Dr. Castellano completed his undergraduate training in 1986, at St . Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology. Upon graduation he attended the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston and received his DDS degree in 1990. Dr Castellano then completed a one-year residency in advanced general dentistry and later a two year residency to specialize in pediatric dentistry. Both were competed at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas (UTHSC-SA). Dr. Castellano is board certified in pediatric dentistry.

Dr Castellano is a member of numerous professional organizations. Some of these include the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Laredo District Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (where he serves on the Council on Clinical Affairs, and the Council on Continuing Education), Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, (where he serves on the Board of Directors and also as chairman for their continuing education committee).

Dr Castellano is an Assistant Clinical Professor for the department of pediatric dentistry at UTHSC-SA Dental School. Monthly, he travels to San Antonio to teach and assists the pediatric dental residents with their training.  He has authored and co-authored several publications in the dental literature, as well.  In November of 2004, and each year since, 2005-2007, Dr. Castellano has been chosen as a “Texas Super Dentist” by the Texas Monthly magazine.

Dr. Castellano has been a Laredoan since 1976. His commitment to oral health care in the Laredo area began in 1992.  He has a wife, Vanessa, who is also a dentist and one child, Nicolas. He loves the outdoors and enjoys hunting, running, and biking, and competing in triathlons.

“ I would like to welcome you to our practice. I hope our web site provides you with valuable information about our office. If you have any questions that were not answered, please contact us. My staff and I look forward to seeing and visiting with you and your child soon!”

                                                                                                Joe Castellano DDS

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