kind or competing against her husband with a new board game. Her favorite snacks are pretzels and grapes, and she always drinks water after snacking to rinse off those pesky sugar bugs! She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA). Fun fact: Dr. Elizabeth already knows the words to all of your favorite Disney songs! Try to stump her!

Dr. Erin Doody is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She proudly attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where she graduated Magna Cum Laude- Geaux Tigers! Following her undergrad, she received her dental degree from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry as a Magna Cum Laude graduate. She then moved to Dallas, Texas where she completed her formal training by specializing in Pediatric Dentistry at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. Fun fact: Oddly enough, Dr. Erin actually loved going to the dentist as a kid! Thats where her interest for a career in dentistry began.

Dr. Erin has plenty of experience working with kids. Not only did she grow up with 30 first cousins, but she has also spent several summers volunteering at a summer camp for children with Muscular Dystrophy. Her residency program also helped her learn how to give the best care for patients with special needs. She feels blessed to work with kids on a regular basis!

Dr. Erin is so happy to now be in Austin where she can enjoy more outdoor activities that the city and surrounding area provides. Along with her partner, Kent, Dr. Erin keeps a very active lifestyle and loves yoga, running with their dog, Sonny, and challenging hikes in the mountains. She is also an avid dog lover and fosters puppies whenever she can!

Dr. Michelle Zin grew up in Southern California and is a true Cali girl who loves sunshine and the beach. She studied at the University of California Irvine for her undergrad, and continued on to the University of Southern California where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She then moved to Augusta, Georgia to complete her formal training by specializing in pediatric dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia. Fun fact: dentistry actually runs in her family! Her father is a general dentist and her older sister is an endodontist.

Dr. Zin even served in the US Army as a general dentist from 2015-2019. She was stationed in Fort Benning, GA where she completed her AEGD training, and then was stationed in Fort Myer, VA for the remainder of her military career. Along the way she was awarded with an Army Commendation Medal and an Army Achievement Medal.

Dr. Zin is so excited to be in Austin and experience all it has to offer. When working with kids, she loves how funny and energetic they are, how impactful she can be, and truly loves to see them grow with each visit. When she is not working, she loves traveling with her partner, Daniel, hiking and staying active, trying out new recipes, and game nights with friends.

Dr. Ashley Hill has had a love for orthodontics since her first visit to the orthodontist at the age of six. Dr. Hill was born in Mountain View, California but grew up as an Army brat and spent most of her childhood moving from state to state. Dr. Hill studied Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then attended the UNC School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery with Honors and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Hill remained at UNC Chapel Hill where she received her Master of Science and certificate in orthodontics. Dr. Hill moved to Texas to be closer to her family in San Antonio and is excited to now call Austin home. In her spare time, Dr. Hill enjoys spending time with her family, running, traveling and reading. Fun Fact: Dr. Hill ran track while in college.

Dr. Corey Romero grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana, where his passion for orthodontics emerged while observing during his older sisters orthodontic adjustments. Dr. Romero could not wait to have braces himself, and he has beenimmersed in the field ever since. He received two undergraduate degrees from Louisiana State University in Biological Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing in Chemistry and Anthropology. He then worked for two years as an orthodontic lab tech and assistant before attending LSU School of Dentistry for his Doctor of Dental Surgery in New Orleans. He graduated first in his class with a 4.0 GPA and was inducted into the OKU Dental Honor Society. He was the recipient of the prestigious OKU William S. Kramer Award for his dental school class. He then moved to Boston for his orthodontic residency training at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Romero received the Edward G. Austin Endowed Scholarship for excellence in orthodontics and community service in both years of his residency, and he was a finalist for the JCO national resident of the year in his second year.

Dr. Romero is excited to be in Austin because it is closer to his family and friends and far from the endless winters of Boston. He enjoys playing tennis, painting, and spending time with his Cavalier King Charles, Rose.

Dr. Clayton Warder was born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. He then moved to the Northeast in 2012 to pursue his training in dentistry and orthodontics. He strives to be a clinician that listens closely to the patients concerns and is dedicated to providing each patient with their best possible smile in a comfortable and fun atmosphere. His passion for developing new skills keeps him up to date on the newest techniques and technologies in his field.

Dr. Warder also strives to learn new skills away from the office, such as riding a unicycle, and juggling. He continues to enjoy snowboarding, hiking, and tennis and is always on the lookout for new experiences. During his time at Columbia University, he biked thousands of miles through the streets of NYC to explore everything the city has to offer. He is now thrilled to call Texas his home, and wont be slowing down anytime soon.

Dr. Jacob Keller was born and raised in Texas. Having grown up in Houston, he earned his bachelor of science in Biology at Texas A&M University in College Station and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. He also had the chance to experience life in Lincoln, Nebraska where he received his orthodontic certificate and Masters in Oral Biology. Dr. Jacob is super excited to be back in Texas and in Central Texas where his family now resides! He and his wife are avid hikers and go camping quite regularly. They are always sure to bring their giant Great Dane, Luna, who loves scouting the trail for them. When he is not out hiking, youll often find him in the kitchen fixing up something delicious to eat. As a reformed picky-eater he now loves experimenting with new combinations of flavors and trying fun new recipes. Along with cooking, he is also quite passionate about gardening. His love for plants eventually led him into the world of bonsai, and hes been working on creating miniature trees ever since.

At Lone Star Pediatric Dental & Braces, we take pride in making dental visits fun and enjoyable for everyone. Each of our offices have a unique theme with different decor, 3D art and interactive games, helping to create a sense of welcomeness, enjoyment and comfort for your entire family.

Our Dripping Springs pediatric & orthodontic dental office lies in the heart of the hill country. The area is vastly growing and we are eager and excited to continuously meet wonderful people in the community. At our Dripping Springs office, you will find beautiful murals and 3-D art of butterflies, hummingbirds, and bumblebees all making you feel present in the hill country fields. We hope youll stop by sometime soon and see why were considered such a trusted source for childrens dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery in Austin.