Since our first office opened in 1978, weve been proud to offer dependable dental care to the Houston community. With a team of skilled dentists and dental professionals, we uphold our mission to deliver quality, compassionate dental care to every patient.
At Houstonian Dental, we believe that everyone deserves quality dental care to help them achieve a healthy smile. Regardless of your current dental condition, we approach your situation with compassion and understanding. We take the time to build a personal relationship with each patient and work with you to build the treatment plan that addresses your goals for your smile.
As a full-service general dental practice, we welcome patients of all ages and levels of dental health. We see infants as soon as their first tooth appears and provide continued age-appropriate care throughout their lifetime. Our high-tech offices are fully equipped to handle the many dental changes adults face at different life stages, ensuring that you always have the care you need.
One of our goals is to extend your positive dental experience beyond the dental chair to the moment you set foot in our office. Each of our offices is designed to feel modern, inviting, and relaxing, putting you at ease during your visit. We provide pillows and blankets in our exam rooms for added comfort.
Part of our commitment to patients is ensuring we have the tools and training to give them the best care possible. We strive to stay current with innovations in dental technology and techniques so that our services are more effective, more efficient, and more comfortable for you. Whether you need complex restorative treatment, aesthetic enhancements, or a routine exam, you can rest assured that you have the support and care of a state-of-the-art dental office.
A compassionate and gentle chair side manner is the hallmark of Dr. Helen Jafari's Family and Cosmetic Dental Practice. Dr. Jafari recognizes that each patient has unique needs, and it takes an individualized approach in order to meet them. While function, oral health, and comfort are the foundation for the standard of care she maintains, she believes that artistry plays an important role in achieving desired results. Her years of experience, aesthetic eye, and attention to detail are what give her the unique ability to accomplish this goal.
With the philosophy that a patients smile and oral health have great impact on quality of life, Dr. Jafaris approach is one of collaboration with her patients, and she listens to make sure that the goals set will achieve the patients own vision. The relaxing environment of the office encourages open communication so that every individuals questions are addressed thoroughly. Her associates, staff members, and lab partners are carefully selected and coached to embrace her philosophy of care for patients and uncompromising standards of quality.
Dr. Jafari's dedication to creating beautiful, functional, and healthy smiles has earned her a remarkable reputation. She regularly attends continuing education courses and strives to stay up to date and bring the very best of modern materials, technology and skills to her patients. Her most recent research has been regarding Sleep Apnea, and the unique ways that the dental field is positioned to help people with this condition. She completed her dental education in 1991 and continued for an additional two years residency in advanced education general dentistry at The University of Rochester in New York and Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Saleem Baba is a Native Houstonian who graduated from the University of Houston in 2009, and from UT Dental school in Houston in 2013. He is the recipient of the Senior Leadership Award by the 9th District Dental Society for Ethics and Integrity. Dr. Baba is active in many study clubs, specifically for laser dentistry, Invisalign, and implant dentistry.
As a local Houstonian, Dr. Paulette Arana finds joy in serving the patients in her community. She enjoys coming to work every day, building great relationships with her patients, helping create beautiful smiles, and promoting good oral health. Dedicated to a patients comfort and convenience, Dr. Arana and her staff have ongoing training and continuing education in order to provide up-to-date technology and techniques.
Brianne is an Austin transplant and is proud to call Houston her home. With abackground in hotel management, she joined the team at Houstonian Dental in 2008and is devoted to hospitality in the dental office. She graduated from the University of Houston Downtown with a degree in English. In her free time she enjoys cooking, surfing, reading, and road trips to Austin with her husband.
Erika joined Houstonian Dental in January of 2020, along with Dr. Arana and her wonderful patients. She has worked alongside Dr. Arana in overseeing their care for the past seventeen years, both as office manager and as a Registered Dental Assistant. She learned her trade in the US Navy where she served 1987 - 1992. Her experience and knowledge in the Dental Field, as well as her patient-first philosophy, has made her a valuable asset to the Houstonian Dental Team.
Erika resides in Houston with her husband Dan, who she met in the Navy. They just celebrated their 30th anniversary. They have one son, Dante, who is twenty-eight. In her free time she enjoys long walks on the beach, working on her taxidermy collection, and putting on mime shows with her husband Dan.
With over twenty-nine year's experience in the field of dentistry, Gaston has worked both as a Registered Dental Assistant and Treatment Coordinator, specializing in Prosthodontics and general and cosmetic dentistry. His experience ranges from routine care to dramatic, life-changing cases and has given him an enthusiasm for goal-oriented planning that puts the patient's individual needs first.
Taylor received her Associates in Applied Science with a Major in Dental Hygiene from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX. She was raised in Katy, Texas and has lived in the Houston area her whole life.
Taylor enjoys educating patients about maintaining proper oral health. Her goal is to provide optimal, gentle dental care, and to treat patients with kindness and respect. This philosophy allows her to focus on the needs of each individual patient and build long-term relationships.
