Our Team

The people caring for you.

Different roles. Shared standards. One team committed to doing what's right for you.

The Mercedes Family Dentistry team in Mercedes, TX

Dr. Tony Kim

Dentist

I graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry and have been practicing since 2012. I am particularly passionate about rebuilding smiles affected by significant wear, damage, or missing teeth. These cases require careful planning and attention to function, appearance, and long-term stability.

Good dentistry often involves more than one reasonable path. I care more about getting things right for the patient than about being right myself. Many important decisions live in gray areas, and I take seriously the responsibility to explain the options, trade-offs, and reasoning behind them.

Before becoming a dentist, I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia from 2004 to 2006. That experience broadened my perspective on healthcare and reinforced that every patient brings a different history, priorities, and circumstances. I believe good care begins with understanding the person and helping them understand not only what I recommend, but why.

Leadership Team

Christina Garza
Front Office Lead
Christina oversees scheduling, insurance coordination, and financial arrangements with the same attention to detail that guides every part of our practice. She believes patients deserve clear answers, practical guidance, and a process that feels organized from the very first phone call.
Whether she's helping someone schedule treatment or navigate insurance benefits, her goal is to make every step straightforward and stress-free.
Mario Rodriguez
Clinical Operations Lead
Mario thrives where adaptability matters most. He keeps treatment moving efficiently while making sure patients always know what to expect. Whether coordinating treatment, solving unexpected challenges, or stepping in wherever he's needed, he's often the person connecting everything behind the scenes.
His versatility helps every visit feel organized, even when the day doesn't go according to plan.
Belinda Ramirez
Hospitality Lead
Belinda believes hospitality begins long before treatment starts. She looks for small opportunities to make patients feel welcomed, supported, and comfortable from the moment they arrive.
Her attention to people helps create an environment where patients feel cared for, not simply checked in.

Dental Hygienists

Frollene Turner
Registered Dental Hygienist
Frollene is known for her meticulous approach to preventive care. She follows each patient's progress over time, helping healthy habits become lasting improvements.
For her, success isn't just a great cleaning. It's helping patients need less dentistry over time.
Javier Aguirre
Registered Dental Hygienist
Javier is always looking for better ways to deliver preventive care. He combines technical precision with a commitment to continual learning, helping ensure our preventive care continues to evolve alongside the latest evidence.