Dr. Clinton was a 1993 graduate of Texas A & M University with a B.S. in Biochemistry. He was a 1997 graduate of University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio. He later went on to attend a General Practice Residency at University Hospital and Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio. He served as Chief Resident of the program in 1998. Following residency, Dr. Clinton served as assistant director of the dental residency program at University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas. Dr. Clinton has been in private practice in Waxahachie since June 2000. He has been married to his wife, Ginger, since 1993. He has two sons. He spends his free time traveling, loves golf and is an member of The Oaks Fellowship. Dr. Clinton is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association. He is a designated Qualified Dentist by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is an active member in Spear Faculty Club.

Dr. Nick Acosta is a 2009 graduate of Baylor University with a BS degree in Health Science Studies. He received his DDS degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2013. He is originally from Corpus Christi, TX. He grew up near the beach and loves the ocean. He married his lovely wife Yanin in 2012. They currently live in Dallas and have 2 beautiful boys and 2 playful dogs. In his spare time, Dr. Acosta likes reading, playing sports, working out, watching movies, and especially loves spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Acosta has been at Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP since 2015 and cares deeply about his patients. He loves helping people feel better about their smile and feel better about themselves. He works hard to deliver high-quality dental work to you and your entire family. Dr. Acosta is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association.

Rachel Todd, DDS, a North Texas native, knew she wanted to be a dentist from a very young age. After graduating from Mansfield High School, she attended Texas Christian University where she earned her degree in Biology and was a member of the Horned Frog Marching Band. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2016. She has practiced at Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP since 2017. Dr. Todd currently lives in Mansfield with her husband Blake, son Leo, and their cat Cookie. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and staying active with strength training. Dr. Todd is proud to be a life-long learner, and through continuing education, has expanded her dental services to include orthodontics. She is passionate about dentistry and its special role in the overall health and well-being of her patients. She cant wait to get to know you and take care of you and your smile!

Dr. Samuel Ocel, DMD, comes to Texas from Boston, Massachusetts where he completed his undergraduate degree at Brandeis University and dental school at Boston University. Dr. Ocel moved to Texas to escape the cold weather and to complete his General Practice Residency at the North Texas VA Hospital. Dr. Ocel still works part-time at the VA hospital as he wants to continue helping our beloved veterans. Dr. Ocel loves all sports, unfortunately he is a big New England Patriots fan. But please dont hold this against him! In his spare time, he loves to golf, sings karaoke, although he isnt very good, and travel with his wife Shannon and their adorable adopted chihuahua Sugar. Dr. Ocel followed his mothers footsteps into dentistry as his mom is a dental hygienist. Dr. Ocel loves the feeling of helping anxious patients and wants to help you be confident in your smile.

At Waxahachie Family Dentistry, were committed to providing you with treatments that are precise and comfortable. We offer a comprehensive list of services that can improve the appearance and longevity of your smile.

With decades of experience between them, our dentists have the skills and expertise to treat a variety of dental conditions with attention to detail and a gentle touch. This will ensure efficent and effective treatments and promote faster healing.

At our Waxahachie dental office, we want you to enjoy your trips to the dentist which is why we offer several ways to keep you comfortable. If you suffer from dental anxiety or a low pain tolerance, our sedation techniques will keep you relaxed and pain-free while we restore your oral health.

We understand the power in having a smile that radiates confidence, which is why we proudly offer several services to transform your look. Whether your teeth are misaligned, misshapen, or you have a missing tooth, we have solutions to your dental problems.

With porcelain veneers, we can cover the surfaces of your teeth for a flawless finish. Dental implants are a permanent solution to replace missing teeth with a natural look and feel. We also offer Invisalign to patients who want to achieve a perfectly straight smile without the unsightly view of brackets and wires that come with traditional braces.

Hello, my name is Amber, and I am the primary treatment coordinator for Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP. Ive been a part of the dental field since 1995. Some of my specialties have included oral surgery, with an emphasis on implants, to technologies in orthodontic digital software. I have a true passion for all things dental. I love spending my day forming lasting relationships with our patients. I get the chance to share my passion while explaining treatment options and helping them understand the importance of their dental needs. My goal, with every patient, is to help them become comfortable with the thought of treatment, to feel like a part of the dental family, and for the patient to be fully educated on their personalized treatment plan. Out of the office, I am a proud mom to two amazing kids and I love being a Mimi. Some interests I enjoy include being a sports mom, slumber parties with my granddaughter, crafting, travel, and bowling on a league with my parents.

I am proud to say that I have been with this local and family-owned dental practice since 2007. I have come to know so many of you in the community as patients and friends. I managed the practice for 9 years. My role in the office has changed, as I am currently on the human resources, marketing, training, and specialty services side of dentistry. I look forward to continuing to help Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP serve you the best way possible. In dentistry, my interest lies in overall patient care and how to facilitate it. I am very involved in the dental environment and how it relates to our patients, our community, and our planet. At Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP, we pride ourselves on being responsible in all of those areas. I am a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers, the National Association of Professional Women. I am also a Registered Dental Assistant and have enjoyed working in this field nationally, as well as, internationally since 1998.

Outside of the office I enjoy volunteering in my community, theater, gardening, kayaking, camping and hiking. Aside from these, I also love traveling and spending time with my family. I have a daughter attending the University of North Texas, and my son is in the Air Force, I have five grandchildren. I feel honored to serve you every day. Thank you for choosing us to take care of your dental needs.

Hello, my name is Christy. I have been in the dental field since 1999. My passion is helping our patients understand their insurance benefits and to file their claims in a timely manner. Insurance can be confusing for anyone so never hesitate to ask me if you need help or have questions about your plan. I am here to assist you and help you manage your benefits in the best way possible.

I feel like the dental field is such a rewarding career choice. I especially enjoy being able to help our patients because to us they feel more like family rather than someone just passing through the office. I hope you feel that way too.

I am a busy mother to four amazing kids and I am proud to announce that I will become a Mimi in the Summer of 2022. I love this new role and getting to be close to my children and grandchildren is the best thing ever! In our family we love sports and you will often find me out supporting my kids on the soccer field or the football field.

Greetings! My name is Emily, I am the Insurance Coordinator. I love my job and the position I hold in our practice. I know, most people dont enjoy working with insurance but I do and that is where I shine. I review our schedule every day, many times a day actually. When you or a family member are on our schedule, I do a complimentary insurance eligibility and benefits check for you before you even arrive. We want to be prepared for you and know how your insurance will help you while you are here in our office. Please let me know if you ever have a change so that I can research it and provide our team and you with accurate information. This will make your time with us so much easier.

I have three children and love being a mom and wife. Large families and family time is where its at for me. Aside from enjoying my work here Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP and my family, I do crafts, and I love decorating, especially for holidays. I am local and love that I work near my job.

I love working with and meeting our patients. My favorite part of working in dentistry, is watching someone become confident about their smile. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have a beautiful daughter and son. Outside of work you can catch me wandering around Target or watching true crime TV, either way, I have a Dr. Pepper in my hand.

Hello, my name is Lee Ann. I have been Dr. Clintons assistant since he started Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP in 2000. My passion is helping others achieve their healthiest smile. I am dedicated to our patients and want to make them feel at ease and ensure a positive dental experience. I love the long-time relationships Ive developed along the way with our patients. I look forward to meeting you and know you will love our team; they are amazing and like family.

Hello, my name is Crystal. I earned my RDA in 2005 and started working for a pediatric dentist in Dallas. About a year later I felt the call to serve our Country and joined the US Army where I was stationed in Alaska after basic training. Over the next 11 years, I lived in several states before returning to Texas and dentistry in 2017. Continued learning and dentistry are my passion. I have earned advanced degrees in psychology and business and use those skills to provide the best care for our patients. My time at Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP started in 2017 and I have played a role in both front office and clinical operations. Loyalty, trust, and integrity are of high importance to me and working here at WFD I found those things, making this place not just a place of work but my home and family.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my four children, experiencing the different things new cities and states have to offer, cooking, baking, and growing personally and professionally. See you soon!!

Hi, my name is Becca and I am a registered dental assistant. In 2012, I made the decision to leave my career as a pre-school teacher to enter the dental field. My experience working with young children helps me to understand how to meet the needs of our young and sometimes anxious patients.

I have a passion for what I do, and feel extremely blessed to be a part of the WFD family. I am married and have 2 amazing kids. In my off time, I enjoy spending time outdoors swimming, boating and fishing. I also enjoy taking courses to make me a more efficient dental assistant.

I am Cristina, I am one of several Registered Dental Assistants you will see in our practice. I started my profession in 2008 and I still love every aspect of it. There are so many treatment options in dentistry today, which means we must have high levels of knowledge in many areas. I think this keeps it all very exciting.

I have had some specific and specialized training in the area of Orthodontics. I want everyone to realize that anyone can have a beautiful smile. We can help you achieve the smile you have always wanted with Invisalign. This technology is fast and amazing. We can straighten and align your teeth and even bring your bite into proper alignment. Please ask me how; I would be more than happy to tell you more about it. One of the best parts of my job is helping a patient lose their fear of the dentist, as a dental assistant, that is one of the best feelings you can have. Out of the office, my husband and I have four kids. Our large household keeps me very busy but I wouldnt have it any other way. My hobbies are gardening, and I really love watching my kids play softball. We have also enjoyed being a part of the FFA. Finding quiet time can be a challenge, but when I get it I love reading a good book. I grew up in the San Antonio area and have lived in Ennis for 25 years.

Hola, my name is Vanesa. My fascination with smiles is what motivated me to pursue a career in the field of dentistry, and it brings me great joy to spend my days interacting with new patients and helping improve their dental health. I speak English and Spanish and enjoy getting to know patients on a personal level in both languages.

I am a proud born and raised Arkansan. I am married to my high-school sweetheart, Edgar. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, and traveling the world. I have been a registered dental assistant in Arkansas and Texas since 2019 and have been with Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP since 2020.

Hi, my name is Brittnee! I am a native Waxahachie Indian. I graduated from Dental Assistant school earning my RDA in 2016 and I joined this wonderful team in 2021. I set out each day to make my purpose helping others and at Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP I am able to do that in many ways.

Outside of the office, I am a mother of two. I enjoy the outdoors, music, dancing, and spending time with my family and in my church! I believe a smile is contagious, and that is something I definitely want to share with all of my patients! I realize that I am blessed to be a part of a team that cares so much for the people that walk through these halls. Whether its our patients, our staff, or our doctors, you will see kindness everywhere you look!

My favorite quote, A true selfless act always sparks another. Here at WFD we strive to be selfless and make a difference in our community and in the lives we touch! I hope you can feel that difference while you are here and under our care.

Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I have been with Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP since 2020, and have been in the dental field since 2010. I started out my career in dental as a Registered Dental Assistant, which lasted about 5 years. From that experience, I knew my passion was for Dental Hygiene. I graduated from Sanford Brown College in Dallas, TX with an Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2016. I met my husband in 2010, and we have two beautiful girls together. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking, crochet, antiquing, and disc golf.

Hello there! I graduated in 2016 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. I am proud to say that I have been a team member at WFD since 2019. I am dedicated to you and your oral health and love providing quality care as your hygienist.

I will always strive to give you the best quality care available in dentistry today. I enjoy teaching you how to improve your oral health and how to achieve it. I have experience working with special needs patients. Please understand that your care is very customized to your specific needs and your treatment plan is tailored toward you and your oral healthcare.

I am honored to be an Army Veteran wife; my spouse and I have been married for over 20 years and have two children. I had the opportunity to live overseas and I feel like it allows me to bring a unique perspective to the practice having experienced diverse and various cultures. I will soon be a resident of Ellis County and truly look forward to being a part of the community. We are serious pet lovers. We have two dogs (Bella and Baylee) and two cats (Apachi and KitCat). In my spare time I love spending time with my family, playing board games, shopping and traveling.

Hello, my name is Christian, and I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I am a first-generation college graduate and graduated in 2019 from Tyler Junior College and received my Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. I furthered my knowledge and received my Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2020 from Tyler Junior College. I believe knowledge is powerful and crucial working in an ever-changing dentistry field.

I have been with Waxahachie Family Dentistry, LLP since 2020. I consider myself a caring and compassionate hygienist who strives to provide individualized care to each patient. Being bilingual in English and Spanish allows me to connect and provide care to various patients. One of my favorite things about my profession is volunteering and providing dental care to the under-served community. Its a rewarding feeling to be able to use your education to serve and treat underprivileged people.

Hi, my name is Rebecca. My calling to become a dental hygienist started when I was very young. I knew I wanted to be a hygienist in middle school. I graduated from Coastal Bend College in 2008. To this day, I still love my chosen career field.

I have been with Waxahachie Family Dentistry since 2009. I feel I have been blessed to be a part of such a kind and professional team. I continue to grow my dental education each year, to provide our wonderful patients with the very best of knowledge I can.

Outside of dentistry I am a very busy mom with two amazing boys. We stay extremely active. You will find us spending most of our time outdoors, at the baseball fields at the lake with our kayaks, and fishing. We also love tending to the garden. We attend church here in Waxahachie, to keep our faith ever growing. I have a very supportive husband to help me with our growing/active boys and I couldnt do it without his help and support.

Upon entering Waxahachie Family Dentistry, you will discover that you are the most important person. You are never an interruption to our work, but rather the reason we work so hard. Whether your dental needs are a complete exam and cleaning or a full mouth restoration, we promise to provide you with exceptional care. Our staff is dedicated to your health, offering a warm, friendly, environment for children and adults.

It is our goal as a team to provide the utmost in quality patient care with integrity and professionalism. Our patients are our number one priority and we are committed to exceeding your expectations. We strive to educate everyone about the importance of good oral health by using the latest guidelines, best products, equipment, and techniques available in dentistry today.

We want to communicate clearly so that you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your dental care. We will develop an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your desired smile. Honesty, integrity, timeliness, organization, as well as quality care, are synonymous with the dental practices of Dr. Scott G. Clinton, DDS; Dr. Nick J. Acosta, DDS; and Dr. Todd, DDS.

Green dentistry is a new approach to tooth care that reduces the environmental impact of dentistry. Additionally, the environmentally friendly solution is typically higher tech and lower cost. So your oral care is benefited as well as your pocketbook and planet.