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Meet the Team

Elizabeth Hernandez, RDA

Dental Assistant

Liz has worked in dentistry for over 29 years, 22 of them as lead dental assistant to Dr. Shults. She has a servant's heart and is dedicated to the comfort and care of each patient that enters our office. Liz keeps busy at home with her family, and her small baking business.

Julia Pichardo

Dental Assistant

As the newest member of the team, Julia brings enthusiasm and joy to her role as a dental assistant, and is always looking for ways to improve the patient experience and support the team! Outside of work, she likes to cheer her boys on in the boxing ring and learn about new technology.

Adriana Puente

Dental Assistant

Adriana is a dental assistant with 10 years of experience providing patient care and doctor support. She adds a contagious giggle to the barn! When she's not at the office, she loves spending time with her family and attending concerts.

Susan Shults

Susan works alongside her husband, Dr. Shults, and the whole team, to keep the office running smoothly by helping out at the front desk, assisting chairside, keeping the flowers in the front blooming and greeting people as they walk in. When not in the office, Susan loves to bake, spend time with her grandchildren and dogs, and volunteer through her church and the Alliance to the Texas Dental Association, and is passionate about providing dental care to underserved communities.

Laura Morales

Front Desk/Lead Scheduler

Anytime you call or come into the office, chances are you'll be greeted by Ariana's cheerful voice. We're not sure where she gets all of her energy from or how she manages to do a hundred things all at once, but we're grateful to have her. When she's not hard at work scheduling your next appointment, she loves spending time with her family and cats!

Becky Carman

Insurance Manager

Becky brings excellent organizational skills and extensive knowledge in dental office administration, patient care coordination and management of all dental insurance. She is our resident office celebration planner and decorator. When she's not processing claims, she and her husband enjoy vacationing in Florida and spending time with their daughters and granddaughter.

Beth "T" Payne

Insurance Hygienist

T brings 47 years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist to the practice. She is known for her gentle touch and commitment to making patients feel comfortable and educated on their oral health. She is an avid reader, runner and proud mom to her son, who is an active duty Senior Chief in the Navy.

Debbie Driffill

Dental Hygienist

Debbie is a graduate of UTHSCSA School of Dental Hygiene, and also has a B.S. in Health Professions Education from Southwest Texas. Our biggest flossing advocate, Debbie has been a dental hygienist with the practice of Gary W. Shults,DDS since 1997. She loves spending time with her 5 grandchildren and her basset hound Harry.  A wonderful embroiderer and sewer, Debbie divides her free time between artistic endeavors and supporting her 2 sons, both high school football coaches, by going to as many games as possible. She is always busy with her 5 grandkids. She loves to talk Texas football while cleaning your teeth!

David Pike

Certified Lab Technician

David has been a certified dental technician for over 45 years, over 16 of them with Dr. Shults. He loves to supply the office with delicious home-grown fruits and vegetables from his backyard garden. When David isn't working in the Lab or garden, he enjoys playing mandolin, guitar and harmonica, and caring for his rescue cat, Junior.

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