Maria is a Treatment Coordinator at Pecan Park Dental, where she helps patients understand their treatment options and guides them through their dental care from start to finish. With experience as a Hygiene Assistant and RDA, along with knowledge in insurance, sleep dentistry, and TMJ care, she brings a well-rounded understanding of patient needs to the practice. Born and raised in Dallas, Maria values continuous learning. She earned her GED, Horticulture Technician Certification from Texas A&M, RDA license, and additional certifications in body sculpting and TABC— skills that have made her adaptable and patient-focused.
Maria loves the supportive team environment, advanced technology, and the opportunity to make patients feel comfortable and confident in their smiles. Outside the office, she enjoys cooking, dancing, karaoke, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter. She is also active in church outreach. Her dental philosophy centers on prevention, education, honesty, and partnering with patients to build healthy, lifelong smiles.
Dr. Jennifer Fritz
Your Foundation for Gentle, Everyday Care
Walking into a dental office should always feel like a safe and reassuring experience. As the foundational provider for our practice’s essential day-to-day care, Dr. Jennifer Fritz goes out of her way to cultivate a welcoming environment for every single patient. Growing up with parents who worked as dental lab technicians, she knew from an early age that she wanted a career blending both art and science. However, rather than working quietly behind the scenes in a lab, she chose to work directly with people so she could personally relieve their pain and restore their confidence.
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
Known affectionately for her calm and gentle demeanor, Dr. Fritz is exceptionally well-suited for patients who experience dental anxiety.
A Listen-First Approach: She intentionally slows down to listen to your concerns, explaining every detail while guiding you comfortably through each step of your care.
Comprehensive Focus: While thoroughly skilled in delivering beautiful cosmetic work, her primary passion lies in restoring your daily bite function and maintaining excellent long-term oral health.
Clinical Excellence: She brings top-tier expertise to your family, having graduated in the top 10% of her class at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine with multiple awards for clinical excellence.
Education & Life Outside the Office
A true lifelong learner, she impressively holds three separate bachelor’s degrees in Natural Sciences, Foreign Languages, and Theatre from the University of Alaska Anchorage. After living in Anchorage for nearly thirty years, Dr. Fritz relocated to Texas with her family to put down new roots. Outside of the clinic, she loves hosting family game nights and exploring local parks with her husband and their two young daughters.
Real Patients, Real Reviews
Kim Elliott
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I highly recommend Pecan Park Dental. Dr. Fritz and Dr. Bangs are great dentist!!!
Garland Raphelt
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The cleaning and exam was very good, and I appreciate the team members who were great in working with me
Yvette Taylor
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very good service
X-rays were clear provided 3d showing cavities
Painless
Cleaned my bite guards from other dental offices!
D “GreenYellowRed” L
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Pecan Park Dental is an excellent dentistry. Dr. Bangs and her staff are friendly, courteous and professional. Highly recommended Park Park Dental.
shu wou
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have been there for 10+years. Dr Nguyen is very good! He’s new! But he’s so friendly and helpful! He’s very details and make sure you are happy with everything.
Abby
Bio Coming Soon
Dr. VinhSon Nguyen
Restoring Your Confidence and Function
A healthy and confident smile possesses the remarkable ability to completely change the way you interact with the world around you. Recognizing this, Dr. VinhSon Nguyen strives to provide an uncompromising level of care that aligns perfectly with your personal goals and values. His philosophy is beautifully simple and entirely patient-centered: he believes in being honest, listening closely, and treating everyone who walks through the door exactly like family. For Dr. Nguyen, it is an absolute privilege to guide you toward better oral health and help you achieve the smile you have always wanted.
Precision Implant and Cosmetic Care
Whether you are looking to permanently restore missing teeth or simply enhance the natural beauty of your smile, Dr. Nguyen is uniquely equipped to help.
Lasting Restorations: By pairing extensive expertise in dental implants with a steady and precise approach, he ensures your restorative care is built to stand the test of time.
An Artistic Eye: Alongside his specialized skill in implantology, he brings a deeply aesthetic focus to cosmetic cases so your smile feels healthy and looks incredibly natural.
Education & Life Outside the Office
A proud DFW native from Plano, Dr. Nguyen earned his degree in biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin before completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Along with being a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, he continually refines his eye for aesthetics through his personal hobbies of photography and design. You might also spot him traveling or checking out the newest local coffee shops on the weekends.
Real Patients, Real Reviews
Kim Elliott
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I highly recommend Pecan Park Dental. Dr. Fritz and Dr. Bangs are great dentist!!!
Garland Raphelt
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The cleaning and exam was very good, and I appreciate the team members who were great in working with me
Yvette Taylor
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very good service
X-rays were clear provided 3d showing cavities
Painless
Cleaned my bite guards from other dental offices!
D “GreenYellowRed” L
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Pecan Park Dental is an excellent dentistry. Dr. Bangs and her staff are friendly, courteous and professional. Highly recommended Park Park Dental.
shu wou
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have been there for 10+years. Dr Nguyen is very good! He’s new! But he’s so friendly and helpful! He’s very details and make sure you are happy with everything.
Alexis
I’ve lived in Grand Prairie the majority of my life. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats. My free time consist of being with my 5 younger brothers. I take them to the movies, arcades and eating…their favorite!
Right after high school I started my Dental career as a Dental Assistant, and have loved it ever since. I enjoy patient interaction. It brings me pleasure assisting people through dental anxiety. I have the patience in explaining any and all procedures. Especially since I believe it will help bring comfort being in the dental chair. Treating people how I want to be treated is a strong philosophy of mine; I’m determined to give every patient the best quality of care.
Crystal
Bio Coming Soon
Misty
Born and raised in Fort Worth, TX, Misty has three kids and one grandbaby. She has been in the dental field for 15 years. She sings in her church choir and donates her time to her church where they need her. Misty loves archery! She started doing archery tournaments and state competitions a few years back. She also likes to crochet in her downtime. Misty loves spending time with her kids and teaching them about life.
She has done many jobs in dentistry and loves working chairside with patients where she can help them feel comfortable. She wants to educate our patients on what is going on, what to expect, and what new technologies we have. Misty loves working with everyone in the office and says it feels like one big family.
Bianca
Bianca was born in Irving, Texas where she graduated from high school and still resides. She was first introduced to dentistry through her mom, who is also a dental assistant. After graduating from school, Bianca went to work with her mom, who helped Bianca improve her skills in dentistry. It was her mom’s mentoring that led Bianca to Pecan Park Dental. Bianca has been a dental assistant for 13 years and loves every bit of it. Outside of work, Bianca loves spending quality time with her husband, Nick, and their two boys, Glendon and Brock.
Angelica
Angelica was born and raised in Arlington, TX, and decided to pursue a BS in Dental Hygiene after falling in love with patient care as an Orthodontic Assistant – there was never a “boring” day! She takes great care in individualizing the preventative oral healthcare for each of her patients. She not only educates them in evidence-based strategies to reach and maintain their best dental status, but also eases any fear or apprehension they may have of the process. Angelica considers herself an escapist who loves traveling, movie nights with her husband, reading, and anything that involves her three puppies!
Maria
Maria has been working in dentistry for 12 years. She enjoys educating patients on oral health, listening to the patient’s concerns, and recommending the best and most up-to-date preventive dental products based on their needs. Maria looks forward to making every patient feel comfortable and like family when they come into the office.
When she is not in the office, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She also enjoys going to sports events with her son, finding new places to eat, going for walks in the park, and spending time with family.