Dr. Hilda Yáñez was raised in a small Texas border town named Eagle Pass. She always had a passion for helping others and dreamt of becoming a dentist. She earned her Bachelor of Sciences degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University Of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She was the first in her family to go to college and earn a Doctorate. This brought many challenges she had to overcome. This is why Dr. Yáñez finds it important to be active in the community, provide oral health to underserved communities, help promote healthcare careers, and provide mentorship.

With being past President of the Greater San Antonio Hispanic Dental Association, current board member of the San Antonio Christian Dental Association, working in public health, and many other community involvements. She strives to make a positive change by encouraging growth and bettering the communities. 

Dr. Yáñez is most passionate about being a mother to her children Faith, Destiny, and Nathan. Another fun fact about Dr. Yanez is she enjoys strength and endurance training and often describes it as her therapy. She also enjoys doing anything that involves working with her hands, from crafting to working on her car. 

If you are looking for a down-to-earth dentist that makes you forget you are at the dentist, You have found the dentist for you; it is time to meet Dr. Yáñez. You often see her laughing and dancing throughout the office. She takes dentistry seriously but not herself!