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MEET DR. S. BONNIE D. VILLARREAL

Dr. S. Bonnie De La Rosa Villarreal is a Harlingen native who has dedicated her life to dentistry and her community. She is co-owner of Rio Vista Dentistry in Harlingen, Texas where she practices cosmetic, restorative, TMJ/Facial Pain and dental sleep medicine. She is a graduate of Harlingen High School and the University of Texas San Antonio where she has a Bachelor of Science. Her doctoral studies in dental surgery are from Baylor College of Dentistry, where she is currently a faculty member. She has continued advancement studies at the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida and the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.


She excels in highly advanced dentistry techniques and technology and realizes that serving her community is a duty and a passion. She has previously served as the chairwoman for Valley International Airport Board, the city of Harlingen’s Park and Recreation Board, the Valley Baptist Medical Center Board, the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, and as president of the Harlingen Junior League. She currently serves as a board member for the Harlingen Area Education Foundation.


She is a member of the Rio Grande Valley chapter of the Seattle Study Club, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Dental Association. She is a diplomate with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and often lectures to the community and other dentists on the risks of obstructive sleep apnea. She truly enjoys mentoring our next generation of health care providers, as she sits on an advisory council for the Harlingen School of Health Professions and allows our future generation to learn from her.


She is married to Cris Villarreal, CPA, and they have two children, Cristian and Olivia, who are the loves of their lives.

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DR. PILAR VALDERRAMA

Dr. Pilar Valderrama is a periodontist, having graduated in 2010 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Investigation from the UTHSCSA in 2006. She received her dental degree from the School of Dentistry at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1988. Dr. Valderrama’s experience includes having worked in dental education and within the research field. She obtained her board certification from the American Board of Periodontology in 2011 and has been an International Team of Implantologists Fellow since 2012. She worked as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College College of Dentistry until 2021 when she moved to the RGV. 


She worked as a scholar in implant dentistry at the Department of Periodontics at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio from 2003 until 2007 where she undertook clinical, research and academic duties. Dr. Valderrama has published several papers in the fields of periodontal regeneration and implantology in both national and international peer reviewed journals and has lectured at national and international dental meetings. She has received national awards in periodontics. 


She is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and The International College of Dentists. She is a member of The American Academy Of Periodontology. She is Past-President of the North Texas Hispanic Dental Association and Past-President of The Southwest Society of Periodontists. 


Being bilingual in English and Spanish enables her to help Hispanic patients with sensitivity and cultural understanding. 


Dr. Valderrama’s husband is a podiatrist working as Dean of the School of Podiatric Medicine at UTRGV. They have two daughters and two dogs. They enjoy traveling, playing tennis, cooking and gardening.

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Becky Villarreal

Patient Coordinator

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    Becky is Dr. Bonnie’s patient coordinator here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 1997. Her favorite part of her job is being able to make our patients feel comfortable and getting them scheduled for the services they need. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family.

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Mary Longoria

Financial Coordinator

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    Mary is our financial coordinator here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2004. Her favorite part of her job is helping our patients get the smile they deserve. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family.

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ODILIA F. LOPEZ

Insurance Benefits Coordinator

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    Odalia is our insurance benefits coordinator here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2017. Her favorite part of her job is giving patients explanations of their benefits and processing their claims. When not at the office she enjoys quality family time spent at home or barbecuing and peacefully enjoying her local beach resorts! 

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Natalie Fonseca

Desk Concierge

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    Natalie is our desk concierge here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2023. Her favorite part of her job is greeting patients and making sure they are comfortable while in our office. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her children and giving them her undivided attention.

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Mercedes Deitrick

Hygiene Coordinator

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    Mercedes is our hygiene coordinator here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2023. Her favorite part of her job is the impact that she can have on someone's life and health by teaching them about proper oral care. When not at the office she enjoys working on genealogy while listening to instrumental music.

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MARIA T. PEREZ, RDH

Dental Hygienist

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    Maria is one of our hygienists here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2016. Her favorite part of her job is to educate and interact with patients. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family.

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Sally Palacios, RDH

Dental Hygienist

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    Sally is one of our hygienists here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2012. Her favorite part of her job is the wonderful relationships she gets to build with patients. When not at the office she enjoys eating and spending time with her family.

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Flora Martinez, RDH

Dental Hygienist

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    Flora is one of our hygienists here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2022. Her favorite part of her job is patient education. When not at the office she enjoys watching her children play sports and attend events with them. 

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Elena Chavez

Dental Hygienist

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    Elena is one of our Dental Hygienists here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2023. Her favorite part of her job is creating great relationships with her patients . When not at the office she enjoys fishing and working out.

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Wendy Chavez, RDA

Dental Assistant

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    Wendy is one of our dental assistants here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2022. Her favorite part of her job is to assist our hygienists and patients. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family. 

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Priscilla Carranza, RDA

Dental Assistant

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    Priscilla is one of our dental assistants here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2022. Her favorite part of her job is educating patients on caring for their oral health. She also enjoys helping our hygienist team give our patients a wonderful experience during treatment. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family, and reading a good book.

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Marisol Chavez, RDA

Dental Assistant

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    Marisol is one of our dental assistants here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2020. Her favorite part of her job is helping patients regain their smile. When not at the office she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her family. 

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Hortencia Govea, RDA

Dental Assistant

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    Hortencia is one of our dental assistants here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2016. Her favorite part of her job is helping patients get their smile back. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family, watching football and basketball, and shopping. 

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Veronica Uribe, RDA

Dental Assistant

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    Veronica is one of our dental assistants here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2009. Her favorite part of her job is delivering the quality dental treatment our patients deserve. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family.

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Andrea Cantu

Dental Assistant

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    Andrea is one of our Dental Assistants here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2023. Her favorite part of her job is working chairside with her doctor to bring satisfaction to the patients needs. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family, doing housework, reading, and caring for her father and niece.

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Lisa Cantu

Hygiene Coordinator

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    Lisa is one of our Hygiene Coordinators here at Rio Vista Dentistry and has been proudly serving our patients since 2023. Her favorite part of her job is being a part of a team that helps patients succeed in their dental health journey. When not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and going on weekend getaways.

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