Meet the Doctors

Dr. Geno grew up an Air Force Brat. Spending his early years overseas, his father retired to San Antonio and he became a Texan by proxy. He attended Texas A&M University, then graduated from the Univeristy of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1982. He has practiced in the Clear Lake area since. Dr. Geno holds Masterships in the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is co-director of The Progressive Implant Study Club and CEJ Productions. He is an Associate Fellow on The American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is a recipient of The Academy of General Detistry’s Life Long Learning and Service Recognition Award. He is the past president of the Texas AGD. He also is Director of Houston Academy of General Dentist’s Fellowtrack program of the University of Texas Dental School. He was nominated for the Texas Dentist of The Year in 2012 by HAGD.He lives in Friendswood with his wife Rhonda and their three children, Noah, Gabrielle and Joshua.

Dr. Hurst grew up an Army Brat. He graduated from Hendrix College with a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry. He then graduated from The University of Dental Branch in San Antonio in 1989. He has practiced in the Clearlake area since. Dr. Hurst has a Mastership in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry and is a member of the American Orthodontic Society. He is a co-director of the Progressive Implant Study Club and of CEJ Productions. He and his wife Veronica live in Friendswood with their two children Erika and Jonathan.

Dr. Yoder's dental journey began in 2017 when he enrolled in Indiana University School of Dentistry. The four years spent away from Texas came with their own set of challenges, particularly in navigating clinical requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Dr. Yoder believes these experiences have helped him grow as a dentist, making him more resilient and skilled.

After graduating in 2021, Dr. Yoder spent two years practicing at a corporate dental office just north of Conroe. Now, he feels deeply honored to be working alongside Dr. Geno and the fantastic team at Bay Area Dental Center. As he reestablishes himself in the community he loves, Dr. Yoder is excited to serve and provide top-notch dental care to his patients. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry.