Dr. Jude Goodwin was born in Hawaii, but he grew up in American Samoa. After graduating high school, he chose to serve a two year church mission and became fluent in Spanish. Subsequently, he attended Brigham Young University in Hawaii where he earned a Bachelor's of Biology degree. He put himself through school by teaching people about Samoan culture at the Polynesian Cultural Center, a popular tourist attraction in Laie, Hawaii. While attending BYU-H, he met and married his beautiful, loving wife, Rita Aumua. They moved to College Station,Texas after completing his degree. College Station was good to them; loving friends and family helped them decide to pursue dentistry. Jude attended Roseman University of Health Sciences in Utah. While attending Roseman, Jude and Rita welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their family, Teila Lealoha Peauolemoana Goodwin. Jude, Rita, and Teila are now back in the Bryan/College Station area and are ready to re-establish connections and serve the community.
Dr. Harold (Hal) Black received his DDS degree in 1981 from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas Texas. He attended school on a full ride scholarship with the United States Public Health Service. Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer in the USPHS. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society. With forty years of experience in practice, Dr. 'Hal' has developed the knowledge and expertise to give his patients the most current and trusted methods and technologies available in dentistry. Having his own dental lab, he helped pioneer the development of cosmetic porcelain veneers. For twenty-five years he was part of a dental research group testing and evaluating new products. His greatest professional satisfaction is helping patients develop confidence in their smile and oral health. Dr. 'Hal' has shared his passion for dentistry with his sons, both who serve in the dental field. He loves the Brazos Valley with its many traditions. He currently practices with his son, Dr. Brian Black. Dr. 'Hal' met his wife of 47 years in Colorado and they have five children and 20 grandchildren. He loves to spend time with his family. His interests include art, hiking, fishing and community service.