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Our Practice

Smiles Are Our Specialty!
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our practice

Care You Can Trust

  • Personalized, Patient-First Care
  • Expertise You Can Trust
  • Convenience That Fits Your Life
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Discover what has made us a trusted partner across the San Antonio community for over 20 years.

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Hulme Orthodontics office in San Antonio, featuring braces, Invisalign treatments, and welcoming patient spaces.
Image of Hulme Orthodontics office, featuring braces and Invisalign treatment options for San Antonio patients.
Invisalign Diamond Provider logo representing Hulme Orthodontics' expertise in advanced orthodontic care and personalized treatment options.
Hulme Orthodontics logo featuring "HDA" and "Orthodontics," emphasizing expertise in creating confident smiles.
AADR logo representing the American Association for Dental Research, emphasizing dental research and education in orthodontics.
Logo of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) featuring a diamond shape and text, representing dental research and expertise in orthodontics.
Texas Association of Orthodontists logo featuring "TAO" and a Texas star, representing professional affiliation in orthodontic care.
Logo of Hulme Orthodontics featuring a triangular design with a caduceus symbol, representing dental care and expertise in orthodontics.
Hulme Orthodontics logo featuring a stylized smile, representing personalized orthodontic care and community trust.
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our orthodontists

Creating Confident Smiles In Our Community

Meet the compassionate professionals behind every confident smile.

Dr. Keith A. Blalock
Dr. Keith A. Blalock graduated summa cum laude from UT at San Antonio in 1985. He then attended UTHSC at San Antonio, earned his DDS, and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon two years later. Dr. Blalock served in the US Air Force until 1991, after which he obtained an MS and orthodontic certificate from the UTHSC at Houston in 1993. He joined Hulme Orthodontics in 2026.
Meet Dr. Keith Blalock
Dr. Avery Gil
Dr. Avery Gil completed her BS in Biology at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX, in 2013. She then graduated at the top of her class from UTHSC at Houston in 2013 with her DDS. She was awarded membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. Dr. Gil then completed a 30-month orthodontic residency at UOHSC in Oklahoma City. She joined Hulme Orthodontics in 2026.
Meet Dr. Avery Gil
Dr. Richard D. Hulme, board-certified orthodontist, smiling in a blue shirt and patterned tie, with a warm background, reflecting his commitment to creating confident smiles.
Dr. Richard D. Hulme
A lifelong Texan and board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Hulme is known for his expertise, leadership, and genuine care, making every patient feel like family while creating confident, healthy, and beautiful smiles.
Meet dr. Hulme
Our Team

The Smiles Behind Your Smile

A caring, experienced team dedicated to making every visit comfortable, welcoming, and exceptional.
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advanced care

Cutting-Edge Technology
For Your Comfort

iTero digital scanner displaying 3D images of teeth, used for orthodontic assessments and treatment planning at Hulme Orthodontics.
iTero Scanner

Our state-of-the-art iTero digital scanner creates fast, highly accurate 3D images of your teeth, eliminating the need for traditional molds and ensuring a more comfortable experience.

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Digital Photos

We capture high-resolution digital photos of your smile to track your progress, enhance treatment planning, and give you a clear, detailed picture of your transformation over time.

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Digital X-Rays (3D & CBCT)
We capture high-resolution digital X-Rays of your smile to track progress, enhance treatment planning, and provide a clear, accurate picture of your transformation.
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3D Printers For
In-House Retainers

With cutting-edge 3D printing technology, we create custom retainers in-house, allowing for a faster turnaround time and a perfect, comfortable fit to maintain your new smile.

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Virtual Monitoring
through invisalign

With Invisalign’s virtual monitoring, you can track your progress remotely, reducing the need for in-office visits while staying on track with your treatment plan.

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Careers

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Discover rewarding career opportunities with Hulme Orthodontics and join our caring family.

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