The Team Behind Your Child’s Care
Derrick Cantu, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Derrick Cantu is a proud father of one very spirited little girl. He lives in San Antonio with his wife Aubrey, daughter Landry, and dog Bertie. Dr. Cantu graduated from Texas A&M University and is proud to be an Aggie! He graduated from dental school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. After graduation, Dr. Cantu continued his specialty education in the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at the same institution. As a dental student and resident, Dr. Cantu has presented research in dental trauma and dental caries in Toronto, Texas, and New York, respectively. Dr. Cantu is board certified with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
As a big kid himself, when Dr. Cantu is not at the office treating patients, he enjoys playing board games with his family and friends, playing golf, playing guitar and performing magic. Your child may have even seen Dr. Cantu perform at their elementary school or local library as a part of a dental education program for children. Dr. Cantu is always more than ready to perform magic tricks for his patients in the office. Dr. Cantu is extremely proud of making dental care for children his life’s work. He is devoted to promoting dental health to the city of San Antonio and is dedicated to creating an enjoyable dental experience for his patients and their parents. He is committed to being an integral part of the team for your child’s health!
What inspired Dr. Cantu to become a pediatric dentist?
Cara Hager, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Cara Hager is passionate about helping children build healthy smiles through preventive, minimally invasive dental care. She has a special interest in early education, cavity prevention, and providing care for children with special healthcare needs, helping families build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Originally from Sugar Land, Texas, Dr. Hager earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Arkansas before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Texas A&M School of Dentistry in 2024. She completed her pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Texas at San Antonio and CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital in 2026 and is currently board eligible with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Outside the office, Dr. Hager enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, seeing the latest movies, and spending time with family and friends. She married her dental school sweetheart, Erik, shortly after graduating dental school, and they are currently expecting their first child, a little boy.
Dr. Hager is excited to continue her career in the San Antonio area and looks forward to helping every child feel comfortable, confident, and cared for at the dentist.
