Dr. Lela Danielle Matthes, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1346551108
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(830) 327-7007About This Provider
Dr. Lela Matthes is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 16 years of experience caring for children's teeth in New Braunfels. She completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry and general practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital, and she earned her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Matthes has a special talent for working with children who have complex medical needs, and she's passionate about giving back to underserved communities through her work with the NYU Outreach Program, where she has provided dental care in Nicaragua, Mexico, Cambodia, and the Dominican Republic. Known locally as "New Braunfels' Tooth Fairy," Dr. Matthes draws inspiration from her childhood spent on a Texas farm and in her grandfather's orthodontic office. She is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Postgraduate Education in Pediatric Dentistry (2 years), Staten Island University Hospital
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, Austin College, Sherman, Texas
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), New York University College of Dentistry
- General Practice Residency (2 years), Staten Island University Hospital, New York
Board Certifications
- Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 06/27/2010
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Beyond the Office
NYU Outreach Program faculty member serving Nicaragua, Mexico, and Cambodia
Provided dental care to underserved populations in Dominican Republic during dental school
Born and raised on a farm in Bay City, Texas
Spent childhood hours in her grandfather's orthodontic office, inspiring her dental career
Known as 'New Braunfels' Tooth Fairy'
Met her husband, Dr. Prospero Matos, in dental school
Enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband
Mother of two daughters: Amelia and Lydia
Has a pet dog named Potter
The Breath Institute Ambassador
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