Dr. Maria Jose Cervantes Mendez

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1275864191

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7703 FLOYD CURL DR
DEVELOPMENTAL DENTISTRY DEPARTMENT, MSC 7888
San Antonio, TX 78229

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About This Provider

Dr. Maria Jose Cervantes Mendez is a pediatric dentist in San Antonio with 16 years of experience caring for children's teeth and smiles. She earned her dental degree in Mexico City and completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry right here at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she now teaches the next generation of pediatric dentists as Program Director. Dr. Cervantes Mendez is board-certified in pediatric dentistry and has special expertise in orthodontics and treating complex cases like cleft lip and palate. She is deeply involved in her profession, holding memberships in major dental organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and brings her international training and local knowledge to provide comprehensive dental care for children.

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Education & Training

  • Postdoctoral Training in Pediatric Dentistry from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2001)
  • DDS in Dentistry from Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (1997)
  • M.S. in Orthodontics from Universidad Intercontinental, Mexico City (2005)

Board Certifications

  • F.A.A.P.D. (Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Certified by the Mexican Board of Pediatric Dentistry

NPI registered: 01/15/2010

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryOrthodonticsComprehensive dental care for pediatric patientsHuman growth and developmentCleft lip and palateRestorative materialsCaries prevention

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • San Antonio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Beyond the Office

Part-time faculty member at Universidad Intercontinental for undergraduate students in pediatric and orthodontic programs (2001-2009)

Faculty member at UT Health San Antonio since 2009

Program Director of Pediatric Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio (2013-present)

Supervises post-doctoral students at UTHSCSA School of Dentistry

Provides continuing education courses

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