Q&A with Steven Wolfson, Cosmetic Dentist

Q&A with Dr. Steven Wolfson, DDS, FAGD

Q: I am frightened of going to the dentist. How would sedation dentistry benefit me?
A: Sedation dentistry is used to ease patients nerves and ensure they are comfortable. Our patients take a pill about an hour before their appointment and safely snooze while we wipe away years of [...]

Dr. Guy M. Lewis

Guy M. Lewis D.D.S., F.A.D.F.E.

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Dr. Guy M. Lewis, DDS, FADFE has provided winning smiles for 25 years so looking at his list of clients, it’s easy to refer to Dr. Lewis as the “Dentist of Champions.” Olympic champions, Grammy award-winning artists, beauty queens, entertainers, and professional athletes all call upon Dr. Lewis to maintain a champion’s smile.

Dr. Lewis, designated the Official Cosmetic Dentist of the Miss Texas, Miss Teen Texas, and Miss Hawaiian Tropic pageants, is also the Official Cosmetic Dentist for the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets and Power Dancers. You don’t have to be famous to receive celebrity treatment from Dr. Lewis. He and his staff are dedicated to providing comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry to every patient, ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of all patients who seek his services.

“Each and every patient must be provided with an incredible experience that exceeds his or her expectations of what a dental office is like,” Dr. Lewis says.

His office atmosphere is more like a “spa” than a typical dentist’s office. Patient suites include television, Internet access, chairs with built-in massage cushions, and comfortable heated blankets. Patients may even request a hot paraffin hand treatment as they wait for their appointment.

For those patients with dental anxiety, a full-time massage therapist is on staff to provide hand and foot massage to assist in calming and relaxing patients before, during or after their procedures. A hand or foot massage during treatment can be very relaxing.

Dr. Lewis received his doctorate of dentistry from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1984 where he still serves as an adjunct professor, and he has more than 25 years of experience in private practice. He became a founding member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and was the youngest ever to be accredited. Less than 300 dentists in the world have achieved this accreditation. Commitment to his patients includes his own continuing education. By staying on the cutting edge of the latest techniques, products and technology, Dr. Lewis has been a pioneer in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He recently developed G. Lewis Veneers, a non-prep, ultra-thin porcelain veneer that gives life-like results with minimal preparation of the teeth.

Dr. Lewis and his staff also employ the latest and most effective technology and services available. Advanced
in-office whitening techniques, low-radiation digital x-rays, and laser cavity detection are just a few examples offered. In addition, Dr. Lewis’ associate, Dr. Robert D’Alfonso, performs general and cosmetic dentistry. He is also Invisalign® certified to straighten your teeth with clear, invisible braces.

The effect of restoring or improving a patient’s smile can be immeasurable. Someone who may have been uncomfortable or embarrassed by his or her teeth, will attain a greater measure of confidence and self esteem. In other words, something to smile about!

Whether you are seeking to restore a smile or simply want comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Lewis is ready to provide the service and results that have earned him his many accolades. Dr. Lewis was recipient of the Better Business Bureau Winner of Distinction Award for Excellence in 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Texas Center for Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
4800 W. Panther Creek Drive Ste. 200
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281.825.5443
www.lovethatsmile.com

Dr. R. Nab

R. Nab, D.D.S. (video)

As one of the only dentists in Houston to be a graduate of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), a member of the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO), and a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), Dr. Nab feels that creating a natural looking smile is essential in cosmetic dentistry and is extremely rewarding. With a refreshing insight into the art of dentistry, his guests are treated like family and friends in an office resembling an art studio rather than a dental office.

Accumulating more than 100 hours of continuing education every year and more than 10,000 units of porcelain placed, Dr. Nab is committed to staying up-to-date with the most technologically advanced procedures and techniques. This allows him to customize the treatment for each one of his guests and to decide which philosophy can achieve the perfect smile. He is the only Houston dentist to use all four philosophies to achieve the best natural looking results. For example, he practices neuromuscular dentistry to correct Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ or TMD). Additionally, he offers complete metal-free dentistry, the CEREC-3D technology, which creates full porcelain crowns, veneers, onlays, and inlays, which are all done in just one visit.

Focusing primarily on cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Nab is always ready to go the extra mile for his guests, providing everything from routine cleanings to complete smile makeovers, teeth whitening to sedation dentistry, in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Serving guests from all over Houston, the central location of Midtown Dental – The Gallery of Smiles is extremely convenient for all.

R. Nab, D.D.S.
Midtown Dental – The Gallery of Smiles
2450 Louisiana, Ste. 700
Houston, TX 77006
713.520.0555
www.thegalleryofsmiles.com

Dr. James H. Clarke

James H. Clarke, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

Over 35 years in private practice, endless higher education, integrity and life changing results is what inspires patients from across the nation and world to seek James H. Clarke’s treatment. Upon graduation from the elite Misch Implant Institute in 1983, he served as an instructor of implant placement and restoration for nine years. After extensive training at LVI, the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Dr. Clarke graduated, became a Fellow and is currently an instructor there. He teaches implantology and full mouth reconstruction to top dentists from all over the world. Total dentistry performed by one dentist is extremely rare. It requires continuing education in every area of dentistry, which includes cosmetic, implant, neuromuscular/TMJ, full-mouth reconstruction, general and sedation dentistry. Staying current with the latest technology is crucial to deliver cutting edge, state-of-the-art dentistry with skill and expertise. Less than three percent of all dentists worldwide obtain the knowledge he possesses. In choosing any doctor, do your homework. Dr. Clarke’s passion is dentistry. He enjoys exceeding your expectations while providing pain-free dentistry in a compassionate, tranquil environment.

• Fellowship, Misch Implant Institute
• Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry
• Fellowship, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology/
 Implant Dentistry
• Fellow and Diplomate, International Congress of 
 Oral Implantologist
• Mastership, American Academy of Implant 
 Prosthodontics
• Certification in Oral Conscious Sedation
• LVI Fellow & Instructor
• Super Dentist 2007-2010 Texas Monthly
• Top Dentist 2007-2010 H Texas magazine
• Certified Dentist, Pure Power Mouthguard

Cosmetic, Implant & TMJ Expertise
110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 280
Houston, Tx 77070
281. 440.1044
www.lvihoustondentist.com

Dr. Brad Barker

Dr. Brad Barker, D.D.S.

Armed with unyielding passion, dedication, and attention to detail, Dr. Brad Barker strives for beautiful, natural, uncompromising results for his guests within the walls of Barker Aesthetic Dentistry.

Dedicated to staying on the leading edge of dental care, Dr. Barker and his team have attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, the world-renowned premier post-graduate teaching center for cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry. He accumulates over 100 hours of continuing education a year, because he believes, “The only way you can be the best is to train with the best.”

Dr. Barker is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association, Academy of Laser Dentistry and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, among others.

His comprehensive practice offers a wide range of services including family and sedation dentistry, full mouth cosmetic rehabilitation, advanced in-office whitening techniques, Pure Power Mouthguard, Invisalign, and neuromuscular dentistry to correct Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ or TMD).

Barker Aesthetic Dentistry provides a relaxing and luxurious environment, where guests receive personalized one-on-one service and are pampered with massages, warm face towels, blankets, state-of-the-art entertainment centers and more.

“I feel privileged to have the ability and the team to offer guests enhanced confidence and renewed self-esteem through life-changing dentistry.” Dr. Brad Barker

Barker Aesthetic Dentistry

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. B228

Katy, TX 77494

281.391.4200

www.drbradbarker.com

Dental Illusions – Drs. Moukarim and Salibe

Dental Illusions Drs. Basil Moukarim and George Saliba

Drs. Basil Moukarim and George Saliba have been featured in numerous publications and television, as well as lectured around the country including at LVI (Las Vegas Institute for Advance Dental Studies).Even with expertise in laser and advanced aesthetic techniques, loyalty has come from relationships with families and individuals through the years. “No matter how impressive credentials may be patients mostly care about compassion,” says Dr. Saliba. “When it comes down to it, we’re a family dental practice providing a warm environment,” Dr. Moukarim responds. And while they enjoy creating complete smile make-overs, which have amazing outcomes, they focus as much attention on the fundamentals of dental health needed by the majority of their patients.

Fear is the leading cause of why people don’t see a dentist. Concern for comfort has led to sedation dentistry, a technique that helps Dental Illusions patients completely relax before treatment. They also use non-invasive lasers to treat periodontal disease as well as perform most fillings with little or no anesthesia or drilling.

Patients’ time is also important for them. So crowns and inlays no longer take weeks but can be done same day. Dental Illusions houses a milling center that creates high-quality, aesthetic restorations in minutes. Full restoration control makes dentistry convenient for out-of-towners and those with demanding schedules. The need for temporary crowns and multiple dental visits is virtually eliminated. Patients are ecstatic knowing that they can complete many procedures in a single visit.
No matter what the procedure, Drs. Moukarim and Saliba and their staff at Dental Illusions are committed to an outstanding, relationship-centered practice. The doctors do not believe that patients should have to pay to find out their dental problem. They offer free consultations.

Dental Illusions
13303 Champion Forest Dr., Ste. 5
Houston, TX 77069
281.444.1755
www.dentalillusions.com

Dr. Scott Coleman

Dr. Scott Coleman, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., M.A.G.D., F.A.D.F.E.

Extreme smile makeovers are only achievable by cosmetic dentists whose mastery has been fully realized. Twenty five years experience support his perfectionism but genuine joy of the work puts Dr. Scott Coleman at the top of a short list of true cosmetic innovators. His awards and accreditations, famous clients, and media appearances have given Coleman’s practice a mark of superiority, however a generous smile and humble demeanor reveal a grounded, boyish delight at perfecting a unique art.

Dr. Coleman employs computer imaging typically used by plastic surgeons so patients are able to preview how their appearance changes with varying smile options. He is then able to sculpt the perfect look that reflects a client’s distinct personality. Incorporating state-of-the-art technology and cosmetic dentistry procedures, which may include porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, porcelain crowns, dental implants, and tooth-colored fillings, he achieves a new and natural look for his patients, some of whom have come from all over the country to sit in his chair.

Dr. Coleman works closely with numerous plastic surgeons, dermatologists, aestheticians, make-up artists, and hair stylists to give his patients brilliant, life-changing smiles. His client’s run the gamut with 15 years as official dentist to the Miss Texas USA pageant to the Broadway production of “Jekyl and Hyde” to your next door neighbor.
Anyone can achieve a celebrity smile with Dr. Coleman at the helm. And he says everyone who comes to his office is greeted with warmth and sensitivity. Christian principles guide his office by committing staff to treating patients as they would themselves wish to be treated.

Coleman Dental
7575 San Felipe, Ste. 135
Houston, TX 77063
713.783.2800
www.cosmeticdental.com

Dr. Jon Van Slate

Jon Van Slate, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., P.C.

“If your eyes are the ‘window to your soul,’ then your smile offers a glimpse of your heart.
A beautiful smile is encouraging and strong; it can solidify a promise or comfort a friend;
it can open a door of promise or allow a graceful exit.
It is your gift to yourself and to the world.” J. Van Slate

Such passion for creating healthy, beautiful smiles drives the success of one of Texas’ leading cosmetic dentists, Jon Van Slate. His respected skill and devotion to serving others have elevated his practice beyond impeccable dental treatment to the business of truly changing lives.
Dr. Van Slate received his doctorate in 1989 from the UT Dental Branch in Houston and is a Fellow of the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute. He is one of a few Texas dentists formally trained in neuromuscular dentistry, which uses computer technology to examine the muscles that control jaw position – a dominant factor when contemplating reconstructive procedures, cosmetic dentistry or treating head and neck pain. Dr. Van Slate is recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and has been featured on FOX News for two “Houston Extreme Makeover” segments.

Jon Van Slate, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., P.C.
1011 Augusta Dr., Ste. 201
Houston, TX 77057
713.783.1993
www.drvanslate.com

Dr. Sandeep Mammen

Sandeep Mammen, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.

The smell of fresh-baked cookies will greet you upon entering Dr. Sandeep Mammen’s office. His warm, friendly team welcomes you with a smile and offers you a beverage of your choice. All of these amenities await you with each visit to The Smile Enhancement Center.
“We believe that each one of our patients is family and we do our best to treat each one to a warm, relaxed and caring experience.”

The practice is equipped with the latest technology offering a wide range of general and cosmetic dental services including one-hour laser whitening, silver filling replacement with bonded restorations, and complete smile makeovers. Dr. Mammen and his team will help you make the best choices to achieve your perfect smile.

In “the service of care” is a philosophy rooted in Dr. Sandeep Mammen’s personal commitment and history. After receiving his doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, he answered a call to serve our country as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He completed his residency with the Army and then served as officer in charge at two Korean U.S. Military bases and completed his final year as a staff general dentist at West Point Military Academy.

After his military service, Dr. Mammen helped open and develop the dental department at East Hartford Community HealthCare as the center’s first dental director where he was instrumental in developing a standard for dental care for the community. In 2005, he became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (F.A.G.D), an honor only a small percentage of dentists have received.

Dr. Mammen’s sense of service has spread from country to community to patient, where he and his team are committed to “changing lives, one smile at a time.”

Sandeep Mammen, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.
The Smile Enhancement Center
7324 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 490
Houston, Texas 77074
713.777.1774
www.wemakehoustonsmile.com

Dr. Charles E. Dyer IV

Charles E. Dyer IV, D.D.S., M.S.

In a world that struggles with trust and confidence, Dr. Charles Dyer says his surgical office can provide both. “We like to earn the respect of patients and their dentists by making them a priority,” he says. So rather than list awards, honors, affiliations, and accolades, Dr. Dyer has asked that we impart the soul behind his practice philosophy by publishing it in his own words.

“We have been awarded and blessed with an opportunity to serve. Too often people forget that our profession is a service industry and too often we see patients treated like commodities and not human beings. Our surgical office strives to change this paradigm.

“I am honored and humbled to be a part of a profession that can change the lives of people. We restore function when it is lost, beauty when it fades, and self-esteem when it fails. To be able to do that on a daily basis is truly awe inspiring.

“I am associated with many organizations whose sole purpose is to make me a better surgeon but my affiliations are what is most important. Who you are and what you become is not only defined by you, but also by the people that surround you. So, in life, business, and profession I have purposefully chosen individuals that value and respect the virtues of hard work, love, and faith. My family, friends, and colleagues all share a common interest in the services that we provide and take genuine interest in your care. This network ensures that your best interest is always being served.

“As a surgeon, my patients are my voice in the community and a living expression of our office’s hard work and dedication to your health, therefore our accolades come from you.”

Charles E. Dyer IV, D.D.S., M.S.
13611 Skinner Rd.
Cypress, TX 77429
281.304.9911
www.charlesedyeriv.com

Dr. Celina M. Longoria

Celina M. Longoria, D.D.S.

“For as long as I can remember, I was helping my uncles in their dental practices,” says Dr. Celina Longoria, a dentist for eight years and in training since childhood. “As I matured, I decided that I wanted to become a dentist, too – I guess you could say it’s in the genes.” But Dr. Longoria had more than genes working for her as she earned Cum Laude status as an undergrad and has been honored by H Texas as a Top Dentist since 2007.

She is also a chair-side educator. Dr. Longoria educates her patients on decisions that affect their oral health. “I listen to my patients’ needs and desires,” she says, “then, I spend ample time educating … this is very important to a successful outcome.”

Holding a comprehensive, private practice for seven years now, her office provides everything from general dentistry services to full-mouth cosmetic rehabilitation.

Dr. Longoria has extended her services to also include implant restoration and enteral conscious sedation dentistry. “The genuine care and time that the staff and I provide to each individual is unique in our fast-paced world,” Dr. Longoria says. “Not only do we have the latest state-of-the-art equipment and facility, we create beautiful smiles and friendships with our patients.”
Dr. Longoria is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society, Texas Women’s Dental Association and the Seattle Study Club.

Focus: General and Cosmetic dentistry
Education: St. Mary’s University, B.S.;
University of Texas Dental Branch Houston, D.D.S.

Celina M. Longoria, D.D.S.
Longoria Dentistry
15210 Spring Cypress, Ste. G
Cypress, TX 77429
281.213.8700

Dr. Frances M. Jones

Frances M. Jones, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.

Dr. Frances Jones is one of the foremost dentists in the country as a “Master in the Academy of General Dentistry.” Less than one percent of U.S. dentists hold that distinction as having successfully completed more than 2,500 hours of advanced continuing education. She holds a degree from the University of Virginia and the West Virginia School of Dentistry.

Dr. Jones has been featured numerous times as a Top Dentist and as a Top Doc in H Texas magazine and in Texas Monthly as a Super Dentist. She has the honor of being recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Dentists by the Consumer Research Council of America. She has also appeared on “American Health Front”, a public awareness medical news program on CBS television. In her downtown Houston, dental office Dr. Jones has provided over 20 years of cosmetic and reconstructive dental care. She has completed thousands of cosmetic makeovers consisting of Porcelain Veneers, Bonding, Whitening, Implant Restorations and Complete Mouth Restoration. She is now a provider of the new Under Armour performance mouth gear for athletic dental protection and increased performance.

Dr. Jones is a perfectionist. She holds a top-level certification for the straightening of teeth with Invisalign and uses the latest in dental technology, including digital radiology and the new Vizilite test to screen all patients for oral cancer. For same day crowns and onlays, she has the CEREC 3D, a computer-based machine that designs and produces ceramic restorative crowns and onlays. Dr. Jones offers conscious and nitrous oxide sedation dentistry for those who experience dental anxiety.

Dr. Jones’ goal is to provide high quality dentistry in a comfortable and caring environment while restoring the teeth to their ideal form and function, thus giving the patient a confident new smile.

Frances M. Jones, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
919 Milam, Ste. 110
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 655-1633
www.drfrancesjones.com

Dr. Sanjeev Gopalakrishnan

Sanjeev Gopalakrishnan D.D.S., M.P.H.

My philosophy of practicing dentistry has been to provide the utmost quality of care to my patients,” says Dr. Sanjeev K. Gopalakrishnan. He also says that the high cost of dental treatment is one of the main reasons why people avoid dental care. “We make dentistry affordable in our practice, we accept most insurance as well as Medicaid.”

Bella Dental at Mason is a full service general and cosmetic practice with a special emphasis on the elderly and the underserved in the community. “Our staff is highly trained and fully competent to make your dental visit as pleasant and comfortable as possible,” he says. “In addition to general and cosmetic services, we also provide sedation dentistry including the use of IV sedation.”

“Cosmetic dentistry means improving somebody’s smile through dental procedures and even though it is an expensive option, we have been able to keep our costs relatively low for our patients since all our work is done exclusively by a single master technician instead of big generic labs.” Bella Dental passes on these savings to
its patients.

Dr. Gopalakrishnan holds a master’s degree in public health from Tulane University and an advanced dental public health degree from the University of Texas. His general practice residency was served at St.Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma. He was a part-time attending for the Memorial Hermann hospital general practice residency program, and still holds hospital privileges at Memorial-Hermann to take care of immuno-compromised patients.
Dr. Gopalakrishnan is also involved in charitable organizations that work in developing countries to provide monetary and dental supplies to the needy.

Associations: Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Public Health Association, Greater Houston Hispanic Dental Association, American Association of Hospital Dentists

Sanjeev Gopalakrishnan D.D.S., M.P.H.
Bella Dental at Mason Cinco Ranch
1025 S.Mason
Katy, Texas 77450
281.398.4500

Dr. Alexandra Garcia

Alexandra Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Alexandra Garcia was given a gift of perspective. “There are a lot of people who really suffer,” she says, “you have to be aware of every little sign of what’s going on.” This insight into detail came from her early work with M.D. Anderson cancer patients and has aided in the treatment of a broad spectrum of dental and oral health issues since. She completed training in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and still provides special care for dental patients who are in remission and being treated for head and neck cancers.

Dr. Garcia set up her own practice to focus on aesthetics and bite functionality by investing in technology. Housing its own lab, her office fabricates porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures, providing more overall control with exceptional quality. After nearly 12 years, Dr. Alexandra Garcia is focused on prosthodontics, a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association, which requires a three-year graduate program. She now specializes in aesthetic restoration and teeth replacement, making her an expert in beautiful-looking smiles that have optimum function.

Dr. Garcia pays close attention to the dynamics of a smile and the preservation of a healthy mouth. She performs tooth replacement, smile makeovers, implant crowns and bridges, implant-supported dentures, porcelain crowns and cosmetic dentistry, which also incorporates the ZOOM!® Whitening system.

All this in a comfortable Tuscan ambience. “I want my patients to feel like they are at home, rather than in a dental office,” she says of her beautifully decorated location.

Focus: Prosthodontics
Education: Javeriana University, Bogota, Colombia, D.D.S.; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, M.S., Specialty in Prosthodontics; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

Alexandra Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.
1990 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. B
Houston, TX 77056
713.960.0505
www.dralexandragarcia.com

Dr. Wayde Fawcett

Fawcett Center for Dentistry, P.A.

Wayde Fawcett D.D.S.

“The goal of smile restoration is to recreate a smile that is healthy, balanced, functional and in natural harmony with the patient’s facial features” – Dr. Wayde Fawcett, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., F.I.C.O.I.

From veneers and implants to complete smile makeovers with facial rejuvenation, Dr. Fawcett’s advanced training and expertise means providing a full range of dental procedures in one place, and in many cases, in one visit.
During his 25 year career, Dr. Fawcett has distinguished himself by perfecting the art of facial aesthetics. By studying the unique movements of the facial muscles, Dr. Fawcett is able to combine cosmetic dentistry with treatments such as Botox Cosmetic™ and Juvederm™ to achieve natural, youthful smile makeovers.
Dr. Fawcett’s boutique, spa-like dental practice ensures that clients have a five-star experience with each visit. However, doing this has required more than just “office decoration”. Dr. Fawcett has remained committed to ongoing education and training to ensure that his clients benefit from the latest techniques and technology. He has been honored with the title “Master”, considered to be one of the most respected designations in the profession.
Nonetheless, clients appreciate the personal attention, warmth and genuine concern he shows each individual. Dr. Fawcett’s fun-loving personality and compassionate chairside manner have nurtured long-lasting relationships and loyal clients.

Services: • Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry • Full Mouth Rejuvenation • Smile Makeovers • Porcelain Veneers & Crowns • Botox & Dermal Fillers • Sleep Dentistry • Gum Disease & Hygiene Programs • TMJ / Neuromuscular Dentistry
Focus: Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry, Facial Aesthetics, and Implants
Education: Univ. of Texas Dental School – Houston, TX
Advanced Training: Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Master of the Academy of General
Dentistry, Fellow of the International Congress
of Implantologists.

13956 Cutten Road
Houston, TX 77069
281.440.6648
www.drfawcett.com

Drs. Joe and Eric Ellis

Drs. Joe and Eric Ellis

People judge you by your smile. It’s the window through which you are measured. Many people find that their smiles can be improved through cosmetic dentistry, thus improving their appearance and confidence. At 4Smiling Aesthetic Dentistry, Dr. Joe Ellis and Dr. Eric Ellis are enhancing people’s smiles and affecting lives…one person at a time.
Dr. Joe Ellis and Dr. Eric Ellis are two of Houston’s leading cosmetic dentists. 4Smiling Aesthetic Dentistry, founded in 1966, has built an international reputation for its expertise in cosmetic dentistry. Drs. Joe and Eric pride themselves in using state-of-the-art technology to provide their clients with the highest level of quality dental service. Their approach to patient care is unique; they strive to build long -term relationships, focusing on the total health of each patient.

Both Dr. Joe Ellis and Dr. Eric Ellis are members of multiple professional organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Dr. Joe Ellis is a published author who has been featured in the Journal of Dental Research. Dr. Joe Ellis and Dr. Eric Ellis have been named Top Dentists for five years running in H Texas magazine. Dr. Eric Ellis was named “up-and-coming, young business professional” by H Texas magazine and was awarded the prestigious 2006 Partners in Peace award by the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Joe Ellis has been recognized as one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Special Expertise: Cosmetic Dentistry and
Long Term Preventative Care
Education:
Dr. Joe Ellis: Southwest Missouri State, A.A.; University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry, D.D.S.
Dr. Eric Ellis: Austin college, B.A.: Baylor College of Dentistry, D.D.S.

4Smiling Aesthetic Dentistry
Drs. Joe and Eric Ellis
www.4smiling.com

Dr. Terri Alani, DDS

Terri Alani, D.D.S.

Dr. Terri Alani is a woman’s woman: smart, good-looking, and real. Media likes her, too, because for the past three years, she has been a monthly guest on Great Day Houston with Debra Duncan, and is a weekly panelist for Medical Mondays on CBS’ Houston affiliate, KHOU channel 11. Her television appearances inform about everything from periodontal disease to cosmetic dentistry.

Radio also taps her nearly 30-year expertise as talk-show host with her brother, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Wayne Alani. Together they discuss health-related topics every Tuesday at 1 p.m. on CNN 650 AM. The show has become a sounding board recently for healthcare reform and even though it’s a lively entertaining show, on its serious side, the experience Alani says, influences her practice. “We look at our patients’ overall health to solve their dental issues,” she says.

Root canals to gum treatments are still important functions of her office, but Dr. Alani’s special interest is in aesthetic dentistry. She has recently generated a huge amount of interest as a leading provider of Snap On Smile, which is an instant million-dollar-smile makeover appliance fitting over existing teeth. It gives an appearance of perfect, straight whites. The appliance is removable and a less expensive alternative to complete dental makeovers involving multiple procedures. Dr. Alani’s aesthetic work also incorporates Veneers, ZOOM Whitening, and
Invisalign.

She’s a former Texas Aggie who has created a successful practice in Houston one smile at a time. “A beautiful smile speaks when you don’t,” she says and that motto, as well as a priority on patient care, has led to a multitude of referrals. “I have a very personable and experienced staff that makes the patient feel very comfortable when they walk in the door. Communication is the key to our success.”

5636 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
713-621-5141
www.texastoothlady.com