About
Welcome to Hill Country Dental on Walnut Avenue; we are happy to meet you! Our staff is expertly trained to meet the dental needs of you and your family. If you are looking to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile, you are in the right place. Our goal at Hill Country Dental is to help you prevent dental concerns and maintain a healthy smile.
Expert Dentists in New Braunfels, Texas
At Hill Country Dental on Walnut Avenue, we have crafted a team of expert dentists to help you reach your dental goals. Our dentists are Dr. Lara Perry, Dr. Justin Loftin, Dr. Natalia Verona, and Dr. Lauren Sweeney. All of our dentists are gentle, kind, and put your dental needs first. Below is more information about each member of our great team.
Expert Dentists in New Braunfels, Texas
At Hill Country Dental on Walnut Avenue, we have crafted a team of expert dentists to help you reach your dental goals. Our dentists are Dr. Lara Perry, Dr. Justin Loftin, Dr. Natalia Verona, and Dr. Lauren Sweeney. All of our dentists are gentle, kind, and put your dental needs first. Below is more information about each member of our great team.
About Us
Meet our Doctors
Dr. Lara Perry
Dr. Perry graduated from Tarleton State University in 2001 and continued her education at Baylor College of Dentistry, where she earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2005. Dr. Perry has lived and practiced in Comal and Guadalupe County since 2005 and values the trust of her patients as she strives to provide her community with excellent family dentistry, as well as cosmetic, restorative, and children’s dentistry. With over 15 years of private practice experience, she provides high-quality dental services through a full range of dental procedures. Through the years, she has participated and supported organizations such as the American Dental Association®, the Texas Dental Association, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, as well as the Seguin and New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce New Braunfels Rotary Club, and Leadership New Braunfels. Always working to improve and striving to be the best dentist possible, Dr. Perry continues her education with ongoing, annual training programs. These programs allow her to stay current with the newest techniques and technologies available to her patients. Dr. Perry lives in New Braunfels with her husband and her two daughters. She enjoys outdoor activities and playing tennis with her friends on the weekends.
Dr. Justin Loftin
Dr. Loftin received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Virginia. He graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Following dental school, he relocated to Texas for the warm weather, friendly people, and vibrant culture.
Dr. Loftin served as the Dental Director at Frontera Healthcare Network and was a member of the Frontera Leadership Committee. He and his wife, Emily, relocated to her hometown of New Braunfels to be closer to family.
Dr. Loftin takes pride in helping patients improve their smiles, gain more confidence in their appearance, and achieve ideal dental health. He takes time to listen and understand each patient’s needs and treats them as unique individuals. He spends many hours each year on continuing education to ensure patients receive the best, most up-to-date dental treatment available. He is a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the River District Dental Society.
In his spare time, Dr. Loftin enjoys spending time with his wife, trying new restaurants, and rooting for the Spurs. He also enjoys fishing, hunting, playing golf, kayaking, mountain biking, and almost any other outdoor activity.
Dr. Natalia Verona
Dr. Verona came from a small city in Ukraine over 20 years ago, where she earned a master’s degree in education. She graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with honors in 2008. She then defended her dissertation in 2009, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Biomedical Sciences.
Dr.Verona has worked for many years in private practice and taught a new generation of dentists as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UTHSCSA Dental School. She is happy to share cutting-edge research from the dental school with her patients at Hill Country Dental. She believes in a very gentle and friendly approach with her patients, trying to comfort dental phobias. She loves to educate her patients on the causes of dental issues and strongly believes in preventive dentistry.
Dr. Verona is an active member of national and international dental organizations and continues to advance her knowledge with multiple continuing education classes every year. Dr. Verona has lived in New Braunfels with her husband and two boys since 2011. She loves traveling, cooking, and abstract painting in her free time.
Dr. Eck
Dr. Eck was born and raised in Gilbert, AZ, completed a Masters degree in Public Health, and is a graduate of the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He also draws from his training within the US Air Force Advanced Education in General Dentistry. Over the last 5 years, he has served in the US Air Force as an Advanced General Dentist and Captain. He continues to serve in his church with youth and the needy of the community. Together with his family, he is looking forward to making a home in New Braunfels and partnering with Hill Country Dental to bring state-of-the-art expertise to a local office.
Dr. Eck’s hobbies revolve around his greatest passion: his family. Family work-outs, rough-housing, science experiments, and building projects are cherished moments with Mrs. Eck and their children. This commitment to family extends to his professional life, where he seeks to fulfill his duty to God through compassionate patient care.
Come talk to Dr. Eck and you can expect a welcoming and cheerful conversation, with insightful knowledge he hopes can keep you out of the dental chair and keep your teeth in your head. He will never force you into unwanted treatment all while providing a full range of advanced dental treatment with amazing results. His unique ability to make dental experiences enjoyable and educational is part of his dedication to using his professional experience to give real help that lasts.
