Meet Our Katy TX Team
Dannie S. Yu MS, DDS CEO, Clinical Director
Dr. Yu grew up here in Houston and graduated from Alief Hastings H.S. Afterwards he chose to expand his horizons and received his BA in the History of Art from the University of Michigan, followed by a Masters in Human Physiology at Georgetown University then ultimately his DDS from the University of Michigan again. Dr. Yu is credentialed by International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Also as a published biochemistry researcher, Dr. Yu brings many years of scientific training and expertise with his unique artistic background to the benefit of Avalon Dental’s patient family.
Olga Director of Operations
Olga grew up in Madrid, Spain. She is a foodie and also enjoys reading, visiting art galleries, outdoor hiking and travel. Olga joined the dental field because she enjoys being able to help educate and care for patients. Olga is multicultural and loves to dance. She taught Zumba for all ages and taught toddlers creative movement dancing. She is a highly active lifelong learner who loves trying new things. She even tried snowboarding for the first time!
Mindy Patient Outreach and Advocacy
Mindy grew up in Dallas but after almost 20 years she calls Sugar Land home. Her education at Baylor and her decades of work experience in customer relations helped prepare Mindy to serve as our patients’ advocate to maintaining a healthy smile. In her free time, she devotes her time to raising a family and traveling.
Cynthia Treatment Coordinator
Cynthia grew up in Katy and even attended Seven Lakes. She received her Registered Dental Assistant license from Houston Dental Assisting School where she found her passion for dentistry. She enjoys educating our patients on options that can change their smile, and their life. She loves working alongside patients and getting the opportunity to know our patients so that she can address their needs specifically. For Cynthia it is always an honor to serve our patients. During her free time Cynthia and her family are enjoying their life exploring the outdoors or trying new places to eat!