About Russell Nelson, DDS
Dr. Nelson graduated Cum Laude from Washington Jefferson College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. He went on to The University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston where he graduated in 1983 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery. Dr. Nelson has been practicing dentistry in the Oak Hill area of Austin, Texas for 35 years. In his practice Dr. Nelson works with patients to comfortably alleviate dental issues as well as to assist patients in reaching their desired look through cosmetic dental procedures. Dr. Nelson skillfully provides all general dentistry services including fillings, crowns, root canals, veneers, implant restorations, whitening, wisdom tooth extraction, dentures and a variety of other procedures. He is also able to provide invisible braces and other dental appliances. It is no secret that people are frequently afraid of visiting the dentist or worried that dental work will be painful. Dr. Nelson prides himself on working with patients to make them comfortable through a variety of available anesthetics. He is also especially careful and patient when working with children and endeavors to make their dental experiences as worry free as possible. Dr. Nelson realizes that dental emergencies can be extremely painful and do not always occur during regular business hours. He is available after hours and on weekends to provide emergency services as well as to follow up with patients regarding recent procedures. For many years Dr. Nelson has gone on mission trips to provide dental care to residents of Galeana, Mexico and its surrounding villages, the border region of south Texas, Visahapatnam, India, and Guatemala. He has plans to continue this ministry in the years to come. Dr. Nelson married the love of his life, Marian while attending dental school 37 years ago. Both Dr. Nelson and his wife, Marian, enjoy working with each other and make a great team! Together they have three grown children: Bethany, Hannah and Seth. In his free time he enjoys skiing, hiking, boating, woodworking, stained glass and bicycling. He also takes great pleasure in spending time with friends and family and is an active member in Sunset Canyon Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and on various committees throughout the years.
