Meet The Dentists
Dr. Jay Herrington, D.D.S.
Credentials:
Graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry, DDS
Graduate of Texas A & M University, B.S. Zoology
Memberships:
ADA-American Dental Association
TDA-Texas Dental Assocation
SWARD-SouthWest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Dallas
ITI-International Team of Implantology
I was born and raised in Palestine, Texas; the second of four sons born to Jack and Louise. Three of us became dentists and the fourth, an attorney. I married Jean Campbell Davenport in 1987 and have two sons; Steve, 21 years old, is a senior at the University of Mississippi. Edward, age 19, is a sophomore and also attends "Ole Miss".
I graduated from Texas A&M in 1976 with a BS in Zoology and from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1978 with a D.D.S. I worked as an Instructor in the Fixed Prosthodontics Department at Baylor from 1978-1980, while also working part-time in a General Dentist office in Rockwall.
I moved back to Palestine in 1980 and opened an Adult General Dentistry practice. In 1986 I became interested in implant dentistry; first doing the prosthesis over the implants and later surgically placing the implants themselves.
My goal has been to always stay informed of the newest procedures and technology available in the dental field and provide those services to my patients. My staff and I attend continuing education courses each year at the Southwest Dental Conference in Dallas so we can stay up with the latest developments and techniques that dentistry has to offer. In addition to continuing education hours I am a member of the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the International Team for Implantology. For relaxation, I enjoy hunting, fishing, and traveling with my family.
Junior Hernandez, D.D.S.
Credentials:
Graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry, DDS
Graduate of Angelo State University, B.S. Biology
Memberships:
ADA
TDA
I have always enjoyed helping others. Through dentistry, I have found my passion is to help others feel comfortable during dental treatment. The trust patients put in me makes me feel truly privileged to work in this field.
I attended San Angelo University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I continued on to Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry where I earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery. I am a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association.
Born and raised in Midland, Texas, I has come to enjoy the lifestyle in East Texas. My parents have always supported and encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I am currently engaged to Cherie Richardson. We look forward to experiencing all of the aspects East Texas has to offer.
In my free time I can be found grilling and enjoying all of the different eateries. A large part of my time is spent in the Crossfit community helping others achieve their fitness goals along with my own.
Katelin Brooke Y'Barbo, D.D.S.
General Dentist
I am excited to be joining the amazing team at Herrington and Hernandez Dentistry has given me the privilege to serve my community and help my patients achieve their best smiles.
I obtained my bachelor's in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and my master's in biomedical Science from University of North Texas Health Science Center. Following my master's, I received my Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UTHealth School of Dentistry Houston. I am a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Academy of General Dentistry.
I am a native Texan, born in Beaumont and growing up in Midlothian, Texas. I met my husband, Marshall, during my time at SFA and we are blessed to have two little boys, Tucker and Cooper. We have always known we would move our family back to East Texas and are so excited to finally start building our life here. When I'm not practicing dentistry, I spend most of my time outside with my boys and our two dogs, Remington and Ranger.