Our Periodontal Team

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 is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology; Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery.

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.

Graciela “Gracie” Yzaguirre was born and raised in South Texas located near the Gulf of Mexico. Shortly after high school, Gracie began her career in the dental field holding positions from receptionist, medical billing and ultimately dental assisting when she realized that she wanted to become a hygienist. Her passion in the dental field led her to attend Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, Texas where she earned her degree in dental hygiene.

After earning her degree, she began working for two local dental practices. A periodontist office where she worked as a hygienist on some of South Texas’ toughest dental cases and a pediatric dental practice. With over 26 years in the dental field and 16 years as a hygienist, she is now in San Antonio, Texas.

Gracie moved to San Antonio with her husband, Eric, and their youngest son. She also has two older boys who have started their own families. While not at work, you can probably find Gracie reading, walking on the beach, and traveling. Gracie is bilingual (Spanish) and prides herself on a strong work ethic, a trait she received from her parents.

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.

Esmi started her dental career in 2015 as a dental assistant. She was born and raised here in San Antonio, Texas. Esmi is working to advance her dental career by becoming a dental hygienist. She is kind a compassionate to our patients’ needs.