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Steve Hernandez, DDS, is a highly regarded professional in pediatric dentistry at Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry, with locations in Austin, Texas. He offers composite fillings, hospital dentistry, Invisalign®, white fillings, and conscious sedation, plus laser dentistry, state-of-the-art digital X-rays, and he specializes in treating patients with special needs.)

Dr. Steve received his Bachelor of Science from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. He completed two years of residency in pediatric dentistry, receiving certificates from Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, and Baylor College of Dentistry.

With deep roots in Texas, Dr. Steve is passionate about serving his community. Notable titles of service include southwest district member of the Scientific Planning Committee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, rotarian, and Major in the United States Air Force Reserve. Along with his wife, Dr. Angie, Dr. Steve was formerly on the Board of Directors of the Lake Travis Education Foundation. Dr. Steve has also happily served for years as a Board member of the Highland Lakes Health Partnership.

His awards include 2008 Lake LBJ Citizen of the Year, and in 2009, the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the board of directors of the Highland Lakes Health Partnership, serving and overseeing the formation of a charity dental in the Highland Lakes area. In 2011, he was honored as Officer of the Quarter for Lackland AFB 433AW. In addition, he has been a part of many community organizations and missions, treating hundreds of patients at no cost to them while recruiting multiple Texas dentists.

To maintain his cutting edge knowledge in the industry, Dr. Steve maintains his affiliations with many organizations that include the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Texas Association of Pediatric Dentistry. Also, a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Steve served as President of the Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry in 2014, after holding nearly every office prior to his appointment. Dr. Steve is proud supporter of the Center for Child Protection, and performed in their "Dancing with the Stars Austin" 2018 fundraiser. 

Dr. Steve began attending the AAPD Leadership institute at the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago in 2019. This Institute is a place where Pediatric Dentists hone their philosophical and operational approaches, to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He anticipates completion in 2021. 

Dr. Steve welcomes new and existing patients to Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry.

Since graduating from Boston University Dental School in 1983, Dr. Templer has kept up a continuous commitment to educating himself in his field, adding new skills, and staying current on innovations and technology.

He has completed the Postdoctoral Course in Conscious Sedation at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, External Postdoctoral Courses in Implant Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry and a Maxi Course in Oral Implantology. His other accomplishments include a Mini-residency in Implant Dentistry at Tufts University.

Dr. Templer is a member of the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. At the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies, Dr. Templer continues to hone the skills and principles of quality, successful dentistry, thorough patient care, and effective dental practice.

You might find Dr. Templer fishing, motorcycling, and traveling when he’s not in the office providing his knowledgeable service and skilled dental care.

Deborah Troy, DDS, affectionately known as Dr. Debbie, is a skilled pediatric dentist at RyeSmiles Pediatric Dentistry in Rye, New York who has earned the trust of the community. 

Dr. Debbie received her dental degree from Columbia University‘s College of Dental Medicine and completed her specialty training at Schneider’s Children’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJMC). She was appointed Chief Resident during her last year of training and received her specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1991. Dr. Debbie has also completed a one-year general practice residency program at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Currently, she is a voluntary attending at Cohen Children’s Medical Center at LIJMC-NSMC and continues to teach the pediatric dental residents in the clinic at the hospital. Dr. Debbie was awarded “Attending of the Year” in 2009 by the residents at Cohen Children’s Medical Center for her outstanding guidance and support.

Debbie is a long-standing member of the American Dental Association, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Her practice has been an integral part of the community for over twenty years, serving not only areas within Westchester County but also Connecticut. She and her staff lecture for colleagues, residents, and pediatricians and visit schools throughout the area to increase dental awareness.

Dr. Debbie has been named a “Top Dentist” in the Westchester Magazine every year since it began recognizing exceptional pediatric dentists in 2009.

Dr. Debbie is a long-time resident of Rye, involved in many community services throughout the area and surrounding neighborhoods. Annually, she offers her services to the Headstart Programs in the area, to those children unable to receive proper dental care. Her hobbies include anything “artsy”, sitting by the ocean and hot yoga. She has raised her three children Andrew, Tyler, and Madison (now all over 20!), here in Rye with her husband Andrew.

Charles Yau, DDS, known by his patients as Dr. Charles, is one of the trusted pediatric dentists at RyeSmiles Pediatric Dentistry located in Rye, New York.

Dr. Charles was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As the oldest with four younger sisters, he loved growing up with a large family.

After completing his bachelor’s degree in mathematical biology from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Charles received his dental degree from Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine. He then completed his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York City, where he served as Chief Resident his last year.

Dr. Charles is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, where he is a board certified diplomate.

Like some of his patients, Dr. Charles was born without one of his adult teeth! Dr. Charles enjoys visiting schools, speaking about the importance of oral health, and volunteering his time at community outreach events. His hobbies include trying not to eat everything, constantly fixing his car, hoping to regrow his head hair, maintaining his saltwater aquarium, and spending time with his ever-expanding family.

Dr. Charles and his family moved to Rye, New York, in 2018, and his four children attend the Rye Public Schools. Go Osborn bears!

After receiving a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley, Dr. Moayeri attended the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and graduated with a DDS degree in 1994. He has attended several continuing education courses to keep up with the latest advances in dental technology.

Dr. Moayeri is also an attorney and received his JD degree from Southwestern School of Law. Besides serving as an expert witness in court cases, he has lectured in legal aspects of dentistry.

He is an active member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and American Bar Association.

On a personal level, he enjoys traveling, photography, and snow skiing, as well as being the favorite uncle to his five lovely nieces.

Staci Brunell, DMD, (aka "Dr. Staci") is an experienced pediatric dentist at Rifkin Dental in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Dr. Staci earned her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and her dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She then completed a one-year general practice residency at Phelps Memorial Hospital through New York Medical College. Following her general dentistry training, Dr. Staci undertook a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where she served as Chief Resident and consistently volunteered her time and services to promote positive dental health among children and adolescents.  

In 2017, Dr. Staci was the recipient of the prestigious Pediatric Dentistry Award from the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the New York State Dental Association. Dr. Staci is also proficient in Spanish.

Dr. Staci currently lives in Westchester County with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Nash. When not working, Dr. Staci can be found shopping locally, listening to country music, rooting for her favorite New York sports teams, or spending time with family at the lake or beach.