ABOUT THE DOCTORS
Dr. John R. Updyke
Dr. John Updyke received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Wright State University and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville. His Pediatric Dental specialty training was completed at The Ohio State University and Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he received certification in Pediatric Dentistry. He has been practicing Pediatric Dentistry in Austin since 1976.
Dr. Updyke’s professional affiliations include the American and Texas Dental Associations, Capital Area Dental Society and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Updyke has a special interest in early treatment of orthodontic problems and cosmetic dentistry for children. He is President and owner of Dental Innovators, the only dental lab set up exclusively for children.
Dr. Raquel Martuchi Jham
Dr. Raquel Martuchi Jham is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she earned her Dental Degree and practiced as a General Dentist. In the United States she worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at the University of Florida, Department of Orthodontics, in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Martuchi received her DDS degree from the University of Colorado at Denver and obtained her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Martuchi is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). She appreciates the combination of technical and psychological aspects of Pediatric Dentistry, and is a caring clinician that welcomes the opportunity to provide quality dental care to children. She is passionate about infant oral health and educating parents with preventive knowledge to keep their children healthy.
Dr. Martuchi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, jogging and traveling. Languages spoken include Portuguese and Spanish.
Dr. Scott Siegel
Dr. Scott Siegel obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida. He received his Doctored of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. He then went on to finish his Pedodontic Certification from Boston University. Originally from central Florida, he spent time in New Mexico practicing dentistry, before moving to his current residence in Texas. Dr. Siegel is also a member of the American Dental Association. As an avid fan of Eastern culture, he spends his free time traveling out of the country. Rollerblading and snowboarding are two of his other favorite hobbies. Growing up with dentists for parents, Dr. Siegel decided to follow in their footsteps and go into the dental field as well. Unlike his parents however, and with his certification in Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Siegel now works with children. He specializes in child sedation and sees many cases in the local hospitals. Dr. Siegel is passionate about the oral health care he provides to both infants and children.