Dr. Tyler Henthorn (“Dr. T”) was born and raised in The Woodlands, TX. Following suit of his great grandmother (a dental assistant for 40+ years), he discovered his passion for dentistry through orthodontic and general dentistry assisting.
Dr. T received his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then attended the University of Texas Health Houston School of Dentistry in Houston where he attained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. While there, Dr. T leveraged the nation’s leading dental school research program to advance his knowledge in CAD/CAM dental technology as well was awarded for his academic performance and excellence in endodontics. He continues improving himself by learning new techniques through continuing education in general dentistry. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Endodontics, Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. With this background, Dr. T aims to create a welcoming and family-oriented environment for the patients Bayou City Smiles serves to foster lasting bonds and, by extension, better care.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. T enjoys spending time training for IRONMAN triathlons and marathons, reading anything high fantasy, and volunteering for local races, IRONMAN Texas, and even the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.