About East Texas Children’s Dentistry

Dr. Kenny C. Thompson grew up in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University for his undergrad degree. Following graduation, Dr. Thompson attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas where he graduated with honors. He then completed an additional two years of training in pediatric dentistry at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. He obtained his specialty degree in 2002 and started his pediatric dental practice in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Dr. Thompson maintains his affiliations with Children’s Medical Center and Texas Scottish Rite hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the First District Dental Society of Texas. Most of his patients know him simply as “Dr. Kenny.” He works closely with the local Head Start, Migrant, and Communities in Schools programs which serve underprivileged children in our area. He was elected Volunteer of the Year in 2007 by the Communities in School’s program and accepted his award at the State Capital in Austin, Texas.

He and his wife Delann have four children, two girls and two boys. Dr. Thompson enjoys all outdoor activities and helping others in his free time. He stays busy with his children and their activities including baseball, cheer, hunting and fishing.

Amy obtained a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in 1996 with the desire to one day have the opportunity to work in pediatrics. She has been a member of our team since 2004, and has thoroughly enjoyed providing dental care and teaching children the lifelong importance of good dental hygiene. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending quality time with her family. Together she and her husband have six children, a daughter in law, and 2 happy golden doodles.

Lynn has been on the ETCD team for almost 20 years, beginning in 2003. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene in 1975. Lynn is married to Dr. Robert Cooper, a retired oral surgeon and has 2 adult children. She and her husband take great delight in their 5 grandsons and attending their activities.

Angela graduated from NTCC with an Associates of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene in 2014 and has been working for Dr. Kenny since graduation. She is compassionate about educating her patients and loves making sure they have a great dental experience.

In her spare time, she and her husband, Ramon, enjoy traveling, dining out at new restaurants, attending the sporting events of their 3 children, two daughters and a son; and spending quality time with family and friends.

Emily began working with our team in 2020. She graduated in 2015 from Northeast Texas Community College with an Associates Degree in Applied Science Dental Hygiene and has been working in pediatrics since graduation. Emily is married and has one daughter. She enjoys all things outdoors and spending quality time with close family and friends.

Valerie graduated from San Antonio College in 2008 with an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Dental Assisting. She joined our team in 2009 and has over 15 years of dental experience. Valerie and her husband are blessed with three beautiful and very active children. She enjoys crafting, traveling, being outdoors, going to the gym, and spending time with her family.

Kim has been in dentistry for over 24 years. She loves spending time with her family and stays busy with her four grandchildren. She enjoys speaking to the children at the office because they say the funniest things! Her favorite quote is “it’s a good day to be a good day”.

Crystal has been with our team since 2010. She looks forward to interacting with the patients and their parents each day. In her spare time, she enjoys sharing time with her family, traveling and shopping.