Meet Dr. Hernandez

Dr. Sandra Hernandez is an Orthodontist with over 34 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic cases for children, adolescents, and adults. Born and raised in the Philippines, she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of the Philippines, where she also served as a professor and chair of the orthodontic program.

She moved to the United States to complete her residency program for Orthodontics at the University of Minnesota. While there, she taught undergraduate dentistry students, guiding their growth and development and focusing on clinical orthodontics. She was a lecturer and key opinion leader for dental associations and professional groups such as Glaxo Smith Kline (Sensodyne toothpaste). After moving to East Texas, she managed 3 dental practices for 7 years.

She has four grown children and two granddaughters, and she moved to San Antonio to be closer to her oldest daughter. She enjoys traveling and can speak English, Tagalog, and some Spanish.