What makes San Pedro Smiles different from the thousands of other dental practices youll find on the internet? It all comes down to a personal touch. We make the extra effort to take care of you beyond your smile so that more than just your teeth end up feeling great whenever you come to see us. Dr. Gonzalez and our team combine comprehensive, state-of-the-art dentistry with family-friendly service to give you a dental experience that will always leave a bright, healthy smile on your face.
We make it a point to get to know all of our patients by name. When you walk in, you wont get just some generic greeting that would apply to anyone. Rather, well learn all we can about you from the start so we can better personalize your care and provide a better, more unique dental experience.
Does going to the dentist make you feel a bit nervous? If so, youre far from alone, which is why we work so hard to create a calm, cool, and laid-back environment in our office. Dr. Gonzalez has even been known to take out his guitar and serenade our patients who need a little bit of extra help! In the end, we hope to change the way you think about visiting the dentist.
We love welcoming entire families here at San Pedro Smiles! Were happy to see patients of all ages, so whether theyre young or just young at heart, theyre always welcome through our doors. We have all the special services needed to successfully treat both children and adults, so whether youre looking for a dentist for your child or yourself, youll only have to go one place to take care of everyone.
Dr. Gonzalez graduated cum laude with an associate's degree in science from Utah Valley State College and a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Dr. Gonzalez then served a two-year ecclesiastical mission in San Jose, California before receiving his formal dental training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. While attending dental school, Dr. Gonzalez received many academic and clinical designations, including graduating with honors, making the Dean's List, and serving the underprivileged in south Texas and various Mexican border towns. Dr. Gonzalez is a certified Invisalign provider and regularly attends many hours of continuing dental education. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the San Antonio District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Born in Cedar City, Utah, Dr. Gonzalez grew up farming in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico. There, he helped his father raise cattle, corn, alfalfa, and orchards of apples, peaches, and pears. He returned to the United States in 1992 to attend college. Dr. Gonzalez and his wife, Leticia, have four vibrant children and enjoy playing golf and scuba diving.
Yvette is from here in San Antonio, and she and her husband have three daughters. Her hobbies outside of work include spending time with her family, baking, and cheering on the Spurs. She also volunteers over 100 hours of her time every year, helping out at various community events.
Lisa has been working in dentistry for an impressive 25 years so far, having spent the last six here at San Pedro Smiles. She earned her Associates in Applied Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and then her Registered Dental Hygienist certification from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She has taken several continuing education courses over the years, including non-surgical therapeutic management, oral pathology, periodontics and oral medicine, and patient education. She is also certified in laser dentistry.
Lisas favorite thing about her job as a hygienist is getting to educate and truly care about people. She feels good about what she does, which is changing patients lives and helping them achieve a healthy, beautiful smile! She also enjoys getting to know each patient and building trusting relationships over time.
Originally from San Antonio, Lisa is married with two daughters, one of whom is in middle school while the other is in high school. When she has free time outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and getting involved with her girls schools.
Tania has six years of dental experience and the majority of those years have been spent here at San Pedro Smiles. Originally from San Antonio, Tania is certified as a registered dental assistant (RDA) and in CPR. The best part of her job, Tania says, is being able to play a part in realizing patients smile goals. Tania and her husband have a cat, Lexi, and in her time outside of work Tania says she enjoys cherishing moments with her family and friends.
With 4 years of experience in dentistry, Kristina says her favorite aspect of her job is helping patients walk out with a smile. She attended Concorde Career College and has advanced certifications in CPR. Kristina is originally from North Carolina and is married with three children. When she is not at the office, Kristina says she loves spending time with her family and watching her boys play soccer.