Dr. Linh Luu was born and raised in Midland, Texas. After high school she decided to begin her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin and received a Bachelor in Business Administration in Finance. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. Dr. Luu completed a General Practice Residency in dentistry at St. Lukes Hospital and Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Luu received advanced training in general dentistry, working closely with dental specialists and treating complex cases from start to finish.
Dr. Luus passion for working with children developed early in life, which led her into a career in dental pediatrics. She completed her pediatric dentistry residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY, during which she received extensive training in hospital and clinical pediatric dentistry.
She is an expert in dental prevention, craniofacial growth and development, pediatric oral trauma, medically complex patients, pediatric oral pathology, pediatric genetics that effect the head and neck, childhood growth and development, childhood and adolescent trauma, dental development, restorative procedures and behavior management.
Dr. Luu works closely with MD Anderson to treat very sick children and restore them to optimal dental health. She is on staff at Memorial Hermann Childrens hospital in the Texas Medical Center, providing full mouth rehabilitation for anxious and sick children in the operating room. Our young patients come from all over the world for Dr. Luus expertise and individual care.
Dr. Luu is also an active member the of UTHealth Luminaries, a volunteer leadership group committed to fostering the growth and development of UTHealth. Organizations supported by the Luminaries include UTHealth Childrens Learning InstituteTexas School Readyprogram and Pediatric Brain Cancer research.
Dr. Luu is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, outdoor activities, shopping, painting, traveling, and anything that has to do with culture and the arts!
Our personal goal is to provide your child with the best oral care possible and to create responsible dental patients for life. By starting at an early age, we can help to instill in your children the importance of dental healthcare and work together with parents on daily maintenance. We also help to create good memories of coming to the dentist as they grow so that they feel comfortable and confident in the dentists chair. We are trained in all aspects of child psychology as it relates to providing dental care for your child.
Our office is committed to a standard of excellence in personalized dental care. We strive to provide dental services that will be the best for your child long-term. Our goal is to make sure your child is free of pain, infection, and leave with a good experience and a healthy attitude towards oral health.
As a pediatric dentist, we have a responsibility to educate our community on preventative dental care. Dr. Luu and her team take the time for education and discussion with parents and children to maintain optimal dental health, even after they leave our office. We understand each patient is different, and give each patient individualized care and a patient-focused prevention plan.
We also believe in early diagnosis. Dr. Luu will provide a thorough clinical exam for your child, recommend radiographs only when needed, and make sure parents leave with an understanding of their childs oral health.
Infection control is a top priority for our practice. For the protection of our patients and our team, we strictly maintain sterilization guidelines and cross contamination procedures using standards set forth by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Dr. Luu and our entire team of highly trained and skilled clinicians will walk you and your child throughout your experience at our office. Each team member strives to do our best to achieve long-lasting clinical results for your child. We are lifelong students and enjoy growing with yearly continued education courses and everyday learning. We stay current on the guidelines and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA),. We offer modern pediatric dentistry by keeping up with new techniques, products, and technology.
Building a foundation of trust in our patients is our top priority. Establishing confidence with our parents is extremely important to us and essential to doing good dentistry on children. We understand parents have concerns, and we try to listen and answer all questions as best as we can. We treat each patient as an individual and tailor our care and service to make each visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
When you talk to children about going to the dentist and what to expect, you might find that its better to talk about this issue in terms that are easy for your child to understand. You dont want to use terms that are for adults because your child likely wont understand everything you say or might become frightened if you talk about needles in the mouth or fillings. You can talk about visiting your Houston pediatric dentist with words and explanations that are positive and that will gently explain what they will see, hear and experience.
Instead of using big words that might sound like they come from an encyclopedia, talk to your child about the dentist using words that are simple. Before you visit a pediatric dentist, talk about the office and the procedures using basic words, like toothbrush, toothpaste, and lights. Your child will probably understand when you talk about the dentist looking at and counting the teeth instead of talking about the dentist taking an X-ray or looking for cavities. If your child is getting a filling or needs additional treatment, dont use words that are frightening. Explain how the dentist is trying to make the teeth healthy and pretty so that they will last for a long time.
There are few people who like going to the dentist. However, you need to talk to your children about keeping the teeth healthy and how important it is to brush them and keep them clean. A part of keeping them clean and healthy is going to the dentist. Explain that the dentist is a friend who is only trying to help. Be honest about how something might taste or feel without scaring your child.
Terms should be explained in a way that makes sense for your child. Show your child that toothpaste and other products are brushed or painted on the teeth to keep them white and healthy. A way to teach your child about X-rays is to explain that they are like a picture that is taken of the mouth. You can also talk about floss being a string that will help remove germs between the teeth.
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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 100 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDawnielle Kellum
a year ago
I don't ever leave good or bad reviews. But this one has set it off for the bad. I do not recommend this place for any child!!! What so ever.!!! They hold your child and leave marks ! ( ('Dr.luu)) What a shame to a innocent child!!!!
Kala Hollis
a year ago
I don't ever leave reviews but I have to for this! Firstly we got there at 8:30. My kids didn't get pulled back until 10. Only for one kid to be given sedation. We were then sent back out to the lobby for another hour. My son who is 5 was not sedated at all. He was fully awake, and not in the slightest sleepy. They finally call his name. Would joy even let me walk him back to the room. He starts crying because he's scared. They walk him back. 10 mins later I hear him screaming and crying. I ask to have someone check on him. They told me he was just scared of the noise. A few minutes later passed and he is still screaming crying. Screaming loud enough I can hear it from the lobby. I again ask someone to check on him. Then she comes back and said the dentist was going to stop. When I got back to my son. HE WAS FULLY AWAKE in the chair. Face red!! Tearing streaming down his face!! They had done one filling on him while he was awake and feeling everything. After we got back to the lobby my son then calmed down and was running around playing and playing in the ball pit they have! COMPLETELY FINE! AND COMPLETELY AWAKE! NOT IN THE SLIGHTEST SLEEPY! NOT IN ANWAY LIKE HE HAD JUST BEEN GIVEN A SEDATIVE!!! We were then informed the dentist recommends going to a hospital to have what he needed done. Which was a filling and a cap. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Not only were we in the office for about 5 hours!!! But what my son experienced is a pathetic excuse for healthcare!
Jay Byrd
a year ago
Warning This place is not recommended for any child. If you want your child safe with no marks I don't recommended this place for your child. They will forcefully hold your child down. And my nephew has not just marks but bruises. It's a shame foreal !!
Edgar Cabrera
a year ago
Not a place for anyone to bring their child. Very unprofessional.
Sarah Mccann
a year ago
TERRIBLE. Do not recommend for anyone. They will scare your children out of ever wanting to see a dentist again. Squeezing my nephews arm to the point of having a bruise.
Brandy B
a year ago
Nothing but great things to say about this office! All the staff were very friendly and professional
Neeshell Nail
a year ago
ALL my children go to this office all these bad reviews that say they don't sedate the patient all the way is ridiculous! I'm a dental assistant an my children had sedation at this office an they did just fine Dr luu an charlotte are great they told me that my child would be "DROWSY" NOT FULLY ASLEEP so apparently these parents aren't listening to the PROFESSIONALS. They also give them ANESTHETIC so to say your child is feeling everything is total BS. Also they did use the papoose on my children Dr. Luu but they explained that it was for the child's safety so they don't roll out of the chair an so they don't raise their hand an hit the doctor while she's working on them. I'll always go to Dr luu her an her staff are amazing with children. Thank you Dr luu for everything you do.
Elizabeth Mosqueda
a year ago
All staff is amazing! The kids love to play in the ball pit and watch movies!
Jennifer C.
a year ago
My kids love this office and Dr. Luu! The office is bright, colorful and cheerful with a super inviting atmosphere, ball pit and movie screen! We loved that the assistant greeted my child with "Hi Friend!" and thoroughly explained what to expect at our sedation appt. The staff made us all feel at ease and for that we are so grateful! Thank you Dr. Luu and team.
Sandra Barajas
a year ago
They are so great with the kids and sweet!!! I love this office!!
Christian Adams
2 years ago
Fantastic Practice manager and staff! They were great with my son for his first visit we will definitely continue his care here!
Marci Boze
2 years ago
My 10 year old has always been terrified of dental offices until finding this place! They were exceptional & the staff & facility we could not speak better of! I would recommend them to anyone looking for their forever place!!
Joseph Norvell
2 years ago
"We were so impressed with the professionalism and kindness of this team of dentists and their staff. We went to Greater Houston Pediatric Dentistry to get a second opinion for our 2 year old who was given a very extensive dental plan from the first place we took him, due to painful cavities. At Greater Houston Pediatric Dentistry, they were so kind in going out of their way to schedule and care for our son, who was in pain, even though they were fully booked for the month. Dr. Callie and Dr. Z took a much less intrusive plan than the first place we took him to, and we're able to professionally treat him and swiftly care for the problem, with the least amount of pain possible. Our son is so much happier now and pain free. We are taking all of our kids here because of the outstanding service they have provided."
Cristin Cash Wright
2 years ago
I have a tiny traveling circus, my kids are 2,3 and 4. We love the dentist here and the staff too! It's normally easy in, easy out! They are so good with babies and make it fun for my crew!
Hope marble
2 years ago
I'd put zero stars if I could. They traumatized my daughter today during a filling procedure. The assistant even stated that they only have so much time. So because they were running behind they continued a procedure with my child screaming to stop. They stated they waited 7 minutes since numbing her to begin and she instantly started screaming. When I heard her screaming I went back there and witnessed what was happening. Instead of making sure my child was comfortable, they kept saying, "we are almost done". She was having an anxiety attack while being tortured. And they said it was ok. Couldn't tell you if her heart was ok bc all the monitors were kicked off. Kid in a headlock. We got maybe a third of the way thru before I unwrapped my child myself and took her out of this tourtire chamber!!!!
franceli benitez
2 years ago
Absolutely love it here, I changed all 3 of my kids to this specific pediatric because it specializes on kids. My kids feel comfortable around all the staff members and I can keep them bussy with there toy machines are only 25 cents,but if your child is seen that day he/she will receive a free token!. People in the front desk are Absolutely wonderful. They have a big projector we're kids can watch movies .. I will keep all 3 of my children here for the long run.. I really recommend . Their sedation was good and painless..
Kristen Pereira
2 years ago
This place is AMAZING!! My son was scared due to a previous dentist he went to, he went yesterday to Greater Houston in Conroe, they made him feel so comfortable, he had to have a procedure fixed because the previous dentist messed up... he was in and out in a little over a hour. He told me yesterday he can't wait to go back! The ladies are so sweet and called to follow up on him, great customer service ladies!! Recommend them all day!!
Christine Doty
2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful service!!!! The ladies at the front desk were very friendly!!! I took all three of my children and they had their cleanings, X-rays and saw the doctor within 30 to 40 minutes!! I will definitely keep bringing my children back here!!! Very clean and bright in here as well!!
brittney tuey
2 years ago
I've been here a few times now with my 3 children. The staff is super nice and knowledgeable the office is well designed and very clean. We feel comfortable with the Doctor and the Assistants who take care of us here.
Renee HD
2 years ago
Love this place they are always kind and do well with my kids 12,8,7 and 5 years old. They make us feel welcome and been going Here for 2 years. Would recommend this place
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