Originally from San Jose, CA Dr. Ezeokeke left home in 2011 to pursue his dream of dentistry. After four years of rigorous training in Nashville, TN, Dr. Ezeokeke spent an additional year of advanced training in Chicago, IL. After brief stints in Wisconsin and Lubbock, TX Dr. Ezeokeke decided to settle in Central Texas. Dr. Ezeokeke brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Verbena Family Dentistry. Dr. Ezeokeke is often commended for his approachability and warm bedside manner. He truly cares about the health and well-being of his patients and often goes the extra mile to ensure his patients are comfortable.

Dr. Ezeokeke is a huge sports fan. Outside of the office you can catch Dr. Ezeokeke enjoying football Sundays as well as MLB and NBA games. Dr. Ezeokeke also enjoys music. You will always find a very lively and diverse selection of music playing through his office. Dr. Ezeokeke believes that health is wealth and enjoys working out several days a week. He loves to meet new people and enjoys hearing new stories.

Meet Julie Jones. Julie is one of our dental hygienists and our longest-tenured employee. Julie joined our team during the summer of 2012. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene at Temple College in 2012 and was honored with the Preventive Dental Health Award. Julie is married to her high-school sweetheart Scotty Jones, a Captain of the Killeen fire department and paramedic. She and her husband have been blessed with two little girls, Carlie (8 years) and Piper(4 years), who are their pride and joy! Julie is originally from Goldthwaite, TX but currently resides in Belton.

Chelsea has worked as a dental hygienist here at Verbena Family Dentistry for the past six years. Chelsea graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Temple College in 2012 with her Associates in Dental Hygiene. She was awarded the Golden Scaler Award of her graduating class. Chelsea then continued her education and received her bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio in 2014 In her free time you can catch Chelsea cooking, baking, and spending quality time with her family. Chelsea is married to her high school sweetheart Blake Springer, and together they share two children Scarlett (4 years) and Noah (6 months).

Stephanie Fajkus was born and raised here in Central Texas. She currently lives in Belton with her husband Felix, two children Madelyn (10 years) and Grayson (7 years), German Shepard (Zeus), and the newest addition Lucy the miniature cow. Stephanie has been with our office since 2019 and has over 7 years of experience in the dental field. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and going to wineries.

Sonya Todd, originally from Iowa, joined our team in 2018 after moving from Las Vegas, Nevada. Sonya is married to her husband William whom she shares two children Jeter ( 9 years) and Easton (5 years). In her free time, Sonya enjoys hiking, camping, and watching her two boys play sports. Sonya has been in the dental field for over 17 years and absolutely loves providing care for our patients.

Claribel Galindo has been with Verbena Family Dentistry for the past 4 years as a dental assistant and front desk receptionist. Claribel is married to Noel Galindo whom she shares two children with (Abigail and Rebecca). When not working, Claribel enjoys creating new memories with her family and friends. Claribel attends church in Temple and enjoys spreading the word to the local youth.

By offering a comprehensive approach to patient care, families are able to undergo treatment all under the same roof. Verbena Family Dentistry couples up-to-date dental technology with compassion and expertise to ensure a comfortable and streamlined experience. Our office will always provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for you and your loved ones.

'Dr. Ezeokeke and the staff at Verbena Family Dentistry are always so caring and compassionate. They always manage to alleviate my dental anxiety. I have been to numerous dentists in my life, but Verbena is by far the best.'

We understand that every patient walking into our office is a unique individual. Our goal is to ensure your safety and comfort while discussing your questions or concerns. Our comprehensive approach to dentistry ensures that your family can be seen at any time.