About Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
Children’s Dental Care in Austin
Dental care is important at every age. However, focusing on dental care and establishing good dental habits at a young age can set the foundation for dental care through the years. If you want to make your child feel excited about their oral health as they grow, we hope you consider us! At Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry, our pediatric dental services ensure your child’s experience with dentistry is delivered with quality and encouragement.
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Meet Dr. Sherwood
Dr. Sherwood was born in Panhandle, TX, where his upbringing in a small town provided diverse opportunities in sports, music, and livestock raising at the Carson County Stock Show.
His undergraduate years at the University of Texas at Austin marked the beginning of lasting friendships and was where he met Krista, his future wife. Attending dental school in San Antonio at the University of Texas Health Science Center, he discovered his passion for Pediatric Dentistry. Not too far later, he earned his DDS degree with Cum Laude honors in 1996, followed by a post-doctoral residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Sherwood has been practicing in Austin since 1998. His dedication extends to caring for children with special needs, drawing from his personal experience as the father of a child with cerebral palsy. Dr. Sherwood, along with his wife Krista, has served tirelessly in assisting children facing severe disabilities. The couple, proud parents to Grant, Gabby, Garrett, and Gregory, is actively involved in Grace Covenant Church.
Outside his dental practice, Dr. Sherwood enjoys culinary pursuits, exercise, family movie nights, and playing fetch with Daisy, their beloved Golden Retriever.
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Say Hello to Our Team!
From tots to teens, our team works diligently with their years of experience to cultivate positive dental experiences that lead to a healthy smile! Get to know them below!
Mai Luk, DDS
Dr. Mai Luk steps in for Dr Sherwood from time to time. Her smile is contagious, and her demeanor is instantly welcoming! Dr. Luk was born in Vietnam but grew up in Oklahoma City until her family moved to Austin during her freshman year in high school.
Dr. Luk graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2002 with a BA in Biology. After starting a family, she went back to school for dentistry. In 2016, Dr. Luk graduated with honors from UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and subsequently was accepted into the Pediatric Residency Program there. She completed her 2-year residency in June of 2018.
Dr. Luk’s training includes extensive experiences in sedation, dental trauma, and treating children with special health care needs.
Blanca
As our Lead Dental Assistant, Blanca has been with Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry since 2001 and says she loves helping children care for their smiles. A native of Honduras, Blanca is married with two children, Vicki and Dani. In her spare time, Blanca enjoys caring for her family, including her four Chihuahuas.
Mary
There’s something about Mary! Whether it’s her ready smile or compassionate care of every patient, your day is always better after seeing her! Originally from Central Wisconsin, Mary has called Austin home since moving here in the 1990’s. Mary’s experience in the dental field spans over 20 years, and she is well-versed in all aspects of dental assisting.
In her free time, Mary enjoys spending time with friends and family and has especially enjoyed attending gymnastics competitions while raising her two beautiful daughters. A lover of travel, gardening, and listening to live music, Mary enjoys staying active and participating in all the fun things that Austin and Central Texas have to offer!
Sarah
Sarah has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2018 and moved to Austin from Hastings, MN! Outside of her work at Dr. Sherwood’s, Sarah likes running, hiking, paddle boarding, and spending time with her husband, baby daughter, and two dogs, Stella and Winston.
Andrea
Andrea is originally from Abilene, TX, and has 15+ years of experience in the dental field. Andrea has always had a passion for dentistry and says she truly values the relationships she’s built at Dr. Sherwood’s office. In her free time, Andrea loves being outdoors and spending time with her family.
Marna
Marna, one of our registered dental hygienists, has worked with Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry since 2010. Since then, Marna has regularly stepped up to support our team whenever needed, and she also served as an instructor at Skyview Dental Careers from 2018-2020. Outside of work, Marna is active in her church and enjoys home improvement projects and lake time with her family.
Valarie
Valarie is the Hygiene Scheduling Coordinator for our practice. Valarie coordinates all pre-appointment details, including health history updates and screening processes. Valarie joined Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry in 2022, bringing many years of medical practice administration experience to our team. Outside of work, Valarie stays busy with her family and enjoys Austin’s live music offerings.
Tayde “Ty”
Tayde (or Ty) is the Administrative Director and Treatment Coordinator for our practice. Ty expertly assures that Dr. Sherwood’s schedule runs smoothly and that your family’s information is current and complete.
Ty came to our practice as a temporary assistant in 2017, and after only a short time, our team unanimously agreed we wanted her here permanently—whatever it would take! Ty is a Certified Dental Assistant—the highest level of certification, which is only obtained after the highest levels of education and experience.
Ty previously served as a surgical dental assistant at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Outside of work, Ty enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 sons, and is very active in her church.
David
David, our Business Manager, handles the insurance and accounting processes for Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry and coordinates advertising and community/school support functions for our practice. David joined the Sherwood team in 2006 and lists Dr. Sherwood’s commitment to excellence as his favorite part of working here!
David also has a successful real estate business that spans over 29 years. When he isn’t working, David enjoys traveling, investing, home improvement, and family time.
