Meet The Team

Dr. Ritu Bansal

BDS, MPH

Dr. Bansal has loved dentistry from the beginning. She needed a lot of work as a child who was fearful of going to the dentist and saw the value in having a gentle touch when serving her patients. She enjoys providing conservative, necessary, and esthetic general dentistry to patients of all ages. She values discussing treatment options with her patients and engaging them in their health care.

Everyone has different talents- some can do sports, some can sing, some can even dance. Dr Bansal can’t do any of those things, but she can give a painless injection.

She was the Director of St. Luke’s Dental Health Center in Cedar Rapids , Iowa for 11 years where she provided comprehensive care to children through age of 18 and disabled people of any age

 EDUCATION

· Bachelor of Dental Surgery
· Master’s in Public Health- UT Houston
· Dental Public Health - Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M

 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

· Member of the American Dental Association
· Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Public Health
· Member American Association of Dental Public Health

PERSONAL INTERESTS

When Dr. Bansal  isn’t practicing dentistry, she likes to spend leisure time reading and gardening.  Her life outside of the office revolves around her two daughters and husband. Dr. Bansal is very involved in the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and the McKinney Mercenary Robotics team.

 

Ariel Cano

Receptionist

Ariel grew up in Alabama (Roll Tide!) and now calls Texas home. She has been involved in the dental field for several years now with experience assisting and working at the front desk. Ultimately her goal at the end of the day is to make sure each patient has a great and comfortable experience as she would expect if she was walking in as a patient herself. In her free time, she enjoys making cookies, collecting and nurturing house plants, and spending time with her partner and their Maltese, Chloe.

Pat Curry

Registered Dental Hygienist

Pat started practicing dental hygiene in 1976. She has almost 50 years of providing exceptional care for patients. Along with her gentle and caring demeanor, her advanced training in periodontal therapies helps patients in their journey of keeping their teeth beautiful and gums healthy for a lifetime.  Pat has been an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and has served as a delegate for Texas as well as a mentor for graduating dental hygiene students in the DFW area. Pat was married to Gordon for 35 years. She now  enjoys their five adult children and three grandchildren. 

Amy Stafford

Registered Dental Hygienist

Amy has been practicing dental hygiene for the past 10 years and loves her patients. She really enjoys each patient as she builds long lasting relationships. She is excited to gain the patients’ trust and make them feel comfortable during their dental procedures. She is originally from northern New Mexico and moved to McKinney in 2011. She has 4 kids and 3 Labs, one of each color, and a cat. She loves working with this amazing team!!

Vy Nguyen

Office Manager

Vy graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Microbiology.  She grew up in Mustang, Oklahoma and moved to Texas after graduating from college. Her interest in the dental management began 16 years ago. She worked as an office manager from many years. She finally found an office where she can call home. With years of experience working with dental insurance, her goal is to help patients understand and maximize their dental benefits. She understands that dental insurance can be very confusing to patients. Her mission is to make patients dental visit pleasant, productive, and feasible.  For her enjoyment, she loves to read, play the piano and guitar, and listen to music. 

Grace Hernandez

Dental Assistant

Grace is very passionate about working in the dental field and she loves the experiences that come with it. She always been really interested in the healthcare field and being hands on with what she does. It makes all the difference to her for being a part of a team who helps people achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

Watching her dog Callie play is the best thing to come home to every night, as well as spending time with her husband and family. She loves to swim, bike riding, and listen to different types of music while doing things around the house. Her ideal day is having bonfires, lake days, and get-togethers with friends and family.

Alice Chang

Receptionist

Alice provides her support by helping staff members with various tasks in the office. Her main focus is maintaining proper bookkeeping and fixing any loose ends in the office. Her keen eye for fashion, helps keep the office well decorated. Her favorite quote " To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." She is a true believer in healthy eating and experiencing traditional food around the world.