Our team is committed to working together to ensure that every Austin Dental Spa experience exceeds our patients’ expectations. We invite you to learn more about the members of our exceptional team who have been hand-selected by our cosmetic dentist, Mark Sweeney, DDS.
More ReviewsI have seem a good amount of dentists in the last 40 years but none of them are as great as Dr. Sweeney and his staff. The atmosphere is so comfortable and soothing. The staff is SO friendly and caring! DR Sweeney absolutely excellent!! I can’t say enough goofs things about this office.
Carl Schweikert
November 13, 2019
Jenny – Practice Coordinator
Jenny has been with Austin Dental Spa since Dec 2017. She was born and raised in Indiana, where she started her career in dentistry as a dental assistant over 20 years ago. She enjoys what she does and loves connecting with our patients and learning how she can help them. But her favorite part of her job is seeing a patient’s face when they love their smile.
Jenny moved to Austin in 2010 and absolutely loves all things Texas but also loves making it back to Indiana to visit her family as often as possible.
She loves the desert of west Texas, being outside, and Jeep rides with the windows down. But she just as much loves walking the Domain hunting for cute new shoes, grabbing yummy take-out, and heading home to snuggle with her kitties, Finch and BabyCat.
Cara – Dental Hygienist
Cara Harstad originally attended Texas Tech for education, then made the switch to dentistry and became a Registered Dental Assistant in 2012. After working at Austin Dental Spa for three years, she went back to school in San Antonio and graduated with her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2017. She is currently a Registered Dental Hygienist at Austin Dental Spa. She prides herself by caring for her patients’ general well-being and is at her best when helping other people feel great about themselves.
In April of 2020, she gave birth to her son Greyson! Cara is absolutely loving motherhood. As a naturally competitive Aries, she likes playing any type of game, listening to live music, and spending time with family and friends. Cara and her partner love to travel and go on unique adventures!
Bianca – Dental Hygienist
Bianca grew up in a small Texas town called Alice before graduating from Coastal Bend College with her Dental Hygiene degree in 2018. She takes pride in her work! Most of all, Bianca enjoys caring for her patients and building personal relationships during every appointment.
In her spare time, Bianca and her partner often have fun with her rescue dog, Mint, at Bark Park or relax at home! Whether it’s a trip to the beach or the mountains, Bianca is always ready to travel.
When tuning into television, Bianca enjoys watching a captivating TV series or MLB games while rooting for her team of choice, the Houston Astros. Bianca is also very competitive while playing pickleball, she loves to go out on the court and play with friends! Bianca is also incredibly family-oriented and takes every opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones.
Casey – Registered Dental Assistant
Casey started her dental assistant career when she joined the United States Air Force in 1999. After the Air Force, she settled in Colorado before moving to Texas in 2013. Casey’s favorite part of being a dental assistant is changing how people think about going to the dentist.
Outside of work, Casey enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and dog. She also loves to travel, participate in sports, do crafts with the kids, and play games with the family.
Martha – Registered Dental Assistant
Martha joins Austin Dental Spa with many years of experience in the dental world. She originally earned her dentistry degree in Mexico, where she is originally from, and worked there for a number of years. In 1995, she decided to move to Austin, Texas, where she began working as a dental assistant.
With her extensive knowledge and professional experience in the dental industry, Martha is dedicated to helping patients feel as comfortable as possible all while making sure their visit to Austin Dental Spa is the best it can be when it comes to dental and oral health care treatment.
Personally, Martha is a Longhorn Mom and very proud of her daughter, Adriana, who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. When Martha is not working with patients, she enjoys walking, reading, listening to music, shopping, and spending time with her daughter.
Suezette – Registered Dental Assistant
Suezette was born and raised right here in Austin, Texas. She has been happily married for 13 years and has one 29-year-old son and four grandchildren. Family time is very important to her, and she always ensures that her family is her number-one priority. She enjoys outdoor fun and dancing with family and friends.
Suezette has been a dental assistant for a little over 25 years, and she is very good at her job! Making patients feel at home and developing a friendship with each and every one of them is a major part of her skillset in the office. Patient comfort is number one. Patients can have a lot of anxiety coming to the dental office, and Suezette wants to make sure they feel safe and comfortable. “Helping patients love their smile again is a wonderful feeling,” she says. “I truly believe that a healthy, beautiful smile boosts one’s confidence and can change both their personal and professional life.”
Stephanie – Financial Coordinator
Stephanie is the financial coordinator at Austin Dental Spa and has been in the dental field since 2013. She feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in both the back office as a dental assistant and multiple positions in the front office, which gave her “a great perspective” of the dental world.
Stephanie moved to Austin four years ago from her hometown of Conroe, TX, and quickly found her new dental home at Austin Dental Spa. In her free time, you’ll likely catch Stephanie somewhere outdoors – whether it’s a new camping spot, hiking, or enjoying some of Austin’s live music scene. Stephanie loves meeting new people and looks forward to building many new patient relationships at Austin Dental Spa!
Jen – Front Desk Coordinator
Jen started with Austin Dental Spa in 2016 bringing with her 24 years of experience as a chairside dental assistant, dental assisting instructor, treatment coordinator and office manager. She moved to Dallas in 2023 with her cat Jinx and they both returned a year later. A lesson learned that while the big city offers a lot, there is no place better than Austin – and no place better than Austin Dental Spa!
In 2019, Jen traded in her Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 for a Trek road bike and, as she explains, rides for distance – not speed. “I would much rather be doing something outside and I love a challenge, so cycling is a perfect fit – and Austin is the perfect place to be outside”. When not on her bike or loving on her cat, you can find Jen learning something new, or finding ways to laugh and have fun.
Susan – Licensed Massage Therapist
Susan was born and raised in El Paso, TX but now considers Austin home after living here for the past 20+ years. A 1994 graduate of UT Austin’s Radio-TV-Film program, Susan built a thriving career in film production, starting as an extras casting director on Selena, production secretary on Miss Congeniality, and and assistant director on numerous films and TV shows (Boyhood, Sin City, Machete, Death Proof, From Dusk Till Dawn, Nashville), to name a few.
After 20 years in the “biz,” Susan retired from film production to transition to a career in massage therapy. She completed her training at Austin’s Lauterstein-Conway Massage School and Clinic in 2017, and is grateful to have found a home at Austin Dental Spa (ADS) where she can provide a calm distraction to anxious patients, easing them with a compassionate touch and a warm smile.
In addition to the patients, Susan loves her ADS family, who provide a lively, fun work environment. Now that there’s time and space in her life, Susan is gradually returning to her initial passion of writing and developing her own movie scripts and TV shows.
Contact Our Team Today
Isn’t it time you did something nice for yourself? Haven’t you waited long enough to treat yourself to a relaxing day at the spa, let alone the smile of your dreams? If you aren’t completely satisfied with the appearance of your teeth, there is no better way to make a change than with an Austin Dental Spa smile makeover. You will enjoy a relaxing mini-vacation right here at our dental spa in Central Texas while achieving a long-awaited dream. There’s no better combination out there! Contact us today to schedule your consultation, and begin the journey to the smile you desire in the luxury you deserve.