Meet the Staff


Dr. Brandi Lindsey and Dr. Keith Gressell at Uvalde Dental aim to provide individuals with a comfortable and relaxing environment where we strive to exceed your expectations through professional results and our friendly staff.

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Janie Avila (RDA)

DSC_0575cs.jpgJanie is a registered dental assistant, has been at our practice for almost 18 years. She is originally from Carrizo Springs, TX but has resided in Uvalde for 20 years. She graduated from Carrizo Springs High School and received her Associates of Science degree in Business from Southwest Texas Junior College. She earned her RDA with her passed experience and when mandated in 2006, earned her title with resource classes taken at UTSA in San Antonio.

Janie is married to Robert Silva, from Uvalde. Her blended family consists of her 2 boys, Justin and Quentin, his 2 children Brianna and Arrlo. Janie was blessed with a one year old granddaughter named Aria. Together they have adopted 3 four legged children: Blanca, LuLu (Chihuahuas) and the newest member Duke (Rottweiler). Janie enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her blended family.


Melissa Hohman (RDH)

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Melissa grew up living in Uvalde and surrounding Hill country areas, where she is a 2004 graduate of Utopia High School. She continued her education at SWTJC and Coastal Bend College in Beeville, TX, earning an associates of applied science degree in dental hygiene.

She enjoys constantly learning what’s new in dental hygiene and prevention. She prides herself in being gentle, yet thorough.

She said yes to her newlywed husband, Tyrel in April 2013 and they enjoy spending time with their Doberman pinscher, Diesel, who loves to run and play at their family’s ranch in Utopia.

She enjoys relaxing by the river, traveling, working out and spending time with her family and friends.


Sharon Ross (RDH)

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Sharon is a registered dental hygienist living in D’Hanis where she is a long time resident of 37 years. She is a graduate of D’Hanis High School and the University Of Texas Health Science Center Of San Antonio where she received her Dental Hygiene certification. She has 15 years experience as hygienist with five of those being in a small town setting which she enjoys most.

Sharon is married to Joseph Ross, formerly of Uvalde and they have three children Trent, Kayci and Tiernan.

She enjoys the company of friends and family. She keeps busy with the many activities of her kids throughout the year and family outing.


Cynthia Mena (Office Manager)

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Cynthia was raised in Uvalde till the age of 11 than moved to Ontario, OR, where she graduated from Ontario High School. After graduation, she attended Boise State University and moved to Boise, Idaho. She worked at DirectTV as an account manager for 10 years and continued to go to school part time.

She moved back to Uvalde about 7 years ago to help out her parents and her family. She enjoys spending time with her nephews, father and friends. She loves to travel, reading, the outdoors, reading, and relax at home.

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Our Location

116 N 5th St. | Uvalde, TX 78801

Hours Of Operation

*Please note we are open on select Mondays and Fridays.

Monday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed