At Swish, we hire the best dentists and dental hygienists from all over the country. We invest in continually training and educating our staff on the latest technology and our inclusive, patient focused culture is what makes the Swish team unlike any other.
After graduating from NYU and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Dr. Viraj Desai wanted to establish an Austin dental practice that focused as much on quality care as patient comfort. She made the move from NYC to Austin, and SWISH Dental came to be. When she’s not in the office, Dr. Desai loves to explore Austin’s outdoors and thriving music scene. She is also a practicing yogi, fashion connoisseur, & avid traveler.
Dr. Desai was named one of “Austin’s Best Dressed” by CultureMap!
After growing up in North Carolina and Virginia and attending dental school in Boston, Dr. Brendan Loehr made the move to Austin to find the perfect work/life balance. He is committed to providing the highest quality dental care in a patient-centered environment. He loves connecting with his patients on a personal level and helping them achieve their dental goals. Dr. Loehr has extensive experience with full mouth cosmetic procedures, as well as Invisalign and family dentistry.
When not working you can find him training around the Austin area for his next big race. He has completed the Boston Marathon and competed in The Kona Ironman Championships twice.
Dr. Loehr is a competitive Ironman Tri-Athlete!
As a SWISH Smile Artist, Dr. Audrey Lawson is committed to putting patient care and comfort first. Dr. Lawson graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry before moving to Austin to join SWISH Dental. Dr. Lawson devotes much of her time to developing a connection with her patients and has a passion for improving their lives and smiles.
Prior to dental school, Dr. Lawson devoted much of her time to athletics so outside of work, you’ll often find her running on Lady Bird Lake!
Dr. Lawson swam in the USA Olympic Trials in 2012!
A San Diego native, Dr. Thompson grew up in her mother's dental office playing "doctor." Several of her relatives, including her mom and brother, are also practicing dentists in her hometown. After graduating from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, she practiced in San Diego before making the move to Austin. Dr. Thompson loves that the dental field is constantly evolving. She enjoys attending continuing education classes to keep up with all the latest standards and innovations in order to better serve her patients. Dr. Thompson has devoted her time in Austin to add to our mission of providing the highest quality of patient oriented care possible, making patients feel comfortable and cared for.
Dr. Thompson played volleyball on a scholarship in college!
Dr. Andrew Hatashima was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. His interest in dentistry started by playing high school football because his coach was a dentist. Seeking a change of scenery, he moved to Pennsylvania where he achieved his Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology at The University of Pittsburgh and his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry at Temple University in Philadelphia. After 10 years of life and education on the East Coast, he decided to move a bit closer to home and is definitely enjoying the warmer weather. He strives to provide the highest level of dental care to patients in a comfortable and relaxed setting. To further his knowledge in dentistry, he has also taken continuing education courses in dental implants and root canal treatment.
Dr. Andrew once competed in power lifting competitions!
After graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU School of Dentistry, Dr. Shima Shadman practiced dentistry in Northern Virginia for several years before moving to Austin. Dr. Shadman is passionate about dentistry and cares deeply about her patients and their individual dental needs to create a lasting smile. She believes spending time with every patient and listening to their needs and expectations is a key element in providing successful dental treatment. She is committed to providing the best care possible for her patients taking numerous continuing education courses per year in endodontics, oral surgery and Invisalign orthodontics to pursue her goal in achieving a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Shadman has a set of fraternal twin girls!
Dr. Rose grew up in Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. After practicing dentistry for a few years, she was drawn back to Austin for its culture and dog friendly places around the city! Dr. Rose enjoys getting to know her patients personally to create a comfortable dental experience in the studio and loves traveling with friends, family, and dog Kili outside the studio.
Dr. Rose is an avid jump roper and loves to show off her moves!
Dr. Abigail Minsker grew up in Michigan, where she played collegiate softball on a scholarship at Eastern Michigan University. While attending Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Illinois, Dr. Abigail was awarded the Dental Lifeline Network Outstanding Dentist Award for going above and beyond for her patients.
Dr. Abigail joined SWISH soon after moving to Austin with her fiancé and Great Dane puppy. She enjoys how diverse Austin’s culture and people are, as well as its dog-friendly atmosphere.
As a softball pitcher in college, Dr. Abigail could throw a 60 mph fastball!
Dr. Veronica Puzio was born and raised in Hillsborough, New Jersey, and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland in College Park with a degree in Public Health. She then received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Growing up, Dr. Puzio became interested in dentistry after spending time in her family’s Dental Laboratory. What she enjoys most about dentistry is being able to help change people’s lives by instilling confidence in them through a better smile. Dr. Puzio lives in Austin and enjoys doing yoga and traveling in her time off.
Dr. Puzio speaks fluent Polish!
Dr. Patricia Lee was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Growing up in a household where healthcare was not a priority, she made it her mission to become a dentist to help address her parents’ oral health. While attending dental school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Dr. Lee was able to transform her father’s smile by creating him a set of dentures that he still loves to this day! She is passionate about continuously growing with advancements in dentistry in order to provide quality care for her patients. She takes pride in taking the time to understand her patients’ needs and expectations because everyone’s dental journey is different. Dr. Lee loves to travel and try new things; she is excited to call Austin her new home.
Dr. Lee has over 10 years of experience in the food and beverage industry and has had the opportunity to serve celebrities including Post Malone, Trey Songz, and The Weeknd!
Hailing from the bluegrass of Kentucky, Dr. Stone started off by getting his bachelors and masters in Bioengineering at the University of Louisville before getting his Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Dr. Stone followed his family down to Texas after school, and has enjoyed the warm weather and BBQ ever since. Dr. Stone loves working with the latest technology in dentistry to give his patients the best care possible, and works to make every patient feel at home in his office. The goal for Dr. Stone is to make every patient excited to come to the dentist, rather than dread it.
Outside of the office, Dr. Stone spends his time traveling around the world, including Paris, Munich, and Austria, as well as competing in cycling and CrossFit events. You can find Dr. Stone down on Lady Bird Lake in the summer paddle boarding, or at a concert at Moody Theater.
Dr. Stone once ran a full marathon on a bet without training, and finished in just over 3 hours!
Dr. Celia Rathmell was born and raised in Zapata, Texas and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Having grown up in a medically underserved border community, she came to understand the importance of good dental care to overall health, well-being and self-confidence. Because of this, Dr. Celia seeks to provide the highest level of care for all of her patients.Outside of the office, you can likely find Dr. Celia at the dog park with her two shih tzus Piper and Pablo or at the ranch with friends and family.
Dr. Celia pulled out two of her own teeth in one day at the age of 7!
Dr. Sarah returned home to Austin after graduating from Baylor University and the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. During her time in dental school, Dr. Sarah was the Recipient of the ADA Ninth District Dental Society Professional Collegiality Award.
She strives to provide her patients with comfortable, comprehensive dental care implementing the latest technology. She loves getting to know her patients and can’t wait to help you with your smile!
Outside of work, Dr. Sarah enjoys trying out new restaurants, working out, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Sarah was born on 2/15 at 2:15 pm!
Dr. Clayton Nguyen was born and raised in Austin, Texas - a true Austinite! He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Biochemistry. It was during his time at UT where he developed his passion for dentistry and made it his mission to promote healthy and happy smiles. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he was the Communications & Social Media chair for his school’s ASDA chapter and a Recipient of the ADA Ninth District Dental Society Professional Collegiality Award. Dr. Clayton is committed to getting to know his patients and providing the best care!
In his free time, Dr. Clayton enjoys traveling, binge watching television shows, trying new restaurants and spending time with his family and friends.
Dr. Clayton is the youngest out of 18 grandchildren!
After graduating from Indiana University School of Dentistry, Dr. Crystal Peters migrated to Austin, Texas to pursue her love for dentistry, and warmer weather. Her interest in dentistry began in art school where she met a dentist that taught her that dentistry fuses science and art to create something that makes people happy. It was then that she knew it was meant for her. Dr. Crystal is passionate about furthering her knowledge to provide the best patient experience that she can, while implementing her artistic hands to create better smiles. Outside of the office, she loves to travel and do outdoor activities.
Dr. Crystal is an avid gamer and enjoys gaming on all platforms!
Dr. Alex Tryon was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. After completing his undergraduate education at the University of Nevada, Reno, he went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. Dr. Alex takes pride in always putting his patients first and enjoys the opportunity to work with his hands to craft smiles and improve his patients’ overall quality of life.
When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Alex spends his free time taking on DIY projects, exploring the outdoors, indulging in the local food scene, playing sand volleyball, and petting strangers’ dogs.
While studying in Costa Rica, Dr. Alex hiked the country’s tallest mountain in 11 hours round trip on a whim (a trek that’s normally supposed to take place over 3 days)!
Dr. Evan grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, living there 17 years before becoming a Texas resident. He attended the University of Oklahoma for undergrad (Boomer Sooner!), where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology prior to beginning his graduate studies. Dr. Evan went on to earn a Master of Health Administration from the OU College of Public Health and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the OU College of Dentistry. After dental school, he wanted to advance his multidisciplinary dental knowledge and clinical skills, so he attended a 12-month residency program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, earning a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD).
Dr. Evan is looking forward to serving his community and providing quality dental care here at Swish!
Dr. Evan is a quintessential plant dad- he enjoys gardening and grows a wide variety of orchids, succulents, and tropical plants in his free time. He is also very active in the competitive volleyball community in Texas, playing in several indoor and grass leagues here in Austin.
Dr. Gavin was born in Dallas but grew up in the suburbs of Kansas City. He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for his undergraduate studies prior to earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. While in dental school, he was awarded the AAPHD Community Dentistry and Dental Public Health Award for his efforts in dental community outreach programs. Wanting to get back to his Texas roots, Dr. Gavin relocated to Texas after dental school to begin his career. He loves connecting with patients and strives to provide the best care possible in a safe and comfortable environment. When not at the office, Dr. Gavin enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring local restaurants, and relaxing on Lake Travis.
Dr. Gavin loves dogs and has two French Bulldogs named Gracie and George
