A lifetime of great oral hygiene begins with a great dentist. Unfortunately, a lot of kids suffer from dental anxiety or fear because of previous dull or dispassionate dental visits, causing them to lose out on the care they need and deserve. Shaenfield Pediatric Dentistry is excited to invite you to your new dental home where you and your child can experience firsthand the perks of a personal, compassionate touch in an environment that you both love!
Our team is made up of a wonderful group of friendly people who are deeply passionate about taking care of children. Our philosophy is this: we want your child to look forward to visiting us so they can take an active interest in their oral health care, preventing future complications that could cause unnecessary pain to both your child and your wallet. We want your little one to leave our office with a bright, healthy smile that will last them their whole life one visit at a time!
Dr. Lauren Digioia was born in Gainesville Florida. Growing up in a military family, she has traveled and lived in many places around the world such as Germany and Japan. For college, she attended the University of The Incarnate Word where she received a bachelors degree in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas at San Antonio. While in Dental School, Dr. Digioia remained very active in many pediatric extracurriculars and published an article in The American Journal of Dentistry. Following Dental School, she then continued her education at the University of Florida, specializing and receiving her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. stevehacks.com
Read MoreDr. Lauren Digioia was born in Gainesville Florida. Growing up in a military family, she has traveled and lived in many places around the world such as Germany and Japan. For college, she attended the University of The Incarnate Word where she received a bachelors degree in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas at San Antonio. While in Dental School, Dr. Digioia remained very active in many pediatric extracurriculars and published an article in The American Journal of Dentistry. Following Dental School, she then continued her education at the University of Florida, specializing and receiving her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Digioia has many exciting events in the near future, including marrying her fiancé Domenic who is attending an oral surgery residency at UTHSCSA in addition to becoming a parent to her new fur baby (a goldendoodle named Honey).
When Dr. Digioia isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking and enjoying the outdoors.
Dr. Victoria Walling was raised a Texan in Tomball, TX along with her 4 siblings. Growing up her interests mainly consisted of sports (swimming, water polo, and gymnastics) and on weekends going to the beach, fishing, and doing anything outdoors.
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Dr. Victoria Walling was raised a Texan in Tomball, TX along with her 4 siblings. Growing up her interests mainly consisted of sports (swimming, water polo, and gymnastics) and on weekends going to the beach, fishing, and doing anything outdoors.
After high school, she went on to graduate from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi with a degree in biochemistry. She then was accepted into the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston where she completed her doctorate.
Dr. Walling knew at the age of 4 that being a dentist was her dream and has worked in dental offices since she was 13 years old- that experience along with her formal education has helped shape the kind of doctor she is today. One of the many reasons she fell in love with dentistry is because she can watch her patients grow and maintain her patient’s oral health throughout their whole life. However, as she became a mother and started treating more pediatric patients- she fell in love with this aspect of dentistry. As a mother of three herself, she knows how important it is to have pediatric patients comfortable and is very passionate about giving her patients the most pleasant experience no matter their age. She is a conservative dentist who loves to educate her patients so that we can work together to focus on not just oral health but overall health.
Dr. Walling looks forward to enriching the lives and smiles of all who walk through our door.
Dr. Acord was raised in San Antonio as one of seven children. Growing up, he volunteered at many summer camps as a counselor where he realized his passion for working with children. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Read MoreDr. Acord was raised in San Antonio as one of seven children. Growing up, he volunteered at many summer camps as a counselor where he realized his passion for working with children. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Dr. Acord then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Texas A&M College of Dentistry, graduating with honors and inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
After earning his DDS, Dr. Acord completed a two-year pediatric specialty residency at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. During his residency, Dr. Acord gained extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of pediatric dentistry including sedation, dental trauma, and treating medically compromised and special needs patients.
Dr. Acord is passionate about providing the best possible pediatric dental care and experience in an energetic, fun, and kid-friendly atmosphere. When he is not in the office helping patients, Dr. Acord likes to spend time with his wife and dog, grilling, fishing, and making trips to the beach!
