I am passionate about helping people. As an orthodontist, I do more than straighten teeth: my work improves oral health and overall wellbeing, increases a persons self-esteem, and helps them live with confidence!

One of the most rewarding aspects of my profession is the opportunity to meet and partner with incredible people. Orthodontics is a team effort: the patients, parents, doctor, and staff all must work together to ensure the best outcome. This united effort brings us together and we build a close rapport during the treatment process. By the time we are finished, my patient has a beautifully healthy smile and I have a new friend!

My mother, Maria, holds a PhD. and is a pediatric dentist. She is a retired professor from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. She has been president of the Venezuelan Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Latin American Association of Pediatric Dentistry. She has loved mentoring hundreds of students, has participated in numerous research projects, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her research efforts. Currently, she works here in the practice as an Assistant, bringing her more than 40 years of experience to our patients.

Silvia, my wife, is a prosthodontist. She and I met in dental school, where she graduated at the top of our class (I was ranked 5th). She holds a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Prosthodontics and a Masters degree in Dental Science. Before moving to the US, she was a Professor at the Universidad Central de Venezuela and is the recipient of numerous academic and research awards.

My father, Romulo, holds a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics. He has been a consultant for over 25 years in international development banks, participating in international projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. While hes now retired from that role, he works at the practice as our financial coordinator.

I graduated 5thin my class at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, the most prestigious dental school in Venezuela. I was then accepted into the competitive orthodontics residency program at the University of Puerto Rico, which accepts only two residents per year.

While I have finished my residency and degrees, I have not stopped learning. The more I learn, the more tools I have to solve patients problems. All cases bring different challenges to the table and each challenge is a riddle to be solved!

Throughout the year I participate in an array of continuing educational opportunities, attending courses in orthodontics, as well as general and specialty dental topics. I choose a holistic approach to orthodontics, focusing on each patients oral health and overall wellbeing, so they finish with a healthier smile and body.

I am a Diplomate of theAmerican Board of Orthodontics; this designation is a confirmation of my personal commitment to providing lifelong, quality patient care. To the best of my knowledge, there are only three other offices in Sugar Land who have an ABO-Certified orthodontist.

I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, and now reside in Sugar Land with my family. My wife, Silvia, and I met in dental school. We were friends for three years before we started date. We married in 2009 and took off for Puerto Rico to complete our specialty programs. We welcomed our firstborn, Victoria, in 2015 and our youngest, Sebastian, in 2016. Theyre both very caring, playful, and smart little kids.

I am a family man: if Im not at the office, youll find me with my loved ones. Our weekends often involve Silvia and I taking the children to visit parks and museums, and exploring new restaurants. We encourage our children to speak Spanish and to learn from other cultures: Houston is a wonderfully diverse city and offers us so much to learn about!

I was an orthodontic patient and understand how changing a smile can transform ones life. I am passionate about the care I provide, and the overall experience you will have in my practice. I look forward to meeting and welcoming you to our family: I promise we will all do our best to keep you smiling and engaged while you achieve the bright, healthy, and naturally beautiful smile you deserve!

I love helping people feel happy and beautiful. As an orthodontist, I feel I have a unique opportunity to help you obtain an amazing smile. This makes orthodontics the perfect fit for me, because it allows me to professionally work to make people feel better about their appearance. To me, orthodontics isnt simply about teeth; its about a smile and its impact on that individual.

I grew up loving the science and health fields. My dad, a scientist, frequently brought me with him to his lab where I soon found a second home. I have grown up to feel comfortable around the lab environment. My formal education was thorough and equipped me to provide you with quality oral health services.

I feel as though my interest in orthodontics is continuing since receiving my credentials. I eagerly attend annual dental and orthodontic meetings to further my education. As a professional in a constantly developing field like orthodontics, it is absolutely necessary that I stay current with new technologies and skills developed. My goal is to provide you with the best treatments available, and I find that there is always something new to learn.

My main concern is providing you with the best treatment possible in an office and manner that puts you at ease. I view each patient as unique and personalize your care. Furthermore, I want you to feel comfortable and at ease. My team understands this and works with me to maintain a high standard of excellence. We love interacting with new patients and aim to provide the level of care for each of you that we would give to a member of our family.

I was born in Shanghai, China, but grew up in Houston, Texas, where I have lived for over 20 years now. My husband is currently practicing as a general dentist in the Houston area. In our spare time, we enjoy spending time with our sons, friends, and our chihuahua.

We also love to travel whenever we get the chance. I am very active in the community and like to attend neighborhood activities. I also sponsor events at local schools. Giving back to the community is an important part of being a health care provider.