Dr. Tepphanie Thach
Dr. Tepphanie Thach was raised in Paris, France. Her family relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana when she was a child. While in Louisiana, she received a Bachelor of Science degree from McNeese State University. She continued on to receive her Master's Degree in Maternal and Child Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2002 having received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Immediately following, she was accepted into her residency of choice, specializing in pediatric dentistry at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. During her two year residency, she received extensive training in conscious sedation, performing hospital cases under general anesthesia, and orthodontics.
Dr. Tepphanie Thach worked in private practice in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia before relocating to Texas to be closer to family. She is known for her compassion, patience and ability to work with children of all ages. Dr. Thach is a resident of Sienna Plantation and enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband and two dogs. She is excited to open her office and welcomes you to be a part of it. Dr. Thach has been a member of the Academy of Pediatric Dentistry since 2000.
Dr. John Howe
Dr. John Howe was born and raised in a rural farming community in northwest Ohio. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served for eight years as a hospital corpsman. He remained in the active reserves for seven years and was recalled to active duty during Desert Storm. He attended college at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated Cum Laude in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. While attending college, he worked full time as a blood bank technician at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, where he met his beautiful wife.
Dr. Howe attended dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio Texas. After graduating in 2001, he remained in San Antonio for three years working as a general dentist with an emphasis on cosmetic and implant dentistry. He then moved to Philadelphia for his pediatric dental training. He completed his residency at Temple Episcopal Hospital in 2006.
Missing the Texas hospitality, Dr. Howe moved to Houston with plans to open his own pediatric dental practice. In the interim, he worked as an associate with three different pediatric dentists. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society.
Dr. Howe currently resides in Sienna Plantation with his wife and two cats. He is an avid fan of baseball and college football. During his time off, he enjoys music, movies and video games. He likes bicycling and weight training to keep in shape.