Meet Your Neighborhood Pediatric Dentists in San Antonio

Dr. Mansouri is a board certified specialist in Orthodontics and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association and San Antonio District Dental Society. She graduated from Jacksonville University in Florida earning her speciality Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Mansouri met her husband during residency and together they relocated to Texas where he grew up, and fell in love with the charming people of San Antonio. In her free time she values spending time with her family and enjoys cooking, exploring, new places and traveling.

Dr. Joanna Ayala was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Dr. Ayala went to complete her dental degree at Boston University. Her passion for children inspired her to continue her education at Miami Children’s Hospital, where she earned her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry.

Dr. Jordan Nolan is a proud Arizona native, originally hailing from Phoenix. He began his academic journey at Northern Arizona University and is thrilled to be embarking on his dental career after graduating from A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH) in May 2025.

Dr. Nolan has a genuine passion for working with families and is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for pediatric patients. He understands that early experiences shape lifelong attitudes toward oral health, and he strives to make every visit fun, comfortable, and educational. His approach focuses on building trust with both children and parents, using patience and lightheartedness to help young patients feel safe and empowered in the dental chair. He firmly believes in establishing a strong, positive foundation for healthy smiles that last a lifetime.

When he’s not in the office, his commitment to family and fun shines through. You can usually find Dr. Nolan spending time with his dog, Bandit, or relaxing by watching Disney movies alongside his nieces and nephews—a pastime that helps him stay connected to the interests of his youngest patients! He also enjoys an active lifestyle, participating in outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, and staying competitive by playing hockey.

Dr. Yvonne Tijerina-Burleson is delighted to be back home in Texas after years of dedicated practice. Originally from Pharr, she understands the deep value of community and raising a healthy family here.

After graduating from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2007, Dr. Tijerina-Burleson spent four years practicing in the Dallas area. Her desire to serve diverse communities then led her on a remarkable adventure to Alaska, where she provided essential dental care to children and families across many remote villages.

To better serve her youngest patients, she specialized, completing a Pediatric Dentistry Residency at the University of Kentucky in 2020. She then returned to Alaska, where she spent the last five years focusing solely on creating positive, gentle dental experiences for kids.

Dr. Tijerina-Burleson is committed to a simple but important philosophy: Prevention First. She strongly believes in using the gentlest and most minimally invasive techniques possible—treating every child as if they were her own. She is excited to use all the unique experience she has gained to care for the children of Texas.

She looks forward to building a trusting partnership with you, making your little one's visits comfortable, fun, and focused on maintaining that healthy, happy smile!