Meet The Team

Dr. Olson has more than 12 years of experience in dentistry. Originally from Mesa, Arizona, he completed his studies at Arizona State University and the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Next to providing excellent service, his favorite thing about working in our office is listening to the children and parents share their excitement about the treatment that they received. In addition to treating young smiles, Dr. Olson is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association.

When he’s not helping patients achieve better oral health, he loves spending time with his wife, three daughters, and son. His other interests include running, fishing, and traveling. Dr. Olson once spent two years living in Ecuador.

Dr. Alex Piedra was born in Ecuador but raised in Seattle, WA. He completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where he earned his degree in Exercise Science. Dr. Piedra speaks Spanish fluently, having served as a missionary for his Church in Guayaquil Ecuador. Dr. Piedra later attended the University of Utah School of Dentistry matriculating as the second class to graduate from this prestigious program. He then returned to Washington State where he completed his Pediatric Dental Studies in Yakima, WA serving hundreds of children. Dr. Piedra is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who also holds the prestigious orofacial surgery credentials at McLane Children's Hospital in Temple, Texas where he serves children with special needs monthly. Dr. Piedra is also an Adjunct Professor at Baylor University where he teaches the Foundations of Dentistry course.

Dr. Piedra is a member of the following professional organizations:

• American Dental Association
• Texas Dental Association
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

While not at work, Dr. Piedra love's spending his time with his children and wife. He loves creating positive and happy memories with everyone. His other interests include going to the gym and being a foodie. Fun fact: Dr. Piedra collects sneakers!

Dr. Blackwelder completed his dental degree at the Baylor College of Dentistry. Then he completed his Pediatric Dental Residency at the University of Iowa. He is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in pediatric care and loves helping young patients smile. He is also a past president of the Central Texas Dental Society, and is a member of the:

• American Dental Association
• Texas Dental Association
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Outside of work, he enjoys water sports like sailing and fishing. He also enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, grilling, and doing humanitarian dental trips to Third-World countries. Fun fact: he once climbed Mt. Washington in a snowstorm!