Dr. Gabriela Pita, DDS

Originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dr. Gabriela Pita moved to Houston, Texas when she was 14 years old. Dr. Pita attended the University of Houston for her undergraduate studies, where she began to pursue a career in the dental field. She was initially drawn to dentistry by the desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives and through a recognition of the crucial role dental care plays in promoting overall health and well-being.

In 2016, Dr. Pita earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. While in dental school, she was active in numerous dental and service-based organizations, even attending a mission trip to Guatemala to provide dental treatment to impoverished children living in a rural community. Following dental school, Dr. Pita completed her residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, where she was focused on providing affordable dental care for low-income populations. Together, these experiences afforded her the opportunity to witness the transformative effects of a confident and healthy smile on people’s lives.

Dr. Pita is fluent in English and Spanish and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She is passionate about what she does, and strives to create an atmosphere of trust and compassion while providing excellent dental care.

Outside of work, you can find Dr. Pita spending time with her husband, Dr. Ryan Hyde, a fellow dentist, her two beautiful girls, Giuliana and Lilliana, and her puppy, Waffles. She loves to travel, read a good book, and spend time outdoors. Dr. Pita has been practicing Dentistry in Amarillo for over 5 years and looks forward to continuing to build relationships with her patients in the panhandle.