Our team at Tech Ridge Dental: 
Dr Sean, Dr Minnie, Ellen, Lucy, Teresa, Yamila, Lauren, Lina, Maddie, Lindsey, and Ken.

Dr. Sean Ma grew up in San Antonio and attended the University of Texas at Austin.  He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX.  After receiving his dental degree, he continued his education with an advanced dental residency at the University of Texas San Antonio dental school.  Dr. Sean has extensive training in sedation dentistry, wisdom teeth removal, root canals, and implant dentistry.  Dr. Sean takes pride in giving his patients the best options for their dental care and guiding them to make the correct decision for their oral health.
Dr. Sean loves being able to serve the Austin community.  In his free time, Dr. Sean enjoys pickleball, esports, and spending time with his wife, 2 kids, and dog.

Dr. "Minnie" Minhha Nguyen Ma was raised in Arlington, TX and attended the Texas A&M University in College Station. She then attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX where she earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery.  Dr. Minnie also did her general dentistry residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio dental school, receiving extensive training in cosmetic, surgery, and implant dentistry. Dr. Minnie loves to educate her patients, develop a trusting relationship, and then help them find ways to improve their dental health.
Dr. Minnie is fluent in Vietnamese.  In her free time, she enjoys knitting, reading, cooking and snuggling with her husband, their two kids, Ellie and Evan, and the family dog, Alfred.
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​Ellen is our amazing hygienist and has been a part of the TRD team since 2013.  She is a native of New Mexico and was inspired by her older sister, who is also a hygienist, to pursue a career in preventative health.  She received her Bachelors of Science degree in dental hygiene from the University of New Mexico.  Ellen has a keen interest in soft tissue abnormalities and takes much pride in her oral cancer screenings.  She finds it very rewarding when she is able to develop good relationships with her patients and help them improve their oral condition which leads to improvement in her patients’ quality of life.  Ellen enjoys spending time with hubby, drawing, exploring Austin, and playing endless amounts of indoor and beach volleyball.

Lucy is our gifted hygienist and is born and raised locally in Temple, TX.  She received her degree in dental hygiene from Temple College. Lucy loves to get to know her patients and provide them with the best care possible, patiently explaining treatment options. Lucy has a talent for riding horses. Lucy enjoys spending time with her fiance exploring all that Austin has to offer.

Teresa (bio coming soon)

Yamila is our warm hearted dental assistant. Born and raised in Austin, TX, Yamila received her dental assisting license from the Austin Dental Assisting School in Round Rock.  Yamila loves to get together with her tight knit family for dinner or just because. Yamila is also immensely enjoying motherhood and all the experiences that come with it.

Lauren is our detail oriented dental assistant. Born and raised locally in Thorndale, TX, Lauren comes from a family of 5 siblings!  Lauren is very family oriented, always available to take care of her large family.  When she's not driving around Texas to visit her family, Lauren loves to explore Austin and the surrounding areas for fun adventures. Lauren received her dental assisting license from Austin Dental Assisting School in Round Rock, TX.  

 

Lina (bio coming soon)

Mercedez (bio coming soon)

Lindsey is our beloved schedule coordinator.  She is originally from San Antonio but has lived in Austin for 10 years.  Lindsey enjoys greeting every patient with a smile as they walk through the front door.  Her personality is as bright as her red hair!  In her free time, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her husband, son, cooking and binge watching Netflix.

Ken is our amazing office manager and insurance coordinator.  Having worked at Dell Inc. in Round Rock and Blizzard Entertainment in Austin and Irvine, CA, Ken takes pride in bringing a successful corporate experience to a small business.  He is passionate about bringing customer service to the dental field and believes that with the mentality of serving the patients, along with the expert skills of Dr. Sean and Minnie, Tech Ridge Dental can provide the best experience in dental care.  Ken is also an active member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers.
Having grown up in San Antonio and having attended the University of Texas at Austin, Ken is a big Spurs fan and  Longhorns football fan.  When possible, he enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations with his wife and 2 kids.