Meet Dr. Jake Hornberger

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Jake Hornberger DDS

Associate Dentist

Dr. Hornberger, a Dallas native, is a graduate of Texas A&M and dental degree recipient from Texas A&M College of Dentistry. The son of a lawyer and grandson of an orthodontist practicing in Dallas for over half a century, he was raised with a strong emphasis on servant leadership and the joy that comes with helping others.

Jake and his wife, Whitney, are newly-minted parents, welcoming their firstborn into the world in 2023.

Jake Hornberger DDS

Associate Dentist

Dr. Hornberger, a Dallas native, is a graduate of Texas A&M and dental degree recipient from Texas A&M College of Dentistry. The son of a lawyer and grandson of an orthodontist practicing in Dallas for over half a century, he was raised with a strong emphasis on servant leadership and the joy that comes with helping others.

Dr. Hornberger joined Leftwich Dentistry as an associate dentist in May of 2020.

Since I was a child, my two heroes have been my father, a lawyer, and my grandfather, a dentist. It was evident to me, even from an early age, that both were committed to their work and to using that work to better the lives of the people around them. They have been invaluable examples of professionalism leaving legacies that I would be proud to carry on.

My grandad, Dr. C. Moody Alexander, was an orthodontist who practiced here in Dallas for 55 years. Growing up, I was able to watch the way he cared for his patients and his community. He was passionate about dentistry as an occupation, but also as an opportunity to serve. The more I watched, the more I wanted to follow in his footsteps. While I can’t say it was the quality of his work that initially drew me into dentistry (4 th graders rarely are adequate judges of dental work), the quality of his character and the way he applied that to his work convinced me to pursue dentistry as a career, even at such an early age.
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Since I was a child, my two heroes have been my father, a lawyer, and my grandfather, a dentist. It was evident to me, even from an early age, that both were committed to their work and to using that work to better the lives of the people around them. They have been invaluable examples of professionalism leaving legacies that I would be proud to carry on.

My grandad, Dr. C. Moody Alexander, was an orthodontist who practiced here in Dallas for 55 years. Growing up, I was able to watch the way he cared for his patients and his community. He was passionate about dentistry as an occupation, but also as an opportunity to serve. The more I watched, the more I wanted to follow in his footsteps. While I can’t say it was the quality of his work that initially drew me into dentistry (4 th graders rarely are adequate judges of dental work), the quality of his character and the way he applied that to his work convinced me to pursue dentistry as a career, even at such an early age.
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I was born and raised in Dallas, and after graduating from The Covenant School, I went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University. My time in Aggieland was an experience for which I will always be grateful. Beyond the education I received, the friends I made and the organizations I was a part of taught me lessons in service, leadership, and faith that I will never forget. My time in College Station helped me better understand the man I want to be.

During college, I spent two summers on staff at Camp Barnabas, a Christian summer camp in Missouri for kids and adults with disabilities. This experience challenged me in ways I had never been challenged before, leading to exponential growth in selflessness, gratitude, and love. Speaking of love, it’s also where I met my wife, Whitney, a sweet southern belle from Nashville, Tennessee. Whitney and I got married the summer of 2017 after my first year of dental school and, through her nursing career, she selflessly supported us during my time in school.

I was born and raised in Dallas, and after graduating from The Covenant School, I went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University. My time in Aggieland was an experience for which I will always be grateful. Beyond the education I received, the friends I made and the organizations I was a part of taught me lessons in service, leadership, and faith that I will never forget. My time in College Station helped me better understand the man I want to be.

During college, I spent two summers on staff at Camp Barnabas, a Christian summer camp in Missouri for kids and adults with disabilities. This experience challenged me in ways I had never been challenged before, leading to exponential growth in selflessness, gratitude, and love. Speaking of love, it’s also where I met my wife, Whitney, a sweet southern belle from Nashville, Tennessee. Whitney and I got married the summer of 2017 after my first year of dental school and, through her nursing career, she selflessly supported us during my time in school.

Whitney and I are members of my childhood church, Watermark Community Church, where I serve in student ministries as a small group leader. In our free time, we love to be outside and are constantly looking for anything, from backyard fires to backcountry mountain streams, to share with friends and family. I have always had a passion for the outdoors and have been told I may have an unhealthy relationship with fly fishing. I will rarely turn down a hunting or fishing trip.

Whitney and I are grateful to be a part of such a patient-focused practice, and we are thrilled to be a part of this community of professionals and patients.

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DR. JAKE HORNBERGER

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