Our team at Tech Ridge Dental:  Dr Sean, Dr Minnie, Ellen, Paige, Yamila, Lauren, Lina, Lindsey, Chrissy, 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 feels very fortunate to be able to serve in the Austin community, and has volunteered at the Texas Mission of Mercy, a program that provides thousands of dollars of free dental care for Texas residents.
Dr. Sean is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Texas Dental Association (TDA), and the Capital Area Dental Society (CADS).  In his free time, Dr. Sean enjoys golfing, esports, and spending time with his wife and two kids.

 

Dr. Minhha Nguyen Ma (nicknamed Minnie) 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. At that time, she also met and married the love of her life, Dr. Sean Ma. Dr. Minnie has received additional training in advanced dentistry at the University of Texas at San Antonio dental school.  Dr. Minnie loves to educate her patients, develop a trusting relationship, and then help them find ways to improve their dental health.
Dr. Minnie has had extensive training in cosmetic, surgery, and implant dentistry. In her free time, she volunteers with the Texas Mission of Mercy, non-profit dental organizations, that provide much needed dental care for children and adults.  Dr. Minnie is also an active member of the Women of Austin Dental group.
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.

 

Paige is our gifted hygienist and is born and raised locally in Taylor, TX. Paige has been on the TRD team since 2016. She received her degree in dental hygiene from Temple College. Paige loves to get to know her patients and provide them with the best care possible, patiently explaining treatment options. Paige has a talent as a professional photographer, specializing in wedding and family photos. Paige enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids exploring all that Austin has to offer.

 

Yamila is our wonderful 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 amazing 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.  

 

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.

 

Chrissy is our detail oriented treatment coordinator and has been a part of the TRD team since 2013.  She excels at patient communication and helping patients to understand and improve their oral health.  In her spare time, Chrissy loves to spend time with her husband, 2 sons, and their four dogs.

 

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.