Castellano and Carpenter Dental Associates, P.C.
Welcome to the pediatric dental website of Castellano and Carpenter Dental Associates, P.C.. We provide specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a "child-friendly" environment. As pediatric dentists, we focus on preventive care to help each child have a healthy smile that will last a lifetime.
Dr. Castellano completed his undergraduate training in 1986, at St . Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in biology. Upon graduation he attended the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston and received his DDS degree in 1990. Dr Castellano then completed a one-year residency in advanced general dentistry and later a two year residency to specialize in pediatric dentistry. Both were competed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas (UTHSC-SA). Dr. Castellano is board certified in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Castellano is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the department of pediatric dentistry at UTHSC-SA Dental School. Monthly, he travels to San Antonio to teach and assists the pediatric dental residents with their training. He has authored and co-authored several publications in the dental literature, as well. In November of 2004, and each year since, 2005-2007, Dr. Castellano has been chosen as a "Texas Super Dentist" by the Texas Monthly magazine.
Dr. Castellano has been a Laredoan since 1976. His commitment to oral health care in the Laredo area began in 1992. He has a wife, Vanessa, who is also a dentist and one child, Nicolas. He loves the outdoors and enjoys hunting, running, and biking, and competing in triathlons.
"I would like to welcome you to our practice. I hope our web site provides you with valuable information about our office. If you have any questions that were not answered, please contact us. My staff and I look forward to seeing and visiting with you and your child soon!"
Joe Castellano DDS
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