Dr. William T. Coppola
Dr. William Coppola graduated with Honors from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Psychology. He received his dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA., and then completed a two-year hospital based specialty residency in Pediatric Dentistry in Pittsburgh, PA, where he was Chief Resident his second year. Dr. Coppola, the founder of Northeast Children’s Dentistry, has been practicing since 1979 and has been recognized by his peers in the 2011-2018 issues of Texas Monthly as a Super Dentist. He has also been voted as “America’s Top Dentist” from 2013-2019. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Dentistry in San Antonio. Dr. Coppola works at the dental school with dental students and Pediatric Dental Residents.
Dr. Lauren C. Greene
Dr. Lauren C. Greene is originally from San Antonio, Texas and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005. She received her doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2009. After dental school, she received her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She received comprehensive pediatric training including treatment of the special needs and medically compromised patient, oral sedation, and treatment under general anesthesia in the operating room setting.
Dr. Greene is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and Texas Dental Association. She is board certified through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Greene is married to Dr. Jon Greene, a general dentist in the area. She enjoys playing tennis, snow skiing, going to the lake, and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Kevin Coppola
Dr. Kevin Coppola was born and raised in the north side of San Antonio, where he was exposed to dentistry at an early age. He spent many hours at Northeast Children’s Dentistry, which his father, Dr. William Coppola, owned (mainly trying to beat the Donkey Kong high score held by his sister, Dr. Lauren Greene). He studied at the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin, where he was nominated to be a Silver Spur and take care of the mascot, Bevo and was also on the nationally televised show Family Feud: College edition.
After spending 4 years studying in Austin, Dr. Coppola returned to San Antonio to study dentistry at UTHSCSA, followed by a 2 year residency in pediatric dentistry in Laredo, TX. He is a Past President of the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry where he advocates for children’s oral health. As the first two year president in the history of the organization, Dr. Coppola was able to push legislature through State Congress that medical insurances must cover general anesthesia for medically necessary dental procedures, saving parents thousands of dollars and ensuring their children would have their dental work done safely. He was also able to enact policies that would encourage specialists to stay in the Medicaid program so that children all over the state could be seen by pediatric dentists regardless of their income.
Dr. Coppola is on the advisory committee of Clearly Aligned (an Invisalign educational group) and gives lectures on behalf of Clearly Aligned and Invisalign as well.
You can see him biking around downtown San Antonio with his wife, DJing soft rock hits at local bars and restaurants, or at the dog park with his best friends, Boz Waggs, Churro (the Shiba Inus) and Taco (SA Pets Alive Special, honorary Shiba).
Dr. Carol Pina
Dr. Diana “Carol” Pina is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Before attending dental school at the University of Texas HSC San Antonio, she was a high school English teacher. Dr. Pina completed a residency in Advanced Education General Dentistry and Pediatric Dentistry at a UTHSCSA satellite program in Laredo, Texas. She is a board certified pediatric dentist by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Pina is an expert in diagnosing and treating tongue and lip ties. The laser frenectomy procedure is completed with a CO2 laser and can help infants who are having trouble nursing, children having feeding and sleep problems, and can even help children with speech issues.
Dr. Pina and her husband have three children. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, exercising, and being outdoors. She and her family are active in their church, where she helps in the music program.
Her goal is to provide compassionate dental care. Dr. Pina loves working with children and taking care of their special dental needs.
Dr. Kirsten Fox
Dr. Kirsten Fox is an Austin native who earned her BS in Biology from Texas Christian University. She went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from The University of Texas Health at San Antonio, followed by residency training in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Fox is passionate about empowering children and their families through education. She believes that building healthy habits early can make a lifelong difference. Her goal is to equip every patient with the knowledge and confidence to take ownership of their oral health and overall well-being.
With advanced training in oral conscious sedation, and experience caring for children with special needs and medically complex conditions, Dr. Fox is committed to providing gentle, personalized care for every child.
Dr. Fox is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also an active member of the AAPD, TAPD, and ADA.
Outside the office, you’ll often find Dr. Fox outside exploring San Antonio with her family or checking out the city’s latest restaurants.
Dr. Nicole Azar
Dr. Nicole Azar earned her degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona, where she also completed a certificate in Public Health and participated in multiple externships serving underserved communities.
She went on to complete her pediatric dental residency at UT Health San Antonio’s Laredo campus, where she gained comprehensive training in treating children, including those with special health care needs, and guiding families on the importance of oral health.
Having grown up and lived in different countries, Dr. Azar developed a rich cultural background that shapes the way she connects with patients and families. She strives to make every dental visit a positive experience, tailoring care to meet each child’s individual needs.
Outside of dentistry, she is known for her love of baking—especially desserts. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures. She loves spending time with family and friends and brings her curiosity about the world into her personal life.
Dr. Sarah McMahan
Dr. Sarah McMahan has been practicing in San Antonio, Texas, since 2015. She graduated with her degree in dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2015. She completed her undergraduate studies at University of Texas Austin with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2010. Dr. McMahan is a member of the ADA and Academy of General Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Sarah McMahan enjoys gardening, yoga, playing with her dogs, watching University of Texas football and watching the Spurs.