![Team](https://youraustintxdentist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/team-hero-2.jpg)
Where Your Smile
Is our passion
Meet Our Radiant Team at A Summer Smile
Our team shines bright at A Summer Smile. While providing state-of-the-art dental care is important, the people aspect matters to us, too. Our friendly, enthusiastic team goes above and beyond to make sure you feel at home. We talk to you like a friend or family member instead of just another patient. Our team takes the time to get to know you and understand your dental concerns and goals in order to help you achieve a healthy, attractive smile you love.
![Dr. Summer Rydel](/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dr-rydel.jpg)
Say Hello to Dr. Summer Rydel
Dr. Summer Rydel graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. During her time in Lubbock, she was actively involved in her sorority and a member of Golden Key National Honors Society. After graduating, Dr. Summer Rydel served as a dental assistant in Austin while preparing for dental school. She moved to New York to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University Collge of Dentistry and returned to set up her own practice, A Summer Smile. To remain current in her field, she is a member of the Capital Area Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
When she is not in the office, Dr. Rydel gives back to the community through outreach programs and volunteer work. In her spare time, she enjoys running, cycling, and playing sports.
The Shining Faces Of A Summer Smile
![Lea - Lead Dental Hygienist](/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/lea.jpg)
Lea – Lead Dental Hygienist
![Amy - Dental Hygienist](/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Amy.jpg)
Amy – Dental Hygienist
![Ashleigh - Dental Hygienist](/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ashleigh.jpg)
Ashleigh – Dental Hygienist
![Sara - Dental Hygienist](/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sara.jpg)
Sara – Dental Hygienist
![Madison - Dental Assistant](/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/madison.jpg)
Madison – Dental Assistant
![Alyssa - Dental Assistant](/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/alyssa.jpg)
Alyssa – Dental Assistant
![Amber - Front Office Manager](/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amber.jpg)
Amber – Office Manager
![Shelby - Account Manager](/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/shelby.jpg)
Shelby – Account Manager
![Kassandra Patient Coordinator](/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/kassandra.jpg)
Kassandra – Patient Coordinator
![Amber-Nicole - Administrative Professional](/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/amber-nicole.png)