Comfortable
Office Amenities
Your comfort is one of our top priorities, and we aim to help all of our patients have both pleasant and productive dental visits. We offer a variety of amenities in our office, including:
- Complimentary Refreshments in Lobby
- Private Treatment Rooms
- Play Area with Toys & Video Games
- TVs with Netflix & Hulu Access
- Cozy Pillows & Blankets
- Massaging Dental Chairs
- Headphones for Music
- Treasure Chest Full of Prizes
Kid-Friendly
Dentistry
Our office is proud to work with kids of all ages from all different dental backgrounds. We strive to teach our young patients the importance of dentistry and how to take great care of their teeth and gums so they can maintain optimal oral health now and throughout their entire lives. Every pediatric patient that visits our office has a custom treatment plan created just for them, just like our adult patients, but we often recommend additional preventive services like dental sealants and fluoride treatments to prevent tooth decay and keep their small smiles in tip-top shape!
Meet Dr. Lauren Austin
Dr. Lauren Austin was born and raised in the Spring area and attended Klein High School, where she met her husband, Hayden. She attended Texas A&M University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual degree in biomedical science and nutrition. For her dental degree, she attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where she excelled in patient relations and clinical skills.
From day one of dental school, Dr. Austin knew that dentistry was what she was born to do. The technical aspect thrills her because every day brings a new challenge with regards to restoring a patient’s smile. She loves working with her hands, perfecting the “art” of smile design and restoration, and also being able to provide relief for patients who are in pain. The “people” aspect of dentistry is equally as thrilling to her. Dr. Austin loves being around people, talking to them (sometimes too much), hearing about what’s going on in their lives, and being a part of the community she grew up in. Being a part of a team that is passionate about those same things is a blessing to her.
In her personal life, Dr. Austin and her husband, Hayden, have three beautiful daughters, Hayley, Katelyn, and Taylor. They often spend their weekends cheering the girls on during soccer games, volunteering with girl scouts, mentoring at a local group foster home (Hearts with Hope), and her favorite — grilling some steaks and chilling out on the back patio. Dr. Austin looks forward to getting to know you and your family, too!
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Dr. Jordy Geiler
Dr. Jordy Geiler was raised in Houston, TX where she attended Friendswood High School. As a lover of all things science and nature, she attended The University of Texas at Austin where she attained her B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology and graduated as a member of the Biomedical Sciences Honors Program. She then received her M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi before starting dental school at Roseman University in Salt Lake City, Utah. During dental school, she applied her love of science and oral health to numerous research topics in oral cancer, HPV, and e-cigarettes with the goal of improving treatment outcomes for patients. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA, received a scholarship for her efforts in oral cancer research from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and was recruited to become a member of the Pierre Fauchard Lifetime Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Geiler always knew she wanted to use her passion for science and health to deliver exceptional, evidence-based patient care. She believes it is important to stay up to date on current research because new findings can greatly impact treatment options available to patients. Her favorite part about dentistry is bonding with patients while offering a solution to their oral health concerns. She strives to provide patients with options to improve their oral health and is most excited when she can help patients overcome their dental fears.
Outside of work, Dr. Geiler and her husband, Hayden (but not the same Hayden as Dr. Austin’s Hayden), love going on adventures or traveling. You can usually find them eating tacos, hiking, camping, scuba diving, and/or hanging out with their long-haired German shepherd, Rashka.
Tara BullardRDH
Tara has over 22 years of experience in dental hygiene. She graduated with her BS from The University of Oklahoma Dental Hygiene Program in 2000. She practiced in Tulsa, Oklahoma until moving to Spring with her husband, Chad, in 2003. They have two teenage boys who keep them busy with all of their activities and sports.
Tara has been with Texas Star Dental since 2019. She strives to make a true connection with each of her patients with the hope of making them feel at ease and making a difference in their oral health. With a “soft touch” she tries to create a pleasant, pain-free experience for everyone while providing the best possible care.
Outside of the office, she enjoys staying physically active with activities including running, skiing, golfing, and walking her two goldendoodles! She also loves traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Virginia Martinez Office Manager
Virginia has been working in the dental field for over 14 years! Her career began in 2008, when she completed the Dental Assistant Program at Lonestar College. She worked as a dental assistant for a few years before moving to the “front office” and learned to combine her clinical knowledge with the administrative aspects of the industry. Virginia has called Texas Star Dental “home” since 2014 and finds great pride working in an office with a great reputation! She truly enjoys educating patients on their dental health and helping them make the best decision for their recommended treatment. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate with patients in their native tongue and making trips to the dentist easier and more comfortable for all!
If you are ever wondering on how to maximize your insurance benefits or have any questions about your account, she is also your go-to girl! Virginia’s passion for dentistry and lifelong learning continued to motivate her to complete an AS in Science at Lonestar College and she’s now currently working to complete her business degree in Health Care Administration!
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, being active in her community, and of course, snuggling next to her fur baby May!
Our Promise
At Texas Star Dental, we never put in the bare minimum and call it a day; we always aim to go above and beyond to help our patients achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. In fact, our motto is “Go the extra mile for a smile.” To us, this means that we do whatever it takes to make sure a patient feels comfortable and to make sure they understand their treatment and how to take care of their teeth.
We surpass the recommended standards for cleanliness and safety set by the American Dental Association (ADA) and OSHA to keep our practice safe and clean for our staff and patients. We also have several bilingual teammates to help translate information to patients for whom English may be a barrier to understanding needed treatment. If there’s anything else we can do to make your experiences in our office better, all you have to do is ask!
About Texas Star Dental
At Texas Star Dental, we are honored every time someone trusts our team to care for their smile, and we strive to treat every single one of our patients like family. To keep our care as convenient as possible, we offer same-day appointments whenever we can, as well as early morning and evening appointments. Our office is also very insurance-friendly, and we are happy to accept CareCredit® payment plans to meet our patients where they are at financially.
Our practice was designed with your family in mind, and everything from our home-like atmosphere to our dental sedation services helps to take our patient’s experiences from average to outstanding!
Reimagining the
Traditional Dental Experience
When you think of visiting the dentist, do words like “calm” and “serene” come to mind? At Texas Star Dental, we are committed to making our practice feel less like a dental office and more like a home. Our lobby has complimentary refreshments, plenty of seating, and a kids’ area for children to play in. Our private treatment rooms have massaging dental chairs, TVs with Netflix and Hulu, and cozy pillows and blankets are available upon request. If there’s anything else we can do to make your visits more comfortable, all you have to do is ask!
