“We take pride in your smile”

Dr. Lillian Adame Nelson, Dr Arnold B. Valle,  Dr Surat Attaphitaya, Dr Jack M. Dempsey and their warm, friendly, and experienced staff are committed to ensure personal attention and a great dental experience to each and every patient. We invite  you to call or stop by our office for an appointment. We look forward to meeting and providing you with comfortable and caring dentistry for you and your family.

Dr. Lillian Adame Nelson

General Dentistry

Dr Lillian Adame Nelson attended The University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio – where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1997.  Since then, she has been practicing throughout the Rio Grande Valley.  She is an active member of the Rio Grande valley District Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association and Dentists Who Care- an admirable 10 year old local nonprofit organization that provides dental care to the indigent children of the Valley.

Dr. Lillian Adame Nelson has established herself in Brownsville. She is happily married to Arturo A.  Nelson with whom she has 3 young children – Andrea, Victoria, and Arturito.

Dr Lillian Adame Nelson takes pride in providing the highest quality comprehensive dental care for the entire family using modern dental equipment and techniques with a woman's gentle touch.

Dr. Surat Attaphitaya, DMD, MS
 Orthodontics for Adults & Children

Dr Attaphitaya -" Dr. A" received both his Bachelor’s of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees from Southern IL University in 1995. Upon graduating from dental school, Dr. A received the distinguished National Institutes of Health’s Dentist Scientists Scholarship Award. With this scholarship, Dr. A furthered his studies by attending the University of Rochester and Eastman Dental Center in New York -earning both a Master’s in Anatomy and a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 2001.

Dr. A served on faculty as a clinical instructor of the Eastman Dental Center department of Orthodontics for 3 years and has been in the private practice of orthodontics ever since.

Dr. A  brings a breadth of knowledge and cutting edge experience to our practice. He offers all phases of orthodontic treatment  including: Invisible, clear, and conventional braces.

    Dr Arnold B. Valle, DDS, OMS 

       Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr Arnold B. Valle was born in San Antonio, Tx and is the product of good Rio Grande Valley hospitality.  After completing his dental degree at The University of Texas Dental Branch Houston, Tx, he served 3 years in the United States Air Force.  

After the Air Force, he practiced general dentistry in Brownsville, Tx for 8 years. After realizing he had a real passion and interest for Surgery, he decided to further his education and completed his degree in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in 1970 from The University of Texas Houston Dental Branch. 

Upon graduation, he and his family of five moved to San Antonio where he developed a very large successful practice focusing on trauma. After 32 years, he and his wife, Mary Helen decided to close the practice and move to hometown Brownsville where he and his long life friend,  Dr Jack M. Dempsey, are enjoying practicing at Los Ebanos Family Dentistry in association with Dr Lillian Adame Nelson.

                                               Jack M. Dempsey, DDS

      General Dentist with over 45 years experience  

Dr Jack M. Dempsey was born in Dallas, Tx on January 27th, 1934. He is married to Olivia (Libby) Lopez, and he is father to six children.

Dr Jack M. Dempsey graduated from W. H. Adamson Hi in 1951. He attended Parkland Radiology School.  He also attended the University of Texas at Austin, and he graduated with a DDS degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas in 1962.

Dr Jack M. Dempsey has been practicing general dentistry in Brownsville since graduation.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Rio Grande Valley District Dental Society since 1962.

Dr Jack M. Dempsey is very active in civic organizations.  Some of these organizations include Brownsville ISD (trustee for 10 years adn chairman for 2 terms),  Cameron County Federal Credit Union (Director and Chairman), City Capital Improvements Committee ( Chairman), and the Brownsville Rio Grande Railroad (Trustee for 15 years and Chairman for 8 years).

Dr Jack M. Dempsey is very active in the Catholic Church.  He attends St Luke Parish. He is also a member of the Serra Club International (past President and past District Governor).  He has been involved in many other Catholic Organizations.

After more than 46 years, He still loves his profession..... practicing general Dentistry!

  Irene Verdream, RDH  

  Dental Hygienist

 Irene Verdream attended The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, where she earned her Dental Hygiene Degree in 1991. 

 Immediately upon graduation, Irene returned to Brownsville and has been practicing here ever since.

Irene Verdream RDH has been a hygienist for 17 years.  She is married to J. Paul Verdream and together they have five children.   Most of her free time is spent with her family.

Irene Verdream brings a gentle, caring and experienced touch to this practice.

She takes delight in providing the most memorable experience possible when visiting our office.