Education
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency – New York University – New York, NY
- DMD – University of Illinois Chicago – Chicago, IL
- BS, Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Lehigh University – Bethlehem, PA
Professional/Awards
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
About
Dr. Kayla became a pediatric dentist because of the positive difference a healthy smile made in her own childhood. She loves putting a smile on her patients’ faces by creating a relaxing and comforting environment for her patients and seeing those patients gain more confidence in their smiles. Dr. Kayla and her fiancé, Don, love staying active, travelling, and trying new things together. They are extremely excited to be a part of the DFW community! In her free time, Dr. Kayla loves yoga, playing tennis, and spending time with her friends and family.
Education
- Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry – NYU Langone – Nashville, TN
- DMD – Temple University – Philadelphia, PA
- MS, Medical Technology – Thomas Jefferson University – Philadelphia, PA
- BS, Life Science – Penn State University – State College, PA
Professional/Awards
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Temple University Alumni Association
About
Dr. V enjoys building relationships with her patients and their families while teaching them about the importance of oral health. She values creating a relaxed environment to make her patients feel at ease and alleviate any fears they have about visiting the dentist. Dr. V and her husband have two beloved sons and enjoy being involved in their local church. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new foods, traveling, and baking! Fun fact: she enjoys belting out a good Disney song even if she doesn’t know all the words!
Education
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency – University at Buffalo – Buffalo, NY
- DDS – University of Colorado – Aurora, CO
- BS, Biology – Regis University – Denver, CO
Professional/Awards
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
About
Dr. Pennywell is passionate about enriching and giving back to the community he is a part of, which led him to pursue dentistry. He is excited to call Texas home, and is especially excited to be a part of the Waxahachie community! He understands how important a healthy and vibrant smile is, so he works hard to ensure every patient will be excited about seeing him for each visit. In his free time, he enjoys writing poetry, working out, hanging out with family and friends, and enjoying a good sporting event. He enjoys eating healthy and really enjoys dishes involving salmon, but can’t resist a big plate of nachos from time to time!
Education
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency – University of Washington & Seattle Children’s Hospital – Seattle, WA
- DDS – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
- MS, Dentistry – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
- BS, Biology & BA, Spanish – Eastern Washington University – Cheney, WA
Professional/Awards
- Hispanic Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Dr. David B. Law Award, University of Washington
- Exemplary Service Award, University of Washington
About
Dr. Medrano became a dentist because he always enjoyed going to the dentist as a child, loves how dentistry combines art and engineering, and enjoys the opportunity to help others. He has volunteered with Medical Teams International, an organization committed to providing lifesaving medical care to those in need in other countries, and looks forward to finding opportunities to serve in the Dallas community. In his free time, Dr. Medrano enjoys attending social events, traveling, cooking, and cycling around the city. His favorite vacation spots usually offer great snorkeling opportunities!
Education
- Pediatric Dental Residency – Louisiana State University – New Orleans, LA
- DDS – Texas A&M – Dallas, TX
- PharmD – University of Texas – Austin, TX
Professional/Awards
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
About
Dr. Phan became a pediatric dentist because he loves working with young patients and helping them develop positive lifelong habits. He enjoys the field of healthcare, and actually possesses 2 doctoral degrees: pediatric dentistry and pharmacy. Dr. Phan and his wife, Tess, have 5 lovely kids. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, traveling, and trying new foods. One of his favorite trips has been taking a week-long road trip from Texas to Alaska to help his friend relocate for work!
Education
- Pediatric Residency – University of Alabama– Birmingham, AL
- PhD, Molecular & Cellular Pathology – University of Alabama – Birmingham, AL
- MS, Clinical Dentistry – University of Alabama – Birmingham, AL
- BDS, Dental Science – Bangalore University – Bengaluru, India
Professional/Awards
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
About
Dr. Mavalli enjoys being a dentist because it gives him the opportunity to have direct interactions with his patients, make them smile, and form long-term relationships. He provides excellent dental care, and has been voted as Mom Approved Dentist in DFW Child Magazine for over 10 years in a row! Dr. Mavalli and his wife have been married for over 20 years and have 2 children, a son and a daughter. They love to spend time traveling, camping, and doing other outdoor activities! He is actively involved in his son’s Boy Scouts program, volunteers at local oral health programs, and participates in Meals on Wheels. He is an avid reader, anything from Dr. Seuss to Carl Sagan, and enjoys going to concerts!
Education
- MSD, Pediatric Dentistry – Louisville, KY
- MDS, Pediatric Dentistry – Meenakshi Ammal Dental College – Chennai, India
- BDS, Dental Surgery – Gitam Dental College – Visakapatnam, India
Professional/Awards
- Fellowship in AEGD department
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Personal
Dr. Yannam became a dentist because as a child she realized dentists help influence and develop positive thinking about oral health for their patients. She enjoys getting to know her patients personally, and watching them grow into amazing people! Dr. Yannam and her husband, Dhiraj have two amazing kids, Devansh and Diya. They enjoy exploring new places, trying new foods, watching movies, and playing games. Dr. Yannam’s favorite food is seafood, and her favorite vacation spot is Ladakh, India!
Education
- Pediatric Dental Residency – Oishei Children’s Hospital
- DDS – University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- BS, Biology – University College at Buffalo
Professional/Awards
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Future Dental Mentorship Committee
- American Academy for Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
- Special Olympics
- Student National Dental Association
Personal
Dr. Krystal Baldwin became a dentist because it brought together her love of art and science. She enjoys making patients feel comfortable, valued, and supported. Dr. Baldwin has won the Women Making History Outstanding Achievement Award and the Pediatric and Community Dentistry Award. She also volunteers with Say YES Saturday Academy, Team Smiles, Head Start Advisory Committee, and Medical Step Elite. She loves to read, sketch, cook, and go horseback riding in her free time!
Education
- Pediatric Residency – Rutgers University – Newark, NJ
- MDS – Saveetha University – India
- BDS – Saveetha University – India
Professional/Awards
- Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Rochester
- Fellowship in Orofacial Pain
- Fellowship in Infectious Disease
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Personal
Dr. George became a dentist because he wanted to help young children laugh and enjoy their time at the dentist. In his free time, he enjoys listening to his daughter sing and play piano, traveling, trying new foods, and riding motorcycles! Dr. George has spoken at an international conference in India on orofacial pain and volunteered with the Special Olympics to provide dental screenings.
Board Eligible Orthodontist
Education
- Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics – Georgia School of Orthodontics
- MS – Operative Dentistry
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, Advanced Education General Dentistry Program
- Bachelor’s in Dental Sciences – Cairo University
Professional/Awards
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontics
- Georgia Dental Association
- Invisalign Fellowship Certification
Personal
Dr. Mohamed El Naga’s passion for orthodontics began when he was young. His older sister, an orthodontist in Egypt, inspired him to follow in her footsteps. He received his Bachelor’s in Dental Sciences from Cairo University and completed his residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at the Georgia School of Orthodontics. He believes that the most rewarding part of being an orthodontist is leaving a lasting impact on his patients, giving them confidence and adding happiness to their lives. Outside of work, Dr. El Naga and his wife enjoy discovering new restaurants, watching movies and sports, and spending time with family and friends. He is also an extreme sports enthusiast, so you might find him bungee jumping, skydiving, or paragliding for fun.