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21511 I-35 Suite 103, Kyle, TX 78640
Dora is a proud Texas transplant originally from Washington State she moved here when she was a teen and Loves everything Texas except those hot triple digit days. Dora has been in healthcare for 24 years, with 12 years of experience in dentistry. She is bilingual (Spanish) and her favorite part of the job is creating systems that lead to predictable and efficient patient outcomes. Dora’s goal is to make sure our patients feel comfortable, cared for and receive the best customer service. When not working, Dora’s favorite pass time includes exploring the Hill country, spending time with family, playing guitar and singing with her kids Alexis, Alex and Allen.
Karen is a native Texan, originally from South Texas, she moved to San Antonio 3 years ago and now resides in New Braunfels. With over a decade of cross-trained experience in the dental field since 2013, she has honed her skills and passion for helping others. She loves to make sure her patients feel comfortable and understand the process of their treatment and receiving the best customer service. Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time crafting with her bestie, embarking on road trips, photography, going to concerts/ music festivals and cherishing moments with family and friends and her dog Sophie. These interests keep her balanced and inspired, both personally and professionally.
Meet Ashley, our enthusiastic Registered Dental Assistant! After graduating from Kaplan College in 2012, Ashley earned her certification and is licensed to take x-rays. She’s currently expanding her expertise by studying for Dental Hygiene. Ashley works closely with Dr. Kimmel on all-on-4/full mouth rehab implants and loves witnessing the joy on patients’ faces as they leave with their new smiles. Originally from Midland, Texas, she enjoys water sports and beach days with her two kids, Colsyn and Paxsyn. Fun fact: Ashley was named “Most Fun Dental Assistant” at the 2019 Smiles at Sea dental education cruise among over 600 attendees!
Meet Kenia, Kenia was born in Houston, Texas, and relocated to Kyle at the age of three, where she has lived ever since. She has over four years of experience in the dental field and is passionate about her work. Kenia finds great joy in helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles and truly values the appreciation patients express for the care she provides.
Outside of dentistry, Kenia enjoys spending time outdoors—especially swimming in the river and hiking. She also loves making memories with her daughter, Xitlali, and cherishes family trips and quality time together.
Ernesto grew up in Cuba. In 2006, he completed his studies as a Dental Prosthetic Technician in Guatemala, where he worked for eight years. Ernesto met his wife in Guatemala, and his son was born soon after. In 2015, he moved to the USA, allowing him to continue growing in the dental field, particularly with implanted dentures. Ernesto loves to continue his education by attending dental laboratory seminars and conferences. When not at work, Ernesto likes to spend time with his family and dog (Dogui). He also enjoys watching sports, especially baseball.
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