Dr. Brendan Bernhart

Dr. Walter D. Thames was born and raised in Abilene, a medium sized city in west Texas.  He has three incredible children, daughter Avery, oldest son Josiah, and youngest son Gideon.  He loves being able to share his life with such wonderful and supportive people.

Dr. Blen is a passionate and skilled dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center, with a strong focus on providing the best possible care for his patients. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, and raised in various parts of the United States, Dr. Blen is no stranger to diverse environments and cultures. He currently resides in Austin, Texas, where he brings his wealth of experience to the Nuvia team.

Dr. Blen's journey in dentistry began with a desire to give back and help as many people as possible. His commitment to patient satisfaction and quality of life is evident in his approach to dental care. Dr. Blen believes in treating each patient as an equal and building strong connections with them, walking alongside them on their dental journey.

When Dr. Blen is not working, he enjoys spending quality time with his daughter, Fatima Nicole, and connecting with family members in other states through virtual gatherings. He is a fan of the UFC and has a background in martial arts, including boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Dr. Blen is also a talented musician, playing various instruments such as guitar, drums, and piano, and enjoys woodcarving as a hobby.

With a warm and caring personality, Dr. Blen is dedicated to providing the best dental care experience for his patients at Nuvia Dental Implant Center. He looks forward to meeting and working with new patients, making their dental journey a beautiful and fulfilling one.

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Dr. Isaias Abrego has a wide academic background with education acquired in top tier universities. After obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, he pursued a 3 year training specialty program in Prosthodontics, Master’s of Science in Dentistry and certification as Dental Technician at Louisiana State University.

During his residency, he emphasized his training in esthetic and digital dentistry. He has been working in the field with more than 6 years of experience. This certifies him as a "Highly Skilled Professional" that performs full mouth rehabilitations and dental implant smile makeovers perfectly balancing esthetics and function.

He has lectured to universities in Latin America and The United States about Smile Design, Digital Dentistry, Esthetics, and Dental Photography.

During his free time he loves spending time with his lovely wife, cooking, and learning about science. He is a black belt in Taekwondo and enjoys all sports, especially soccer.

Dr. Buhler was born in Omaha, Nebraska and grew up in a military family. Dr. Buhler graduated from Utah Valley University on a Cross Country and Track and Field scholarship. After college, he was accepted and received a Military Health Profession Scholarship, in which he then moved to Oklahoma City, OK to attend Dental School at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Following Dental School he was accepted into the San Antonio Military Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program in San Antonio, TX. He is a member of AAOMS and board certified for Diplomate Status of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

When Dr. Buhler is not providing full mouth dental implant restorations, he enjoys many activities in his spare time. He has two children, Matthew and Charlotte, which is where he prefers to spend most of his spare time, hanging out with his children. Dr. Buhler and his kids enjoy the outdoors playing at the park or pool. They also love spending time reading together, and catching up on school day adventures.

Dr. Buhler is an avid runner. Most of his free time delegated to exercising is with his marathon training. His background with collegiate running, and past successes with competitive long distance road racing, have kept his passions soaring high, as he strives to continue to meet goals in the long distance running events. He also enjoys riding his road bike, reading a good book, hiking adventures with his kids, and the swimming pool or lake.

Dr. Chow attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she majored in Biomedical Engineering with advanced specialization in medical device design and imaging. After volunteering and working with children born with dental abnormalities (Cleft Lip/Palate and Ectodermal Dysplasia), she decided to further her education at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry in Houston, Texas.

Her desire to treat complex cases and provide high-quality restorative care led her to specialize in Prosthodontics at The Ohio State University. There, she completed the Advanced Prosthodontics residency, where she served as Chief Resident. Her training focused on full mouth rehabilitations, dental implant restorations, CAD/CAM dentistry, and digital implant planning. While in residency, she completed a Master of Science in researching dental implant connection geometries and their effect on implant prosthetics. Dr. Chow is an active member in the American College of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Brendan Bernhardt is a highly skilled and compassionate dental professional with extensive experience in providing exceptional care to his patients. Born into a family of dentists, Dr. Bernhardt was inspired by his father to pursue a career in dentistry. He began his journey observing his father's practice and eventually completed his dental school and prosthodontic residency.

Dr. Bernhardt further honed his skills by completing a year-long fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics. There, he gained invaluable experience in creating prostheses for cancer patients, helping them regain their confidence and quality of life.

With a passion for treating complex cases, Dr. Bernhardt has acquired significant experience in handling all-on-four immediate dental procedures in his private practice. His dedication to providing exceptional care ultimately led him to join the team at the Alexandria Nuvia Center, where he strives to provide top-notch services to his patients.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Bernhardt is a devoted husband and father of two teenagers. He cherishes the time spent with his family, attending his children's soccer practices and games or enjoying various outdoor activities like skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.

Dr. Bernhardt's commitment to his patients is evident in his approach to care. He strives to create a comfortable and relaxed environment, helping patients overcome their fears and anxieties related to their oral health. With a focus on delivering aesthetically pleasing and functional dental solutions, Dr. Bernhardt is dedicated to transforming smiles and changing lives at the Alexandria Nuvia Center.

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