Meet Our Dentists

Dr. Steven R Robison, DMD

Dr. Steven Robison is from Southern Utah and is the 6th of 8 children. He served a mission for his church in Siberia, Russia where he fell in love with the Russian people and grew to hate winter. This is one of the many reasons he loves living in Texas! Dr Robison has been married to his wife, Katie, since 2002 and they have been blessed with 6 amazing children. He spent 5 years in the US Army as a Korean linguist before finishing his education. He completed a Masters Degree in BioMedical Science before continuing on to finish his Dental Degree at Midwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Robison loves spending time with his family, serving in his church, and…well that pretty much takes up all his spare time, but he loves it!

Dr. Aom Arrechea, DDS

Dr. Aom is originally from Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand where she grew up and studied International Business Management at Assumption University in Bangkok. After completing her studies, she joined Asiana Airlines as as a flight attendant and moved to Incheon, South Korea where she traveled to 25 countries! Dr. Aom then moved to the United States in 2006. Upon discovering her passion for oral health , she completed her dental education at the University of Southern California initially studying as a dental hygienist before returning to earn her doctorate. Dr. Aom has also completed additional advanced training, including Level 2 Moderate Enteral Sedation through the Academy of Dental and Medical Anesthesia and Special Patient Care and Pediatric Dentistry through the Maryland Academy of General Dentistry. Her favorite part being a dentist is being able to help patients improve their oral hygiene for themselves and their whole family, as well as helping people truly feel confident about their smiles!

Dr. Aom is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. She is married to Dr. Gustavo Arrechea [who works at Ballard Family Dentistry in Saginaw location] and they have a Golden Retriever, Murphy. In her free time Dr. Aom enjoys cooking, practicing hot yoga, and traveling.

Dr. Priyesh Patel, DDS

Dr. Patel is a dedicated dentist with deep roots not too far down the road in Plano, Texas. Wanting to stay in the DFW area, he pursued degrees in Biology and Healthcare Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. His academic journey continued at the UT Health School of Dentistry in San Antonio, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. With a commitment to patient care and a gentle approach, Dr. Patel is excited to serve the community near his home and help patients achieve healthier smiles that they can proudly display!

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family, his girlfriend, and their two beloved cats, Scooby and Moo. When he is not exploring the local food scene, he can be found watching MMA or playing pickleball and volleyball with friends.

Dr. Reese Morningstar, DDS

Dr. Reese Morningstar, a proud native of Fort Worth, Texas, has always had a deep connection to her roots. She dreamed of returning to the DFW area to be closer to her family, including her parents and two younger siblings. Inspired by her mother, a dental hygienist, Dr. Reese pursued a career in dentistry from a young age!

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin and went on to obtain her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Reese remained actively engaged - being a member on the UT Cheer squad, holding a leadership position in the American Student Dental Association, and participating in the Japanese Exchange Program during her senior year of dental school. Currently, she is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Fort Worth District Dental Society, and she holds certifications in Nitrous and Level 1 Sedation.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Reese enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, traveling, relaxing on the lake, and cheering on her Longhorns during football season. What she loves most about dentistry is the opportunity to connect with her patients, improve their oral health, and helping them feel confident with their smile!

Dr. Scott Ballard, DMD

Dr Scott Ballard is from Nassau, Bahamas, but got to Texas as soon as he could. He is the 6th of 10 kids, for which his mother still has not received an award. He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry where he was awarded the Quintessence Award for Academic Achievement. He has been married to Sherry Ballard (nee Blanpied) since 1990. She is the love of his life. God has blessed Dr. Ballard with 4 wonderful children- Sophia, Isabelle, Olivia and Benjamin, who are all smarter than he is. He also welcomed his first grandchild, Naomi, in 2023. Dr. Ballard is active in his church, is fluent in Japanese (honto ni!) and loves Saginaw.

Dr. David Ballard, DDS

Graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry. He served three years in the United States Air Force Dr. David has had extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry, advanced training in the treatment and prevention of sleep apnea and snoring.He is certified in sedation sleep dentistry and Invisalign. Dr. David is married to his amazing wife, Lynette, and they have six beautiful children. Dr. David is fluent in Italian.

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