Lina M. Cardenas DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Lina Cardenas is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist. She graduated first in her dental class obtaining a Doctorate in Dental Surgery at CES University in Colombia. She practiced 3 years as a general dentist. Her love for treating children, and the special connection that the little ones had with Dr. Cardenas, encouraged her to become a pediatric dentist. She traveled to Nagasaki University and received a combined degree in Pediatric Dentistry with a PhD in Dental Science. Following that, she completed a combined three-year specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry/Master of Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, one of the most respected programs in the United States.

She obtained her second dental degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Cardenas was a full-time faculty member at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and also Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health at the University of Tennessee. She always kept along a busy clinical practice. Currently, she holds an adjunct faculty position at UT and helps with pediatric resident’s education.

Dr. Cardenas enjoys the opportunities to serve the community. She gives presentations to health professionals, as well as lectures and presentations nationally and internationally to her fellow colleagues. She serves the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and has previously served the Hispanic Dental Association and other dental organizations.