About Your Dentist

Dr. Tom Watkins, or Dr. Tom as he is commonly known, is originally from the small west Texas town of Levelland. It is there that he met his wife of 28+ years. Together they have two grown children, one grandson and a granddaughter on the way.

His personal motto, "Loving to live by living to love," is evident in all aspects of his life. Every year Dr. Tom travels along with a group of other caring individuals to Guatemala to provide dental care for those in need. He plans to continue doing so for many, many years to come. Dr. Tom enjoys active pastimes like mountain biking, hiking, and fishing (especially deep sea fishing), and some not-so-active pastimes like good 'ol backyard sit-under-the-tree visiting with friends and family. He is also an active member of his church and his serving spirit permeates his work.

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• American Dental Education Association
• American Orthodontic Society
• American Endodontic Society
• American Society of Dental Anesthesia
• Texas Dental Association

• Full Clinical Professor at UTHSCSA, Dept. of Comprehensive Dentistry, 30+ years
• Texas Tech University, with honors
• U.S. AirForce Health Professions Scholarship
• University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), with honors
• Meritorious Service Award
• Commander's Commendation Award
• Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry
• SA District Dental Society

“Everyone you meet will always have a story about their teeth!”

My Mission

“My mission is to treat every patient I meet with the utmost respect; to utilize every diagnostic skill readily available to ensure my treatment recommendations are accurate, safe, and effective; to use the most cutting-edge dental technology available for clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction; and to continue enhancing my dental expertise in every way possible.”

Education & Continuing Education

UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry – San Antonio, TexasDoctor of Dental Surgery

Texas A&M University – College Station, TexasBachelor of Science in Biology

Professional Memberships

Dr. Houdek is a proud member of several professional dental organizations including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society, the Texas Dental Association, and the San Antonio District Dental Society.