Meet the team
Meet the people
behind your care.
Thoughtful, wellness-minded dentistry starts with a team that listens well, explains clearly, and takes the time to get it right.
Our approach
A team built around
trust and intention.
At Rise, every detail of the patient experience is meant to feel more thoughtful. From the first conversation to treatment planning to the care you receive chairside, our team is here to make things feel clearer, calmer, and more personal.
Founder
Thu Trinh, DDS
Biological Dentist, Founder
Dr. Thu Trinh is a highly trained dentist who specializes in functional and biomimetic dentistry, having studied under respected mentors in the field. With over a decade of experience serving the Austin community, she has seen firsthand that true wellness starts with connection, and with the right support, people can rise to their best selves.
That belief became the foundation of Rise Dental, a space intentionally designed to support both your health and your sense of well-being. From the soothing tones in the office to the thoughtful details in the patient experience, every part of the practice was built to feel restorative, elevated, and deeply human.
Outside the office, she enjoys swimming with her dogs, eating tacos, tinkering with technology, and creating imaginary worlds with her kids.
Training & affiliations
UCLA School of Dentistry (DDS)
Eastman Institute for Oral Health (AEGD)
Kois Institute – Functional Occlusion
Invisalign® Certified
International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine (IABDM)
International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT)
SMART Certified – Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal
International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
ADA • TDA • AGD
Founder
Robert Banh, DDS
Restorative Dentist
For almost a decade, Dr. Banh served as the lead dentist at a Fortune 500 company’s wellness center in Austin, Texas, working side-by-side with physicians, acupuncturists, dietitians, chiropractors, and nurses. That multidisciplinary environment gave him a deep understanding of how dentistry connects to whole-body health.
Today, he brings that full-scope perspective into private practice, offering care that is comprehensive, minimally invasive, and designed around each patient’s long-term well-being. From preventive dentistry to Invisalign® and Botox® for TMJ support, his focus is always on practical solutions that last.
In his free time, Dr. Banh enjoys working out, building projects in the woodshop, professional landscape photography, and traveling to new places with his family.
Training & affiliations
UCLA School of Dentistry (DDS)
Dental Surgery Department at VA, Mare Island (GPR)
Invisalign® Certified
Austin Aligners Study Club with Dr. Robin Bethell
Global Diagnosis Study Club with Dr. Bill Robbins
Botox® Certified with TMJ Therapy Focus
American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)
Airway-Focused and Integrative Dentistry
AAFE • ADA • TDA • AGD
The team behind your experience
Care is personal.
So is the team that delivers it.
Every interaction matters. Our support team helps make your visit feel calmer, clearer, and more seamless from start to finish.
Bridget, RDA
Registered Dental Assistant
Dedicated to creating a calm chairside experience and supporting minimally invasive, detail-driven care.
Becky, PCC
Patient Care Coordinator
Your go-to for scheduling, questions, and ensuring every visit feels seamless from start to finish.
Pakou, RDH
Registered Dental Hygienist
Focused on gentle, thorough cleanings and helping patients understand the connection between gum health and overall wellness.
The Rise team
A collaborative team,
dedicated to your care.
The patient experience at Rise is shaped by people who care deeply about quality, comfort, and doing things with intention.
Ready to meet us in person?
We’d love to welcome
you to Rise.
Whether you’re ready to schedule or just have a few questions, we’re here to help you take the next step.