Dr. Dr. Fanny Kamwa Agnero, DMD, MPH

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Get to know Pediatric Dentist Dr. Fanny Kamwa Agnero, who serves patients in Rio Grande City, Texas.

A trusted pediatric dentist, Dr. Agnero sees patients at her private practice – Rio Grande City Pediatric Dentistry – in Rio Grande City , Texas. She specializes in Procedures with  Oral sedation as well as  General Anesthesia, emergency procedures,Fillings , dental sealants, crowns.

Academically, she graduated from Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine, formerly known as The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree in 2011. After dental school, she completed a one-year general practice residency at Staten Island University Hospital.

Subsequently, Dr. Agnero practiced general dentistry for 2 years during which she realized her favorite part about dentistry was providing care for children and making sure they had a fun and fearless experience. She decided to pursue specialization in pediatric dentistry at Staten Island University Hospital. During her residency, she was appointed Chief Resident, and upon graduation was awarded the highly prestigious Arthur Puglisi Leadership Award.

Distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, she is an active member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry , College of Diplomates of The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. The Pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. Children of different age groups need different approaches in dealing with their behavior guiding their dental growth and development, as well as helping them avoid future dental problems. A pediatric dentist cares for special needs patients as well.

In her spare time, Dr. Agnero enjoys spending time with her family, friends, volunteering at her church, baking and traveling.

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