Meet The Staff

Staff Introductions

Robert Lockhart III, DDS, dental associates and staff have over 118 years of combined Dental expertise. Dr. Lockhart III is a 1992 graduate of the University of Texas Dental Branch in the Texas Medical center. It is his goal to stay at the forefront of dentistry with the latest technologies and precision techniques. His practice offers patients high quality dental care in a comfortable environment and sensitivity to each individual’s needs. Dr. Lockhart has accumulated over 500 hours of continuing dental education and extensive training in all aspects of cosmetic, implant and general dental services. His personal philosophy of patient care involves compassionate, individualized service with a desire to establish long term trusting relationships with his patients.

Robert Lockhart Jr., DDS, MPH, our associate dentist, is also a graduate of the University of Texas Dental Branch with 42 years experience in all aspects of general dentistry. His clinical experience includes private dental practice as well as the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He embraces the numerous technological changes that his career has included and looks forward to even more of them while maintaining a continuing education regimen. “Doc Jr.”, as we lovingly refer to him, is also a trained public health professional and takes particular interest in the positive influence that excellent dental health and nutrition can have on our patient’s general medical condition and health. He consistently shares this incite with patients in our practice.

Linda Kinkade, patient and financial coordinator, has worked in the dental field for over 26 years. Linda has extensive training in practice management and patient relations as well as clinical knowledge. She addresses our patient’s financial and insurance questions with exceptional detail. With a unique ability to ensure an outstanding patient experience while establishing caring relationships, Linda is usually the first person you will speak with when contacting our office. She stands ready to welcome you and your family and friends to our office.

Ellen Lockhart, office manager, brings expertise in interoffice relations and all aspects of practice administration. With 16 years experience in banking administration and finance prior to her recent 3 years in dentistry, the day to day operation and efficiency of our practice is her concern. Highly regarded by our patients and our staff, she enjoys putting patients’ minds at ease and addressing their concerns with her gracious demeanor.

Maritza Bermejo, dental assistant, has been a valued member of our practice for over eight years. Her fluency in Spanish lends to a relaxed and outstanding experience for our bi-lingual patients. Qualified in all areas of chair-side assisting, her expertise makes for welcomed ease and efficiency in treatment delivery. She continually elicits smiles and fosters a sense of comfort for our patients who adore Maritza for her caring words, soft touch and a natural ability to soothe their concerns.

Carolyn R Banks, CDA, is our certified dental assistant with more than 24 years of experience. She was certified at the University of Texas Dental Branch through the DANB in 1994. Carolyn has earned several awards throughout the years including “EWA Best Assistant” granted by the Midwest Implant Institute. Her greatest strength is her natural artistic ability which shines through with the cosmetic expertise that she brings to our practice. She loves cosmetic dentistry and its ability to transform lives by beautifying smiles. Carolyn values each patient and the many lasting relationships she has formed over the years.