About Our Waco Dental Team
Dr. Wendy Winarick
Dentist
Born and raised in Ennis, Texas, Dr. Winarick continued her family tradition and earned her Bachelor's Degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in 1997. While working at the medical school on campus, she discovered that dentistry combined two of her favorite things: “construction” and “medicine.”
After completing her studies at A&M, she earned a graduate degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry-Houston in 2001. She purchased her practice right out of school and has been in Waco ever since.
Dr. Winarick loves serving adults and children in and around Waco. To provide the best care possible, she continues to learn new dental techniques and attends multiple continuing education courses each year. She believes that her practice is her second family and aims to make each dental visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Dr. Winarick attends the annual Solea meeting as part of her continuing education, these conferences allow her to learn the latest updates and capabilities of the laser. Dr. Winarick knows the value of these courses in providing the best care available to her patients.
Dr. Winarick is also involved in the:
- American Dental Association
- Central Texas Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Academy of GP Orthodontics
“Outside” is the word that describes Dr. Winarick when she’s away from the office. She enjoys gardening, sports, camping, and sewing. She spends as much time as possible with her husband, Brian and their two children, Maggie and Philip.
DR. CHANDLER SMITH
DENTIST
Dr. Smith grew up in Waco and graduated from Vanguard College Preparatory School in 2015. During high school, she realized her love of dentistry while traveling to Peru on mission trips and working on the dental team with her church. She decided to pursue her passion for dentistry further by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Southwestern University in Georgetown in 2019. While at Southwestern, Chandler was an all-conference pitcher on the Pirate’s Softball team. She then went on to achieve her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston in 2023.
Dr. Smith is excited to be back serving the smiles of Waco. Her goal is to provide high-quality dental care in a positive, friendly, professional, and patient-centered environment. She looks forward to building relationships with her patients and having them make The Dental Station their family’s lifelong dental home. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as playing on her slow-pitch softball team.
Brian Winarick
Office Manager
Brian has been the office manager for Dental Station Family Dentistry since joining the practice in 2006. He Previously studied at Texas A&M University for his undergraduate degree in finance and completed the EMBA program at SMU while working as National Sales Trainer for The Associates Home Equity in Dallas. Working in our front office has given him an opportunity to develop wonderful, lasting relationships with our patients, and he works hard to make sure that everyone who comes to see us has a great experience.
When he’s not helping us create a great practice, he enjoys basketball, poker, traveling and being outdoors. Brian is a former board member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and continues his passion of sports by coaching at both Waco Montessori and Vanguard College Preparatory School. Brian’s favorite times are spent with his wife and kids (Wendy, Maggie and Philip)!
Krystal Seniceros
Front Office
Born and raised in Waco, Krystal attended Midway High School as Captain of the cheerleading team. After graduation she completed her dental assisting degree in 2020 from Temple College. With a degree in hand, Krystal relocated to Ft. Worth continuing to further her dental assisting experience. In doing this she gained knowledge in different specialties such as working Prosthodontics and General Dentistry.
Krystal Joined the team here at Dental Station Family Dentistry in 2022 and is very excited to meet every patient with a smile. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Alayna along with family and friends.
Allison Cooper
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Allison was born and raised in Waco and graduated from Midway High School. She attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls where she graduated in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She is excited to join the team at Dental Station Family Dentistry where she can carry out her passion to help others and educate patients about proper oral health.
In Allison's free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to the gym, and most of all she loves playing with her two dogs, Lily and Dakota.
Regina Brown
Registered Dental Hygienist
Regina has lived in Waco a good majority of her life, originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She began her dental career as an assistant after graduating from TSTC in 2004. She later went on to attend Blinn College in 2013 to continue her dental journey to become a dental hygienist. Regina graduated Blinn in 2015 with an Associates of Science focusing on Dental Hygiene. Regina is passionate about the care and education of her patients' oral health.
When not at work, Regina enjoys spending time with her family.
Veronica Mitchell
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Veronica is a Mississippi native who now resides in Waco. She graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2009 with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene. Veronica is committed to providing quality and compassionate care to all of her patients.
Veronica moved to Waco in 2022 with her husband and 2 girls. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking and reading.
Lyndsey Swearingen
Registered Dental Assistant
Lyndsey is a 2009 Rusk High School graduate and studied dental hygiene at Tyler Junior College upon graduation. She was born and raised in East Texas and recently relocated to the Waco area. Lyndsey has been a dental assistant since 2013 and is passionate about patient care and building trusting relationships with her patients.
She enjoys the outdoors, watching the Dallas Cowboys, working out and taking spin classes, spending time with family, friends and her 2 dogs, Mollie and Duece, and strives to live a life that reflects God in all she does.
Martha Escobedo
Registered Dental Assistant
After Graduating as a Pirate from La Vega High School, Martha studied Dental Assisting and kicked off her career right after graduation from TSTC in 2014 with Honors. She says the best part of her job is seeing her patients walk out with a smile!
In her spare time, Martha enjoys working out, attending sporting events, traveling, trying new restaurants and food and jamming out to some music spending time with pets and family.