One of the things that set Temple Dental Trails apart is the dedication of our amazing professional team. It takes a strong commitment to teamwork to provide you with an experience that is perfect from the moment you arrive until you leave our office with a happy smile.

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 neighborhood, always working 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!

Dr. Kern is a native of Holland, Texas and is excited to provide exceptional dental care to the Central Texas community where she was born and raised. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelors degree in microbiology and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery with Distinction in Dental Education from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Dr. Kerns passion for dentistry began at a very young age after having numerous positive experiences as a patient. As a result, she strives to positively affect her patients lives by improving their dental health and instilling confidence in their smiles. Her commitment to lifelong learning has translated into a strong dedication to provide the highest quality dental care using the newest technologies and techniques. Dr. Kern enjoys meeting new people and building relationships with her patients, taking into consideration that each patient is unique and requires compassionate, individualized care.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kern likes spending time with her friends and family, being outdoors as much as possible, and listening to true crime podcasts. She and her husband Chase have one cat named Mya, and they love binge-watching Netflix shows.

We are so excited for you to meet our newest smile expert, Dr. Ross Brenner. He became an orthodontist because he wanted to give people beautiful smiles. Dr. Brenner believes a beautiful smile gives people the confidence to do anything in this world.

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.

Dr. David Vu is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and the scope of services he provides ranges from simple tooth extractions to complete facial reconstruction. He is also trained in plastic surgery, which augments his skills in reconstruction with a cosmetic skillset.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons require a minimum of four years of hospital-based training after dental school. With a strong desire to make a dramatic difference in people's lives, he attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for his medical training. He also completed his oral and maxillofacial residency at UTSMC in 2013 and his plastic surgery residency in 2016.

Dr. Vu plays a significant role at Temple Dental Trails, offering simple and surgical tooth extractions, impacted wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, jaw and TMJ surgery, and injectables, including BOTOX and fillers.

For Dr. Vu, the most satisfying aspects of working as a surgeon are identifying a patient's needs and offering solutions that address all of their concerns. He also enjoys the instant gratification of the results he can obtain from a surgical procedure.

Lindsey has been working in the dental profession since 2006 and joined Temple Dental Trails in 2020. A native of Covina, California, she attended Citrus Community College in Glendora, where she received an associates degree in dental assisting and child development. Lindsey then attended Concorde Career College in San Bernardino, where she graduated with an associates degree in dental hygiene in 2012.

Lindsey enjoys the dental profession and being a hygienist because she finds it very rewarding to educate patients on their oral health and help them feel good about their smiles. Like many of our team members, Lindsey wears several hats and also holds certifications in laser dentistry and nitrous oxide sedation.

Outside of work, Lindsey has been married to her husband Brandon since 2011. They have three children and three Labradors who keep them very busy.In her free time, she enjoys going to her sons baseball games, baking with her oldest daughter, and watching her youngest daughter ride her bike and play in the mud. She and her husband also like to barbeque and walk to the lake.

Kayla attended Pueblo Community College in Pueblo, Colorado, where she received her associate's degree in dental hygiene. She continued on to earn her bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from the same college in 2018.During college, Kayla participated in many public health events, which earned her the Colgate STAR award for her dedication and volunteerism related to the profession of dental hygiene.

Kayla has been a member of Temple Dental Trails since 2020 and enjoys work with an amazing team that truly cares about the profession.She loves dentistry because she finds it rewarding to help patients achieve the smile they want and educate them on how their oral health impacts their overall health. As a child, she loved going to the dentist and chose to become a dentalhygienist to help create positive experiences for her patients.

Born in Temple, Texas, Kayla grew up in Fort Hood and has lived in the area for most of her life. In her spare time, Kayla and her husband Tim are avid travelers and share a love of the outdoors. Kayla also enjoys hiking with her dogs, fishing, camping, and going to the gym.

Jalania attended Temple College, where she received her associates degree in dental hygiene, then joined Temple Dental Trails in 2020. In addition to being a registered dental hygienist, Jalania received the STAR Colgate (Student Total Achievement Recognition) Award from the Temple College Dental Hygiene Program.

Jalania loves working in the field of dentistry because she finds it very rewarding to help patients gain confidence in their smiles. She likes to spend time connecting with each patient as an individual and educating them on the importance of their oral health and how it relates to their overall health.

A native of Temple, Texas, Jalania is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two teenagers, Jackson and Elizabeth. In her free time, she enjoys watching her kids activities, including music and sports. On the weekends, the family enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time together.

Amanda attended Temple College, where she studied dental hygiene and served as class representative of the Student Chapter of the American Dental Hygienist's Association. She graduated in 2021with an associate's degree, and shortly after, she joined the Temple Dental Trails team.

Through her training, Amanda realized how closely our oral health is linked to our general health, and she loves educating her patients on how they can achieve a healthier smile. For Amanda, there's no better feeling than boosting someone's confidence by improving their oral health.

Alexandra joined Temple Dental Trails in 2016. She loves making her patients feel comfortable during their time with us as well as seeing the dramatic changes in their smiles and confidence. She has been in the dental field since 2013, and we are happy to have her on our team.

Alex grew up in the Temple area and graduated from Rogers High School. She received her registered dental assistant license from Texas State Technical College in Waco, where she made the Deans list. Alex stays current with continuing education courses and enjoys learning as much as she can.

Haley believes that a smile says a lot about an individual, and it is usually the first thing people notice. She wants her patients to achieve their personal goals in life and believes that having a healthy, beautiful smile can help.

As a mom to two beautiful boys, Jase and Clayton, Haley doesnt have much free time! But when she does, she and her fianc love fishing and camping with their boys and with friends who also have boys. Haley and her fianc also belong to a pool league team that meets for practice and tournaments on their free nights.

Emily attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in chemistry. She went to the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, where she received her registered dental assistant license in 2021. Emily is also certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

She loves working in dentistry because it provides so many opportunities to help others, and theres always something new to learn. With plans to attend dental school in the future, Emily values how much she is learning on the job as a dental assistant. She loves the people she works with and appreciates how nice and patient her team members are and that they are always willing to share their dental knowledge with her.

Maria attended Austin Dental Assisting School, where she received her Registered Dental Assistant certification in 2018, then joined Temple 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.

ShyAnn obtained her Registered Dental Assistant license from the Texas Academy of General Dentistry in Austin in 2020 and joined the Temple Dental Trails team in 2022. In addition to her RDA license, ShyAnn is working to obtain her nitrous certification and is currently enrolled in Temple College training to become a dental hygienist.

She was drawn to dentistry because of her interest in the field and the various positions involved. What she enjoys most is seeing the confidence boost someone gets after being able to improve their oral health. ShyAnn loves being part of the Temple Dental Trails team because it's like being home, and the amazing people she works with feel like her family. She appreciates our wonderful dentists and how they teach and communicate with the team.

ShyAnn is the mom of a three-year-old named Layla and her 13-year-old sister Lizzy. In her spare time, she likes taking the kids on fun new adventures and hikes. She also enjoys reading and catching up on new Netflix series.

Aspen attended Temple College and received her Associate of Arts in 2011. She moved to Colorado, where she attended Everest College in Colorado Springs for her assistant training and started working in the dental field in 2012.

In 2014, Aspen moved back to her hometown of Temple. She started working as a registered dental assistant in 2015 and loves everything about her job, especially helping people enhance their overall health by improving their oral health.

Aspen's family and friends mean everything to her, and she enjoys spending free time with them and her fur baby, Atlas. She also likes the outdoors and anything to do with the water, whether its a lake, river, ocean, or pool. In the fall and winter, she enjoys going hunting with her dad and brother.

Madison joined Temple Dental Trails in 2022 and loves dentistry because it provides an opportunity to help others improve their oral health and feel more self-confident. A native of Temple, Madison graduated from the University of Texas-San Antonio Dental Assistant School in 2022.

She has a medical background and is experienced in medical assisting, scribing, and acting as a certified nursing assistant and pharmacy technician. Dental assisting is her favorite career so far, and she loves working at TDT because of the positive atmosphere and the wonderful group of people who love and care for others.

Madison and her fianc, Bailey, have a baby girl named London and a golden retriever. They take their daughter on mini-day trips around Texas and love golfing and participating in tournaments on the weekends. During the summer, youll find them on the boat, wakeboarding, surfing, fishing, or taking their dog to the creek.

Mildred has been working in the dental industry for 13 years. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Political Science. Growing up Mildred was an Army brat and her family moved around a lot. She enjoys encouraging her team members and patients to be the best version of themselves. Mildred is married to her husband Michael of 21 years. They have two children Noah and Sarah. In her spare time, Mildred enjoys reading personal development books to better herself working to be a better person tomorrow than she was the day before. She also enjoys hiking when the weather is nice enough to allow her to spot some birds.

Luz is from Cameron, TX, and has worked in dental offices for the past 5 years. Luz enjoys being able to help patients feel better about themselves and helping them understand their insurance coverage which makes their visit easy and less stressful! Luz's favorite part about the job is when a patient leaves their office and says how much they love their new smile. In her free time, Luz enjoys relaxing and spending time with her family.

Laurie joined the Temple Dental Trails team in 2022 and has been working in the field since 2002. She finds it very rewarding to work with patients one-on-one and have the ability to help them with their dental needs. Laurie enjoys being part of a dental team and helping patients feel comfortable in the dental office setting.

Laurie has lived in the Killeen, Texas, area for over 30 years. She and her husband, Mark, have three grown daughters and one granddaughter. In her spare time, she loves gardening, spending time with family, and the outdoors.