Our Team
Dr. Gloria H. Giraldo, Dentist – Director
D.D.S., General, G.P. Orthodontics
- Owner and Director of Smile Sonrisa Dental & Orthodontics
- Graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia 1992 with a degree in Dentistry
- Received her D.D.S degree (Doctor in Dental Surgery) from the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2008
- Residence in General Practitioner in Orthodontics Austin, TX 2010
- Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry, Colombian Air Force Hospital, Villavicencio, Colombia, 1993-1994.
- Member of American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Hispanic Dental Association, Texas Dental Association
- Dr. Giraldo and her husband support Charitable Foundation Programs around the world such as Smile Train which helps poor children with cleft lips enabling them to receive surgery; Children International a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps children overcome the poverty to become healthy, educated and self-sustaining and contributing members of society; Special Olympics Texas foundation provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and Hogar Niña María a program in her native country Colombia that helps abandoned and abused children.
- supports the Archdiocesan Food Bank of Bogota, which, under the direction of Father Daniel Saldarriaga, provides food to low-income families in the city of Bogota, Colombia.
- Dr. Giraldo enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also likes to travel to the beach and swim on sunny days.
- Fluent in English and Spanish

Dr. Jane Robin Johnson – Dentist
D.D.S., General
- Graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston 1984, with a degree in Dentistry
- Graduated from University of Texas at Austin 1980
- Robin has more than 28 years of experience taking care of children and adults. Areas of expertise include restorations, crown and bridge, cosmetics dentistry, extractions.
- Member of American Dental Association (ADA), Texas Dental Association (TDA), greater Houston Dental Society, Willowbrook Dental Study Club.
- Dr, Johnson enjoys doing gardening, hiking, biking, yoga, reading, photography, and family and friends.
- Fluent in English, and comprehends and speaks some Spanish.
Dr. Heriberto Hernandez – Orthodontist
D.D.S., M.S. Orthodontics
- Graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia 1976 with a degree in Dentistry
- Graduated Orthodontist from St. Louis University 1983 – Department of Orthodontics
- Member of the American Dental Association (ADA)
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- Member of the Southwest Orthodontic Association
- Undergraduate and graduate Professor of the Orthodontics Department from the Universidad Javeriana and Universidad Nacional in Bogotá, Colombia
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Dr. Beatriz Vargas Oshaben – Dentist
D.D.S., General
- Graduated as a Dentist from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, Texas with a degree in Dentistry
- Vargas has more 16 years of experience in Dentistry working with Kids and Adults
- Member of American Dental Association (ADA), Texas Dental Association (TDA), Greater Houston Dental Society.
- Vargas enjoys doing cycling, running and gardening.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Mauricio Argüello – Orthodontist
D.D.S., M.S. Orthodontist
- Graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy 1977, with a degree in Dentistry and Orthodontics
- He was an honored member of the Detroit Dental Community for more than 16 years.
- He was recognized as a dedicated mentor in his teaching responsibilities in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Detroit Mercy.
- Arguello continues to exercise his passion for education and teaching.
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Dr. Huy Quach – Dentist
D.D.S., Sedation
- Graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch in 2008 with a Degree in Dentistry
- Experienced in Family dentistry – Focus on Pediatric dentistry with conscious enteral sedation.
- Licensed in Level II Sedation
- Associate Fellow, Academy of GP Orthodontics, 2012
- Honor Prosthodontics Clekship, 2007 – 2008
- Dr. Quach likes spending his time off with his wife and family
- Fluent in English.
Dr. Eduardo A. Mejía – Orthodontist
D.D.S., M.S
- Earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in Mexico
- Obteined his Orthodontic Certification and his Masters degree at The University of Nebraska in 1984.
- Dr. Mejía has practiced as an Orthodontist for over 30 years
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- Dr. Mejia participated in many outreach programs and has volunteered to work with the non-profit program “Operation Smile”
- Dr. Mejía likes spending his time with his wife and family
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Jessie Carolina Camacho – Dentist
D.D.S., General
- Graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2018 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
- Graduated from the Colombian Dental College in 2009 with a degree in General Dentist with an emphasis in Cosmetic Dentistry.
- Scholarship in neurofocal dentistry and biological drugs 2012.
- Member of the American Dental Association (ADA).
- Member of the Texas Dental Association (TDA) and The Greater Houston Dental Society.
- Member of the Hispanic Dental Association.
- Dr. Camacho enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, and family. She loves attending her children’s activities, including soccer games, band concerts, library, and outdoor activities.
- Fluent in Spanish and English.
Dr. Derek Liang – Dentist
D.D.S., General-Sedation
- Graduated from University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston 2014, with degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery.
- Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Red McCombs Business School 2010, with Business Administration degree
- Licensed in Level II and level III Sedation.
- Dr. Liang strives to advance his education and training through continuing education, and has taken many (~50 CE hours/year) of advanced dental courses.
- It has been truly a journey full of challenges, experiences, and enlightenment throughout his years to hone and master his skills and practice of dentistry.
- Dr. Liang enjoys all phases of dentistry and treats all his patients with honesty and transparency, special attention, and great detailed care. He is easy-going and has a fun energy and patience around the kids.
- Dr. Liang enjoys watching sports and playing basketball and flag football during his free time. He loves being active and strives for a healthy lifestyle. You can probably find him at the gym right after work. He also enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants with his family and friends.
- Fluent in English
Dr. Anthony Ly – Dentist
D.D.S., General
- Dr. Anthony Ly, DDS, is a Cosmetic Dentistry Practitioner in Houston, TX, and has over 28 years of experience in the dental field.
- Graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School in 1993.
- Dr. Ly’s mission is to help Houston dental families feel confident in their smiles with a wide range of services, including implants, oral surgery, fillings, crowns, extractions, and Invisalign.
- Dr. Ly involves himself in the Houston Food Bank and Bush Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization when he is not treating patients. He also enjoys racquetball, reading, exercise, and spending time with his family.