Meet the Team

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Above (L to R): Dr Schaack, Donna Jo, Jessica, Jodi, Kyla
Below (L to R): Miya, Allie, Teresa

Teresa Shepperd – Office Administrator

Teresa does just about everything for our practice including coordinating your care, scheduling, and financial arrangements.

She started her dental career 31 years ago in Houston and has been here working at this practice in the Hill country for 18 years.

“Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping people and calming their fears of coming to see us. I enjoy being a part of this great practice. It’s more than a job, it’s like family.”

In her spare time she enjoys running, cycling, and enjoying anything outside or water related. She likes spending time with family and friends which includes her beloved fur babies (3 dogs and 1 cat).


ashleyAshley Mills – Registered Dental Hygienist

Ashley Mills, a native Texan, resides near Canyon Lake with her husband, Danny. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, she has worked as a dental hygienist for 17 years.

Ashley chose this profession to educate individuals on enhancing their oral health, which significantly impacts their overall well-being. She takes pleasure in building relationships with her patients and tailoring unique plans to meet their specific requirements.

Beyond the dental office, Ashley is actively involved in managing the couple’s two businesses, traveling, cooking, decorating, contributing to her community, and engaging in outdoor pursuits such as walking and swimming.


ashleyAimee Sailors – Registered Dental Hygienist

Aimee has had the pleasure of making smiles brighter for the last 25 years! She is a proud graduate of UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.

She has a strong passion for patient care, and truly enjoys making people feel comfortable and informed about their dental needs. She and her husband have been raising 3 precious kids in New Braunfels for the last 20 years. They love to travel, hang out with their kids, and enjoy the outdoors.


priscilaPriscila Franco – Registered Dental Hygienist

Priscila Franco is a talented dental hygienist residing in Bulverde, Texas. Priscila was born in Brazil and moved to the United States as a young adult. She brings a unique educational background in both tourism and hospitality, as well as dental hygiene. With a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality, Priscila brings a customer-focused approach to her work, ensuring that each patient receives exceptional care and service. Her additional degree in dental hygiene further enhances her skills and expertise in oral health care and the connection between oral health and systemic health.

Beyond her professional life, Priscila values the importance of spending quality time with her family, exploring new destinations through travel and serving the community. Her love for adventure and creating lasting memories with loved ones fuels her desire to strike a balance between her career and personal life. Priscila’s dedication to oral health, coupled with her passion for family bonding and travel, exemplifies her well-rounded and dynamic personality.


MIYA HOUGHAM – REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Miya is a Registered Dental Hygienist with a passion for listening to each of her patients and discovering each person’s unique situations, educating them, and then building a custom oral healthcare plan to help everyone be the healthiest they can be.

Formerly a pharmacist in South Korea, Miya immigrated to the US when her eldest son was only 4 months old so she and her husband could raise their family in America. She wanted a change in careers and chose dental hygiene because of its proactive approach to healthy living. Having a deep international education and occupational history in the medical field has provided Miya a well developed and unique approach to dental hygiene.

Miya enjoys listening to acoustic music, playing with her two beautiful boys, cooking with her husband, and traveling to beautiful locations with interesting people.


allieAllie Robinson – Dental Assistant


kylaKyla Brewer – Dental Assistant


jessicaJessica Ramos – Patient Care Coordinator


donnaDonna Jo Masoner – Insurance Champion