Dr. Nevin A.

Dr. Allan holds a BA in biology from the University of Texas at Austin, where she also began her mentorship journey as a Sexual Health Peer Advisor, counseling fellow students and developing her interest in advising. She graduated with a DMD and a certificate in public health from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, and later completed her pediatric dental residency and an MS in dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

During her time at Louisville, Dr. Allan served as Chief Pediatric Dental Resident and actively participated in the admissions process for the residency program. She helped review many applications, interviewed several candidates, and was involved in the final ranking decisions, giving her a true insider perspective on what makes applicants stand out.

Her passion for pediatric dentistry developed early in her clinical career while working at a general family practice. Since then, she has held positions across Texas, including at Poplin Pediatric Dentistry, Hill Country Pediatric Dentistry, Austin Children’s Dentistry, and more. She is also Solea Dental Laser certified and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Capital Area Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Allan’s academic recognition includes induction into the Gamma Sigma Alpha Honor Society, Delta Mu Sigma Honor Society, and selection for the National Dean’s List. She was also recognized at the Women in Science Banquet and awarded University Honors at UT Austin. Her research project, Pediatric Hospital Dentistry: Developing a Strategy Based on Carious Surfaces Versus Carious Teeth, was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Session.

As an admissions consultant, Dr. Allan’s unique approach begins with putting the applicant at ease, as their frame of mind is tantamount to achieving their goals. She places a strong emphasis on getting to know each student and identifying their unique attributes. Dr. Allan strives to help students determine why they want to pursue a career in dentistry and keep that motivation at the forefront of their minds throughout the process. She helps applicants stay organized and tackle the journey one step at a time. As a seasoned pediatric dentist, Dr. Allan can answer questions that relate to clinical practice and offer her personal experiences and anecdotes to help students grasp the day-to-day life of a dentist.