About us
A family practice, in every sense
Our doctors — Dirk P. DeKoch, DDS, John M. DeKoch, DDS, and Susie R. DeKoch, DDS — practice a full scope of general, family, and cosmetic dentistry, with expertise ranging from routine preventive care to high-end cosmetic and complex restorative treatment.
Our commitment
Treating patients with dignity and respect
That phrase has been on the front of our website for years, and it is meant literally. It means we explain what we see before we recommend anything, we tell you what the alternatives are — including doing nothing — and we are honest about what each one costs and how likely it is to work.
It also means your time is respected. If you are in pain, we make every effort to see you promptly.
Our specialist, Curtis D. Schmidt, DDS, provides oral and maxillofacial surgery including wisdom tooth removal and dental implant placement, so surgical and restorative care is planned by one team in one building.
What to expect
How we work
We explain before we treat
You see what we see — the x-ray, the photograph, the measurement — and we describe the options available before anything is scheduled.
Prevention over repair
We value education and preventive care, and spend time on causes rather than only symptoms. It is the least expensive dentistry there is.
One team, one building
General, cosmetic, restorative, and surgical care are all provided here, by doctors who share your chart and plan complex cases together.
Beyond the practice
Our doctors have led and served the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic for more than two decades, caring for patients who would otherwise go without.
Recognition
Honored by our patients and our peers
Awards matter less than the work, but they are a reasonable thing to want to see before choosing a dentist.
Best General Dentist — Winner, 2021
San Antonio Express-News YourSA Readers' Choice Awards. Also a finalist for Best Cosmetic Dentist.
Texas Monthly Super Dentists®
Dr. Dirk P. DeKoch has been featured on the Super Dentists list and has received numerous peer, local, and statewide honors.
Clinical Excellence Award
Awarded to Dr. Susie R. DeKoch by the clinical faculty of the UT Health Science Center School of Dentistry.
Board certified in oral & maxillofacial surgery
Dr. Curtis D. Schmidt retired as Chairman of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center after 27 years of U.S. Army service.
Our team
Meet your doctors
Dirk P. DeKoch, DDS
General, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
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John M. DeKoch, DDS
General, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
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Susie R. DeKoch, DDS
General, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
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Curtis D. Schmidt, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Read full bio for Curtis D. Schmidt
Become a patient
We are accepting new patients of all ages. Tell us a little about what you need and we will find you a time.