About Smiles in Austin

Dr. Gretchen Hoover loves being a dentist and gets the most joy out of having her patients go from being afraid of the dentist to looking forward to their next dental appointment.

Pain-free dentistry is something she is always working to achieve, and her patients would definitely agree. Dr. Hoover holds herself to a high standard of excellence and believes in surrounding herself with a wonderful, well-trained team that helps her be the best Dentist possible for her patients. Creating a positive energy when you walk through the doors is paramount with Dr. Hoover. Being the Best Dentist in Austin and providing the best care available to everyone she sees is Dr. Hoover’s goal, and one all of her patients would say she has already achieved.

Personally, Dr. Hoover and her husband Dale have two beautiful daughters, Brodie and Tatum. They love spending time together with their two dogs, and love staying active and traveling.

Dr. Hoover attended the University of Texas in Austin, where she received her bachelor’s degree. She then returned to Houston where she completed her master’s degree at the University of Houston Clear Lake. She completed her Dental school training at the University of Texas Dental Branch in the Houston Medical Center. Dr. Hoover graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, where she was President of her class. She received the coveted Student of the Year Award and Senior Dental Student Award.

We want our Dental practice to be one that we would want to go to. So we all work very hard together every day to make sure that it truly is.