Meet the doctors

Dr. Richard Potter earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. Though he practices all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Potter’s focus is occlusal therapy.

His professional passion is being able to treat his patients with the best dentistry possible. It can be as simple as relieving the patient’s pain or as complex as rebuilding their entire occlusion while improving their smiles to health and beauty. The patient’s healthy smile at the end of treatment is his ultimate gratification.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Potter and his wife enjoy serving their community in any way they can, be it free dental clinics, church retreats, or feeding the homeless. He is also an avid reader and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends. Dr. Potter’s patients especially like his great sense of humor and his ability to have fun while at work. He believes that a healthy sense of humor can make everybody’s day a whole lot better.

Dr. Chris Marlette and his wife Yvonne moved to San Antonio in 2009 to be closer to their family, which has lived here for many years. After graduating from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry in 1981, he had his own private dental practice for 27 years.

With his many years of being a business owner, entrepreneur, and provider of high-quality dental health care, Dr. Marlette brings a unique perspective to Heritage Dental. He is extremely skilled in all aspects of dental care, including full mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment, dental surgery, dental implant placement, and restoration.

Dr. Marlette enjoys every minute outside of the practice of dentistry spending time with his lovely wife. Whether it be hiking or biking, he and Yvonne love the outdoor activities that Texas offers year round. They also enjoy spending a lot of time with both sets of their parents— who live here in San Antonio— as well as their son on the weekends. Being avid football fans, their family always comes together on the weekends. Dr. Marlette and his wife feel truly blessed to be in this city to care for their family and to care for the dental needs of the community.

Dr. Ishan Shah earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and has been practicing dentistry for over two years. He has completed advanced training in implant dentistry through Straumann and holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), nitrous oxide administration, and oral conscious sedation. As a member of both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Texas Dental Association (TDA), Dr. Shah remains committed to continuing education and providing the highest standard of care to his patients.

As a general dentist, Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of comprehensive dental care, with a particular focus on restoring smiles through dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. He is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and confident smiles through personalized treatment plans tailored to their individual needs and goals.

Dr. Shah values the collaborative and patient-centered environment of the practice and appreciates working alongside a team that shares a commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience. His philosophy of care is simple: treat every patient the way he would want a family member to be treated. He believes in taking the time to listen, educate, and ensure patients feel informed and comfortable with their treatment options. By building trust and fostering open communication, he strives to create a positive, stress-free dental experience where patients feel respected, confident, and genuinely cared for.

Outside of the office, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his fiancée, traveling, exploring new cultures, and discovering new places (and focd!). He is also dedicated to giving back to the community and has volunteered with Texas Mission of Mercy, providing free dental care to underserved populations throughout Texas.

Dr. Andrew Hockley has lived in many places, but has spent most of his life in Texas and San Antonio. He graduated from Cole High School in Fort Sam Houston and then attended University of Texas at San Antonio, and where he earned his bachelors and master’s degree in Biology.

After a brief career in research and teaching biology and physiology at UTSA, he decided to go to dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery. He also spent three years at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and earned a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Dr. Hockley is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics™ and is a board certified orthodontist. Only a small percentage of orthodontists have been able to earn this distinction. He spent five years in the Navy and Marine Corp as a general dentist and was able to practice all aspects of dentistry in places like Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines. He earned many awards and medals, including the prestigious “Top Doc” award before leaving the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

When Dr. Hockley is not busy trying to create your new smile or learning the newest innovations in orthodontics, he’s enjoying spending time with his wife Morena and their four children. He also finds time to play guitar, sports, and watching anything on the Food Network®.