Meet Your Local Children’s Dentists at Helotes Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Kara Whittington

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Kara Whittington was born and raised in nearby Castroville, Texas. She received a bachelor of science degree in psychology at Texas A&M University, class of 2008. Gig ‘Em Aggies! She then moved back to San Antonio and completed her DDS at UTHSCSA. She practiced in San Antonio for the next 6 years where her passion for treating children grew until she decided to return to school to specialize in pediatrics, completing her residency at UT Health San Antonio-Laredo.

Dr. Kara resides in the San Antonio area with her husband who is a firefighter for the city of Austin and their two daughters, Reed and River.
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She looks forward to meeting your children and their families to provide child-friendly dental care in a positive and welcoming environment.

Dr. Poonam Shah

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Poonam Shah received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. She also graduated from the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco, CA, and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. She is a Board Certified Specialist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Shah was motivated to go into pediatric dentistry due to her own dental experiences as a child. Although Dr. Shah did not grow up in Texas, both her parents are UT Austin graduates (Go Longhorns!) and lived in Texas for 10+ years. Dr. Shah was drawn to Helotes Pediatric Dentistry’s commitment to their patients and oral health. Dr. Shah’s goal is to create a positive dental experience at Helotes Pediatric Dentistry so children can grow into healthy adults without feelings of fear or worry when visiting a dentist. With patience, communication, and by truly caring, she hopes to make each visit an easy one.

During her spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys cooking vegetarian meals, tennis, exploring Texas, traveling, and hiking. Her favorite animals include dogs and llamas!!

Dr. Noor Mansouri

Board Certified Orthodonist

Dr. Mansouri is a board certified specialist in Orthodontics and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association and San Antonio District Dental Society. She graduated from Jacksonville University in Florida earning her speciality Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Mansouri met her husband during residency and together they relocated to Texas where he grew up, and fell in love with the charming people of San Antonio. In her free time she values spending time with her family and enjoys cooking, exploring, new places and traveling.