Meet Our Team

Although we offer the finest products, the latest services, and state-of-the-art technology, we feel our greatest asset is our ability to listen. Many of our patients are surprised by this, particularly when Dr. Sciantarelli examines their mouth, makes a suggestion, and then asks, “What would you like to do?”

We know you come to our practice for certain reasons and we honor your trust in us by listening and taking the time to get to know you, and by respecting your time. We think your time is just as important as ours so we promise to be on time with our appointments. You will not sit in our reception room for 15-30 minutes waiting on us! Patients comment that members of our team seem like old friends and they hate to leave when their appointment is done. If you would like to meet our staff, you can learn a little about us by reading our profiles below.

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Cynthia Tovar, Registered Dental Assistant Cynthia earned her dental assisting certificate from Del Mar College in 1997 and is now working toward an associate's degree in applied science. She has helped Dr. Dan chairside for five years now. Our teamwork and fun atmosphere make Cynthia excited to come to work each day. She particularly enjoys teaching patients about good oral hygiene and seeing the results of a gorgeous, new smile on a patient's self-confidence. As a single mom of two, Cynthia is proud of her teenaged daughter's dream to go into medicine, and she enjoys time outdoors with her son, playing T-ball. The family has a miniature Schnauzer named Toby that keeps them on their toes.

Cheryl, Hygiene Coordinator As our hygiene coordinator, Cheryl loves having a hand in our patient's spectacular smiles. She graduated from Judson High in 1982 and has been in the dental field for four years. Married with two kiddos, Cheryl enjoys time with the family, as well as reading and mountain biking on the weekends.

Daniel B. Sciantarelli, D.D.S.

Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Dr. Sciantarelli grew up with a fascination for science. After graduating from W.B. Ray High School, he entered Del Mar College for two years before attending the University of Texas at Austin. There he received his bachelor’s degree in Zoology. Dr. Sciantarelli was accepted at UT’s Health Science Center at San Antonio and in 1983, graduated with his dental degree.

Although Dr. Sciantarelli now manages his own practice, he has never stopped learning. He frequently attends continuing education courses in cosmetics, implantology, and general dentistry. He belongs to the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Texas Dental Association, and the Nueces Valley District Dental Society. He also encourages his staff to continue their studies and learn all they can about dentistry.

Dr. Sciantarelli volunteers his time with Give Back A Smile, a program that provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry to survivors of domestic violence. Most recently, he published an article in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s journal on his work with this program.
Outside of the office, Dr. Sciantarelli enjoys spending time with his wife, Paige, and their three children. Together, they are active in their church and school, as well as ballet, cheerleading, golf and baseball.