Dr. Dana Doan

Dr. Dana Doan is a board-certified pediatric dentist who truly believes in the early prevention of dental problems and educating families about life-long healthy teeth. She uses age-appropriate techniques to provide exceptional care for you and your children. Getting to know the uniqueness of each child, building a trusting relationship, and understanding each family’s individual needs are how she delivers gentle dentistry and creates positive dental experiences. In college, while teaching kindergarten and first grade Sunday school, Dr. Doan realized how rewarding it was to work with children, so she pursued a career that did just that!

Dr. Doan has been a life-long resident of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas at Arlington with an undergraduate degree in Biological Science. After graduating with second scholastic honors from her class at Baylor college of Dentistry, she embarked on her dream to become a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist.

Dr. Doan completed her pediatric dental residency and received a Master of Science in Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. During residency she gained knowledge in all phases of pediatric dentistry, including comprehensive oral health care for the well child, the medically compromised child and the child with special health care needs. Extensive experience is provided in the areas of sedation, analgesia and general anesthesia to deliver quality dental care.

After completing residency and gaining experience in private practice for several years, Dr. Doan (“Dr. Dana” as children call her) decided to move back to the DFW area to open a one-of-a-kind pediatric dental practice. She is excited to now have the opportunity to give back to her community.

When not at the office, Dr. Doan likes to spend time with her husband Peter, their dog Lucky, and catching up with friends. Her other hobbies include traveling, cooking, playing board games, and working out!

honor and awards:

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Diplomat
  • Certificate of Residency of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Master of Science in Dentistry
  • Second Scholastic honors for the Dental Class of 2011
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
  • Dean’s Honor List
  • Summa Cum Laude Graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington
  • Golden Key International Society Member
  • Outstanding Teacher Award at First Lady of Fatima Church
  • The State of Texas Honor Graduate (Valedictorian of high school)

volunteer service

  • Texas Mission of Mercy
  • Give Kids a Smile Day
  • Connections Resource Fair for Families of Children with
  • Special Health Care Needs
  • Mentor for the Summer Pre-Dental Enrichment Program
  • Project Dental Awareness
  • Salvation Army
  • Mission Arlington (Allen Saxe Dental Clinic)
  • Sunday School Teacher / Choir Member

profesional organization

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity
  • American Dental Association

Dr. Chelsea Wehr

board-certified pediatric dentist

Dr. Chelsea Wehr is a graduate and former track and field athlete at the University of North Texas. She was a two-time conference champion in Division-1 track. Dr. Wehr attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. While in dental school, Chelsea married her college sweetheart and they welcomed their first son, Harrison. Dr. Wehr decided to stay in Houston to complete further training in pediatric dentistry residency where she served as Chief Resident.

When Dr. Wehr is not working, she spends time with her husband, Jordan, and their children, Harrison and Miles. Dr. Wehr enjoys being outside, running, hiking, and traveling.

Accomplishments

  • Peabody Award: Awarded to outstanding pediatric dentistry resident class of 2021
  • 2020 Star of the South Poster Competition – Second Prize: Primary Herpetic Gingivostomatitis Following Modified Hall Technique: A Case Report
  • 2013 Conference USA Champion Track & Field – Heptathlon

Dr. Kimberly Tran

board-certified pediatric dentist

Dr. Kimberly Tran grew up in Virginia and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She went on to complete her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Tran is most passionate about creating an enjoyable, educational, and positive experience for all her patients. She looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families and is delighted to join the team. During her spare time, Dr. Tran enjoys outdoors activities, traveling, finding new restaurants and dessert bars to try and spending time with her family, especially her nephews and nieces.

Accomplishments

  • Psi Omega National Council Scholastic Achievement Award: Highest GPA
  • President of Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Mikael Garces

board-certified pediatric dentist

Dr. Mikael Garces was born and raised in South Texas on her grandfather’s farm. They raised goats, cows, and enjoyed countless Texas sunsets. Her upbringing has been the framework of her personal and professional career. One of her greatest challenges was moving halfway across the state to pursue her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University at College Station (Whoop!). She loved her time there and found a home away from home with her Aggie family. Many of those friendships continued on to Baylor College of Dentistry where she completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

After receiving her doctorate, she went on to serve with the National Health Service Corps in a community health clinic in rural Colorado. This is where she found her true calling and passion–working with kiddos! Following her commitment, she returned to Dallas to complete her pediatric dental residency at Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Texas Scottish Rite, and Texas A&M College of Dentistry where she received extensive training in special health care needs and comprehensive dental care under both general anesthesia and oral sedation.

Accomplishments

  • NHSC Scholarship Recipient
  • Special Olympics, Special Smiles
  • Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM)

Vanessa

lead registered dental assistant

Vanessa received her Registered Dental Assistant license at Collin College in 2007. Vanessa started in general dentistry, until she realized how much she loved working with kids, so she decided to join the world of pediatric dentistry and has been in the field for over 10 years. She also has the following certifications; coronal polishing, sealant placement, nitrous, and CPR. She maintains her certifications by taking continue education classes every year. Vanessa is also bilingual in English and Spanish.

Outside work and school, Vanessa loves to spend time with her family. Her hobbies include going to museums, traveling, playing soccer, and visiting local coffee shops.

Accomplishments

  • Registered Dental Assistant
  • Certifications: coronal polishing, sealant placement, nitrous oxide monitoring, and CPR

our work is heavily shaped
by our core values

We aim at understanding and caring for patients and colleague’s needs and wants, by attentive listening and putting ourselves in people’s shoes.

We want to keep adapting to different situations, with a desire to learn and striving to be better. Learning new trends and technologies in the industry.

Respect everyone we meet and treat them like we want to be treated. Whether it is a colleague or a patient, understanding and respect matter.

We are the experts in our field. Therefore, it is important to have the courage to do what is right knowing that it is for the better good of the person ahead.

happy kids, happy parents

Best pediatric dental visit we ever had!

Kids were shy at first but everyone was so friendly and personable! Dr. Doan is so passionate about helping children establish habits for life long dental health and suggested personalized recommendations on how to prevent cavities. Kids left with smiles and prizes. I left with so much great knowledge!! The office is cute and aesthetic too!

Katy T.

I would definitely recommend to a friend!

I took my 2 kids under 2 for a routine checkup and was there for maybe 30 minutes but we did not mind a single second. We were called to our room, seen by the dentist, scheduled for the next checkup and out the door quickly. Kids left with smiles and prizes. I left with so much great knowledge!! The office is cute and aesthetic too!

Roxana N.

You can trust her with your child's oral health!

Dr Dana is very knowledgeable and comes highly recommended. With her years of experience , she will try to do what is best for each child. As a mother, she will instill her own knowledge to share with new parents to not only improve oral. Kids left with smiles and prizes. I left with so much great knowledge!! The office is cute and aesthetic too!

Monica W.

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