About Richard J. Hayashi, DDS

I chose a career in dentistry, not only to help people stay healthy, but to have a positive impact on their lives. Taking care of patients is my primary focus, whether it is a first dental visit for a child or restoring a patient’s lost smile. I believe patience, compassion, and providing positive dental experiences create a strong foundation for a lifetime.” Dr. Hayashi grew up in San Antonio, Texas. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Texas. After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1997, Dr. Hayashi successfully completed a postgraduate General Practice Residency Program at Ann Arbor VA/ University of Michigan. He gained advanced training in hospital dentistry, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthodontics. Dr. Hayashi has been practicing with a private practice in Austin since 1999. He was on staff with the St. David’s foundation Dental Program, which concentrates on school-age children from low-income families. He is currently a member of the American and Texas Dental Associations, Capital Area Dental Society,Texas Exes, and Chairman for the Longhorn Dental Study Club. In 2006, Dr. Hayashi was a recipient of the Dr. Kenneth Rudd award from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for attending over 100 hours of advanced dental education. He feels strongly in giving back to the community with hours of volunteer work with the St. David’s Foundation Theo Project. Dr. Hayashi and his wife, Rachael Przybyla, MD, have a lovely daughter, Sloane, a young son, Lance, and three dogs: Zoe, Bella, and Toby. Dr. Hayashi enjoys coaching his daughter’s softball and basketball teams and his son’s T-ball team. Dr. Hayashi is on the Board of Directors of the Western Hills Girls’ Softball. When Dr. Hayashi is not coaching, his other outside interests are his dogs, swimming, fitness, and the Texas Longhorns.