Welcome to Pediatric Dentistry of San Antonio.
Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Derrick Cantu
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. 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!
DR. DAVID KEETON
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. David Keeton is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who attended pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center after completing dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. He joins our team all the way from Virginia and he has practiced dentistry since 2008. Dr. Keeton is married to his lovely wife, Misty, and has five beautiful children. When not in the office, Dr. Keeton is an avid University of Kentucky sports fan, loves being outside, and spending time with his family.
Meet Our Dental Team
Parker
Business Manager
Parker was born and raised in San Antonio. Parker has over twenty-five years of dental experience. He has been with our team since 2001, and after working for over ten years as an assistant, he received his Bachelors for our team. Parker loves working with children because it allows him to never grow up! Parker uses the skills that he has learned through the years to make both patients and parents feel comfortable with their dental visits. Parker and his wife live in Cibolo with their three children Kaitlynn, William, and Ella. Parker enjoys playing with his kids, antiquing, and he loves to travel to new places.
Flor
Insurance Coordinator
In 2007, Flor graduated from Dental Assisting School at Everest College dental assisting program in Reseda, California. Flor and her husband moved to San Antonio in 2008 and she started work at PDOSA soon afterward as a Registered Dental Assistant. She is now one of the friendly faces you will see when you walk into our office. She and her husband have two beautiful girls, and a Chihuahua/Daushund mix whom she labels as “grumpy.” Flor enjoys reading has even been to book conventions! Flor says she most loves working with children because they always bring the unexpected and are full of fun.
Erin
Surgery Coordinator
Erin grew up in Maple Grove MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. She moved to San Antonio in 1992, and says she doesn’t miss the snow! Erin joined our team as a business assistant in 1999, and specializes in hospital cases and Medicaid. One thing she enjoys most is helping patients and families feel comfortable with treatment. In her spare time, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and her fur babies. In March 2017, she made a trip of a lifetime to Tokyo, Japan, where she had dreamed of going for over 10 years! While in Japan she collected more items for her Hello Kitty collection, ate great food, rode a bullet train, and saw a whale shark! Erin says she is “obsessed” with sloths and even had the opportunity to hold one. Erin also loves to attend rock concerts and travelling to new places.
Laura
Registered Dental Assistant
Born and raised in San Antonio, Laura has been working in dentistry for twenty-five years. She graduated from San Antonio College’s dental assisting program in 1987 and has worked as a dental assistant since that time. Laura has been a member of our team since 1995. She is married and has one daughter. When not at PDOSA, her thrill-seeking family often frequents Six Flags and Sea World to ride the rides! Laura also enjoys watching movies in her spare time. She says she feels most accomplished when she can make a difference in someone’s life and she enjoys working with children because of their curiosity and love of learning.
Imelda
Registered Dental Assistant
Imelda was born in Laredo and grew up in Indiana with her parents and nine brothers and sisters when she was six years old. She became a dental assistant in 1984 and moved back to Texas in 1986 with her husband. Imelda has been married for 28 years and has 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren with one on the way! She started working in pediatric dentistry in 1995 because of her love of children. Imelda is certified in dental x-rays, nitrous oxide, CPR, and sealants. Imelda is trilingual, being fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. She loves working with children because they are easy to work with and there is never a dull moment!
Krystal
Registered Dental Assistant
Krystal was born in San Antonio, however she moved to California with her parents and siblings when she was three years old. She says she moved back to San Antonio as fast as she could and enjoys the life that living in San Antonio offers. Krystal has been a dental assistant since November, 2005, and joined our team in June, 2011. Krystal comes from a large family with six brothers and two sisters, one of which is her twin! She is blessed with her boyfriend, godson, goddaughter, and her fur babies. Her favorite books are the Harry Potter series. In her free time, Krystal enjoys playing softball, camping, and fishing.
Taylor
Registered Dental Hygienist
Taylor is from Leander, Texas, and graduated as valedictorian with a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene at the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio in 2017. Soon after graduation, Taylor joined our team at PDOSA. Taylor loves working with kids and teaching them how to care for their smiles, and is passionate about making children feel comfortable in the dental setting. Taylor is married, and has a Golden Retriever named Sadie. She says she loves being an Auntie to her niece and two nephews. In her free time, you can often find Taylor spending time with family and friends and going to concerts.
Virginia
Registered Dental Assistant
Virginia is a born and raised Texas girl. She is a proud mother of three. Virginia has over 20 years of experience as a dental assistant and enjoys pediatrics because it allows her to fulfill her dedication and strive to do the best at all she does. An avid traveler, she has visited over 25 states! She spends her time away from the office at her boutique, which she is co-owner with her sisters. She enjoys refinishing furniture, biking, and most of all boating with her husband. Her favorite quote is from Maya Angelou, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Christine
Registered Dental Assistant
Christine was born and raised here in San Antonio. She has been married to her husband for 23 years and has four children and two grandcats. After completing dental assisting school in 1998 Christine made her dental home here at PDOSA. After taking a few years off to raise and home-school her children, she made her way back to pediatric dentistry. When not at PDOSA, Christine is active at her church and enjoys singing and playing the flute. She feels most accomplished when she can make the people around her laugh and smile.
Stephanie
Registered Dental Assistant
Stephanie is originally from Mission, Texas, and moved to San Antonio in 2016. Stephanie completed her externship here at PDOSA after dental assisting school and moved right in to her role as Registered Dental Assistant after completion. Stephanie is also bilingual and is proficient in both English and Spanish. Stephanie loves going to Six Flags! She is very family oriented and loves being mom to her Chihuahua, Rosie, and stepmom to three beautiful little girls. An advocate for education, her favorite quote is by Zig Ziglar, “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
Valerie
Receptionist
Valerie is one of the newest members of our team. We are happy to have her join us with 38 years of experience as an administrative assistant. Originally from Southeast Texas, Valerie moved to San Antonio in July of 2020 to be closer to her daughter who attended UTSA, and her son and his family. Recently, Valerie was blessed with her third grandchild and loves being a Nana. In her spare time, she loves to craft, including crocheting, and spending time with her family and her sweet Yorkie, Paisley.
Crystal
Registered Dental Hygienist
Crystal was born and raised in San Antonio, and has never lived anywhere else. She completed her Dental Hygiene degree in 2021 from University of Texas Health Science Center. We are excited to have her as a new member of our team! Crystal has a boyfriend, two dogs, Ash and Tootsie, and two children, one of which just graduated high school and recently moved off to go to college. She loves horses, and hopes to own one someday! Crystal says she enjoys working with children because she feels accomplished when she sees a patient’s oral hygiene improve over time. Never being one to give up, her favorite quote is “She believed she could, so she did.”
