Meet Our Staff
Nhi Vuong
Serves as a Dental Assistant at Ideal Smiles Family Dentistry, joining the team in August 2025. Born in Vietnam, Nhi immigrated to the United States at the age of two and has lived in Houston, Texas her entire life.
From a young age, Nhi aspired to work in healthcare, with a particular interest in nursing as a way to help others. Lacking formal healthcare experience, she pursued dental assisting as an ideal entry point to the healthcare field and an opportunity to build strong, positive relationships with patients. Nhi takes great satisfaction in the sense of accomplishment she feels when making patients comfortable and cared for.
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Nhi’s commitment to helping others stems from a deep sense of compassion and empathy—a quality that has defined her since childhood. She truly believes that these traits, along with her passion for supporting people, make her well-suited for the dental industry and her role at Ideal Smiles Family Dentistry.
Angel Diaz
Office Manager
Angel Diaz joined Ideal Smiles Family Dentistry as Office Manager in December 2024. Born and raised in California, Angel earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UC Santa Barbara before relocating to Texas to be closer to his family.
Angel’s journey into the dental field began while he was in college, initially with the thought of becoming a dentist. However, he quickly discovered that his true passion lay in leadership and management rather than clinical work. What he enjoys most about his role is building strong relationships with patients, guiding them through every step of their dental care experience, and helping them achieve the smiles they’ve always dreamed of. One of the defining moments in his career was witnessing a patient’s emotional reaction to a full mouth rehabilitation case—an experience that affirmed he was exactly where he was meant to be.
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Outside of work, Angel leads an active lifestyle. He enjoys personal training, going to the gym, and playing golf regularly. Family remains central to his life, whether spending time with loved ones in Texas or visiting extended family back in California. A true dog lover, he also enjoys outdoor adventures with his two dogs, Lola, a German Shepherd, and Ranger, an adopted Pitbull.
Thomasena Gutierrez
Joined the team at Ideal Smiles Family Dentistry in September 2023 as a valued member of the front office staff. Born and raised in the community, Thomasena has always had a strong connection to the area and its people.
Her journey into the dental field was inspired by her own experience with braces, where she witnessed firsthand the life-changing impact a healthy smile can bring. That experience sparked a passion for helping others overcome barriers to care—whether it’s by maximizing their insurance benefits or finding the right payment plan to fit their needs.
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Thomasena knew she was in the right profession the moment she felt the joy and fulfillment of helping a patient complete their treatment plan, seeing both the transformation in their smile and the confidence it brought.
Outside of work, Thomasena is driven by her commitment to making a difference each and every day she is in the office, ensuring every patient feels supported and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
