Our Periodontal Team

Dr Christman grew up in the midwest, but has called Texas home for the last 7 years.
Since he took over South Texas Periodontal Associates in 2013, the practice has grown steadily in its ability to offer patients the best possible care from start to finish.

Dr Christman received his training at Indiana University, where he received both his pre-doctoral and post-doctoral degrees. After coming to Texas, he has led numerous study clubs devoted to clinical excellence and fostering multidisciplinary treatment planning and care. He currently works with a highly skilled group of comprehensive care dentists and specialists to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients.

When not in the office, Dr Christman enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 boys, traveling, and being very mediocre at golf.

Dr. Mylinh Duong is a Texas trained periodontist. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology with Summa Cum Laude from University of Texas at San Antonio. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Certificate in Periodontics, and a Master of Science in Dental Science from the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Upon completion of her dental degree, Dr. Duong was elected to become a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

Dr. Duong strongly believes her patients deserve the very best care for the health of their teeth, gums and bone. She is a caring person who gives special attention to her patients’ comfort throughout procedures with the help of sedation and highly skilled techniques. 

Dr. Duong is involved with multiple professional organization, including the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), the Southwest Society of Periodontists (SWSP), the Texas Dental Association (TDA) and the Academy of General Dentistry. 

Dr. Duong practiced in a multi-specialty dental practice in Dallas area before moving back to San Antonio. 

Dr. Duong is bilingual and is proficient in English and Vietnamese. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her husband and her beautiful daughter, Grace.

Having started my dental hygiene career at the age of 20, I have had a very diversified journey throughout the years. I have worked in just about every setting that is available in dentistry, including all institutions and specialty clinics. I have always been interested in the periodontal aspect of dentistry and have therefore worked in that capacity as often as possible. My desire to be engaged with periodontal patients therefore lead me to work here at South Texas Periodontal Associates 16 years ago.

I enjoy my patients here, while teaching them the many ways of achieving optimum periodontal and overall oral health. I am also fond of my South Texas Periodontal Associates Family.

I am currently transitioning to “City Life” from rural living and finding I am enjoying the many amenities available to me.

Melissa has been working front office, treatment planning and verifying insurances since 2017. She completed her schooling at Concorde Career College in 2016 and has assisted in both general and periodontal practices. She transitioned from assisting to working in the front office. What she loves most about her position is being able to help patients understand their insurance coverages and making patients feel better about their smiles.

She was raised in Ganado and Victoria, Texas. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her family and her Shih-Tzu’s Sheldon, Leonard and Penny. She is also a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Megan started as a dental assistant in New Mexico in 2014. She graduated from The College of Health Care Profession. Megan has been fortunate to work in several aspects of dentistry and in doing so has gained a wide array of knowledge along the way. Meeting patients and seeing how amazing they look and feel after appointment is what she most loves about her job.

She was raised in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico with her family whom she loves spending time with. She also loves to travel, play volleyball, ride horses, attend concerts in her free time and is a huge fan of the Red Sox and the Dallas Cowboys.