Meet the Team

Dr. Huriega and team | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Each member of our team is dedicated to deliver our best each time you visit. We hope that, as our patient, you’ll find the personal commitment you’re looking for from a dental team that’s qualified, experienced, and caring.

Aldo | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Aldo

Registered Dental Assistant

Education
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental class of 2004

Certifications
Medical CPR, Pit and Fissure sealant Certification, Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring Certification. Registered Dental Assistant.

Continuing Education
Extensive continuing education in Cerec CAD/CAM dentistry, INVISALIGN Clear Aligners, CPR, To raise the Bar on Patient care and Customer Service. Team Building.

Career Achievements
I have been with my current employer Dr. H for 10 years and have been a Registered Dental Assistant for 15 years. I have learned a lot in Customer Service and helping people smile. Being supportive and a Team Builder, It goes a long way and I want to go further.

Why I became a…
Dental Assistant- a smile says a lot about a person, so that’s why when I got hit by my brother (head butt) I was always concerned about how my teeth looked and how could I fix them. That’s when I found a program at San Antonio College that interested me and I was hooked.

Credo
“Find inspiration everywhere, don’t give up and keep learning.”

Hobbies
Hanging out with my kids, either going to the movies, playing basketball or just hanging out at the house watching Netflix and cooking.

Annette | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Annette

Practice Manager

Education
University of Texas at San Antonio – BS kinesiology with a concentration on Athletic Medicine

Certifications
Medical CPR

Professional Memberships
Christian women’s hiking group

Continuing Education
Extensive continuing education with Dental Insurance, Clinical Lectures, Patient care and Customer Service, Patient/client communication. Team Building.

Career Achievements
I started my career in the dental field immediately upon high school graduation. I lived in Austin for 5 years gained a passion for the outdoors, a natural diet and a more holistic approach to whole health. I moved to San Antonio in 2011 to finish my degree , but most importantly ….. I came for the culture, something I felt I lacked growing up. After obtaining my degree I continued into the dental field with “more discipline – ambition – and clarity on patient health.

Why I became a…
Practice manager- Dentistry offers a more personal relationship with people/clients that I value.

Credo
“Ignoring situations does not mean they disappear! Accountability is key.”

Hobbies
Hiking, swimming, running, brunch and family gatherings.

Other interesting information
I was raised in the Barbeque Capital of Texas, Lockhart.

Becky | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Becky

Registered Dental Assistant

Education
Associates in Applied Sciences in Dental Assisting in 1985.

Certifications
Medical CPR, Pit and Fissure sealant Certification, Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring Certification. Registered Dental Assistant.

Continuing Education
Extensive continuing education in Cerec CAD/CAM dentistry, INVISALIGN Clear Aligners, CPR.

Career Achievements
I have been with my current employer Dr. H for 21 years.

Why I became a…
Dental Assistant- Love helping and caring for people.

Credo
“With a bad attitude you can never have a positive Day and with a positive attitude you can never have a bad day.”

Hobbies
Music, gardening, family, Netflix.

Other interesting information
I LOVE LIFE! I LOVE GOD! I LOVE MY FAMILY!

Gwen | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Gwen

Registered Dental Assistant

Education
University of Houston, University of Texas school of Dentistry at Houston. Dental Hygiene certificate 1981 – Present.

Certifications
Medical CPR, Texas Licensure, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, Pit and Fissure application, Laser soft tissue therapy.

Continuing Education
Annually 12 hours of continuing education for license renewal , laser soft tissue therapy , periodontal therapies.

Career Achievements
I have been fortunate to wok in several specialty practices; pediatrics, periodontal, and prosthodontics, as well as family dentistry having the opportunity to be introduced to a broader range of dental services available – I have been blessed with quality employers.

Why I became a…
Dental Hygienist- I always thought I might pursue orthodontics, I took some education courses @ U of H and found that Hygiene would put those 2 things together for me and allow me time for a family, too.

Credo
“To provide quality dental care and education for our patients, success with their dental health.”

Hobbies
Being GIGI to 3 year old granddaughter , spending time at my property with family.

Krista | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Krista

Registered Dental Hygienist

Education
Graduated from UTHSCSA class of 1987 with a Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Certifications
Medical CPR, Pit and Fissure sealant Certification, Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring Certification.

Continuing Education
Extensive continuing education in The Treatment and Management of Periodontal Disease and The use of The Phase Contrast Microscope and Lab Work to treat Disease. Also courses in the Early Detection of Oral Cancer and Oral Pathology, Pharmacology – Sleep Drugs in Dentistry.

Career Achievements
January 3 of 2020 I celebrated my 20th Anniversary working with Dr. Huriega.

Why I became a…
Dental Hygienist – My eldest cousin graduated from dental school when I was in junior high. He suggested the career path and I will forever be grateful to him for that.

Credo
“Never treat a stranger and treat all patients as if they were your favorite family members.”

Hobbies
Photography, Gardening, Dog training – service dogs.

Other interesting information
My dog and I are a certified therapy dog team. We became certified in the spring of 2017 and volunteer predominately in senior care. She is also a member of our organization’s special events team. I serve on the Board of Directors with PAWS FOR SERVICE.

Rachel | San Antonio Dentist | Aesthetic Dental Partners

Rachel

Bio coming soon!