Our Team

“As an orthodontist, I help unravel the effects of pediatric sleep apnea through orthodontic treatment in children and teens. I’m excited to now offer more solutions for adults with sleep apnea at Dental Sleep Solutions Austin.” -Dr. Barnett

Education & Training

Dr. Barnett completed four years of formal university orthodontic training following dental school. During his orthodontic residency, he also earned a master’s degree in Cellular and Structural Biology.

He currently serves as an associate professor of Clinical Orthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he travels twice a month to teach orthodontic residents. He has been recognized for over 15 years of service, beginning with his residency and continuing as a part-time faculty member.

His academic background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology — University of Texas at Austin
• Doctor of Dental Surgery — University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Orthodontic Research Fellowship — University of Florida
• Orthodontic Residency — University of Texas Health Science Center at SanAntonio
• Master of Science — Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UT Health San Antonio

Dr. Barnett’s areas of special interest include the impact of sleep-disordered breathing on children’s growth and development, as well as the anatomical factors contributing to sleep apnea in adults.

Continuing Education & Professional Involvement

Dr. Barnett is committed to lifelong learning and staying at the forefront of orthodontic and sleep medicine innovations. He is an active member of:

• American Association of Orthodontists®
• American Dental Association®
• Texas Dental Association
• Capital Area Dental Society
• Cedar Park Study Club

He also supports the Capital Area Dental Foundation, Smiles Change Lives and has volunteered internationally, providing dental care to indigenous communities in Guatemala.

Honors & Awards

Dr. Barnett’s professional excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including:

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (the only orthodontic board recognized by the ADA and AAO)
• College Scholar, College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin
• Dean’s List all four years of dental school, graduating with Highest Honors
• AAO Dental Student Award for Exceptional Interest in Orthodontics
• Teachers of Oral Diagnosis Graduating Senior Award
• Excellence in Clinical Dentistry and Excellence in Basic Science Awards
• Armand J. Guarino Award for Academic Excellence in Master’s Studies, UT Health San Antonio

Outside the Office

A proud Austin native, Dr. Barnett enjoys many of the city’s unique experiences. He is an avid Longhorns fan, loves live music and stays active by running and biking around Lady Bird Lake and the nearby greenbelts. He is also a big soccer enthusiast, cheering on Austin FC and supporting Liverpool FC as a member of the Liverpool Supporters of Austin. Most of all, Dr. Barnett values spending quality time with his wife and two dogs.

Daniela partnered with Dr. Barnett in 2019 to co-found Dental Sleep Solutions Austin. A graduate of Colgate University, she has a strong background in the dental field, having worked as a consultant and volunteered with organizations such as the Capital Area Dental Foundation and Christian Medical Missions in Guatemala. Daniela loves caring for patients and guiding them through oral appliance therapy, especially seeing the positive impact it has on their overall health and quality of life. Originally from San Diego, she now enjoys exploring Austin with her husband and two Standard Poodles, and can often be found at yoga classes, concerts or trying out new restaurants around the city.