Meet your dentist

Brenda - Hygienist

Experienced hygienist with a holistic approach to oral health, helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for.

Dr. Amanda Hartman at Forest Family Dentistry
Gentle, clear and centered on the whole family

Brenda is one of the most credentialed dental hygienists in Austin, bringing over 12 years of clinical experience and a genuinely holistic approach to oral health to Forest Family Dentistry's Anderson Lane location. She has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2012 and added certification as an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist in 2022, a specialty that very few hygienists in the Austin area hold and one that allows her to identify and treat the muscle patterns of the mouth, face, and airway that affect how people breathe, sleep, swallow, and speak.

Brenda serves as an active board member with both the Oral Cancer Foundation and Oral Biotech's Cooperative, which speaks to the depth of her commitment to the dental profession well beyond the walls of the office. She is passionate about helping patients understand the bigger picture of their oral health and the very real connections between what happens in the mouth and what happens in the rest of the body. Whether she is completing a routine cleaning, providing preventive care, or working through a myofunctional therapy plan, Brenda approaches every appointment with the same thoroughness and genuine investment in her patients' long term wellness.

Her focus on patient education means that people leave their appointments with her feeling genuinely informed about their health rather than just told what to do. That approach builds the kind of trust that keeps patients coming back year after year.

Outside the office Brenda loves spending time with her family, going fishing, and playing miniature gold.

If you are looking for an experienced and highly trained dental hygienist in North Austin, Brenda would love to take care of you at Forest Family Dentistry on Anderson Lane.

What care feels like here

Thoughtful from the first conversation to the next visit

Every doctor brings their own experience, while the Forest Family approach stays consistent: listen closely, explain clearly and build a plan around the patient.

01 · LISTEN

Your priorities come first

Share your goals, concerns and past experiences. The conversation starts with what matters to you.

02 · UNDERSTAND

See your options clearly

We explain what we see and why it matters in practical language, without pressure or surprises.

03 · PLAN

Move forward with confidence

Together, we choose a next step that fits your comfort, health, schedule and priorities.

Where to find Dr. Hartman

Your neighborhood dental home in North Austin

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