Frances’ career in dentistry spans over two full decades so far, and she’s built countless meaningful relationships with our patients throughout the years. She studied at South Texas College and RGV Careers; she is a Licensed Vocational Nurse in addition to her oral healthcare expertise. She had horribly crooked teeth when she was younger and wore braces twice, which sparked her initial interest in this field. Today, she’s still looking to truly perfect her smile!
Frances is married to her high school sweetheart Jason of 25 years, and they have two young adult children Deidra & Nathan. Outside of the dental office, Frances enjoys going to the gym, and shopping and especially loves going to music concerts
Stephanie has been working in dentistry for over nine years now. She is currently studying at UTRGV. What she enjoys most about her role at the dental office is working with numbers and helping educate patients about their insurance coverage as well as payment questions
Stephanie is a proud mother to her 2-year-old daughter, Camille. When she’s not spending time with family or studying, she enjoys working out, reading, and coffee dates.
Abigail studied dental assisting at the College of Healthcare Professions and has been working in the field for five years. She enjoys helping patients understand any treatment they need as well as helping them understand their insurance policies.
Outside of the office Abigail spends most of her time with her family and loved ones.
A McAllen native, Diane completed her Bachelor of Dental Hygiene at Baylor College of Dentistry. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literate from Pan American University. Today, her career in dentistry spans over three full decades! She loves having the wonderful opportunity to share her dental hygiene skills and heart with each lovely patient, as well as working alongside such a talented staff.
Diane’s family consists of her spouse Justice Jamie Tijerina, her daughter Katie, and her beautiful toddler grandson Dominic. She also has a Terrier mix named Benny. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, walking/jogging, reading, hiking, cooking, playing games, spending time on the beach, and traveling just about anywhere with her husband. She’s also an avid amateur bird watcher.
Mayra studied at Chattanooga State and has been working in dentistry for nearly a full decade. Today, she is a licensed dental hygienist in the states of Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas. She loves being able to spend one-on-one time with her patients and build relationships over time. Since many people experience dental anxiety, Mayra strives to help patients feel comfortable while taking care of their dental health and needs. Mayra’s passion and dedication make her a perfect fit for our practice!
A lot has changed for Mayra in the past year. She and Roberto got married and also welcomed their first child November 2022. Mayra enjoys spending time with family, music, exercise, traveling, painting; however, her favorite moments are now spent enjoying baby Andrea
Chelsea studied Dental Hygiene at TSTC in Harlingen, finishing in 2014. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from the University of the Incarnate Word Originally from Comfort, TX. Chelsea enjoys building relationships with her patients while also being able to provide them with ways to improve their oral and overall health.
She has lived in the RGV for the last 13 years with her husband Hunter and three young kids, Sterling, Tripp & Ella. She loves anything outdoors, riding horses with her family and all things arts and crafts.
Deidra earned her Dental Assistant Certification at UTRGV and has been with our practice now for two years. Deidra has had a unique experience in the dental field—she grew up in and around the dental office and decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Deidra loves the opportunity to help her patients feel comfortable and safe while receiving their dental care.
Outside of the office, Deidra likes to spend time with her family and friends as well as her three cats. She also enjoys yoga, shopping, and trips outside the Valley.
Victoria earned her Dental Assistant Certification at Kaplan College and has been assisting for 11 years. She joined our team in December 2022. Victoria enjoys working with our patients and giving them a great experience every time they come to our office.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and her 2-year-old son. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and going to the beach.
Brianna earned her Dental Assistant Certification at the College of Healthcare Professions and joined our team shortly after. She loves working with a great doctor and team that takes excellent care of each and every patient. Brianna says the most rewarding part of her job is, “taking care of our patients and helping them achieve a beautiful smile.”
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach, attending concerts, and spending time with family and friends.
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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