A native of Orlando, FL, and an avid sports fan, Dr. Kwak played Division III basketball at Emory University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2005. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry in 2009 and went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with NYU Langone Dentala voluntary postdoctoral residency to provide dental care for underserved populationsat the Kokua Kalihi Valley in Honolulu, HI in 2010. (ALOHA!)

After his General Dentistry residency, Dr. Kwak began practicing family dentistry in Texas and soon discovered his passion for working with children and patients with special health care needs. In his involvement with Give Kids A Smile, a volunteer event for underprivileged children to receive free oral care, he felt compelled to specialize in Pediatric Dentistry and make a positive impact on childrens health. He spent two years at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York City, where he was distinguished by his faculty and fellow doctors to serve as Chief Resident, to receive pediatric dental specialist training.

Upon receiving his specialist certification, Dr. Kwak and his family moved back to Texas and he has since been serving famillies in the Clear Lake, Friendswood, and League City areas of Galveston County. He takes pride in creating a positive dental experience for his patients and their families, and is known for his humor, caring demeanor, patience, and singing spontaneous off-key songs. (Dont be surprised if you hear Buddy starts howling!) His goal as your child's dentist is to empower your family with the care and knowledge to help your child enjoy a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles.

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, New York, NY - Chief of Pediatric Dentistry Residency Lutheran Medical Center at Kokua Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, HI - Advanced Education in General Dentistry New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY - Doctorate of Dental Surgery Emory University, Atlanta, GA - Bachelor of Science, Biology

Buddy Astro is our hypoallergenic goldendoodle comfort companion who is a certified therapy dog. He puts our patients at ease with his friendly interactions and makes their dental visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible. He is also loved by parents for his calm, stress-reducing presence. He will make your child's visit with us even more fun and enjoyable. Please follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more pictures and videos of Buddy Astro!

Severalstudies have found that being in the presence of a companion animal is associated with improvements in mental, social and physiologic health status. Because of their ability to reduce anxiety and stress, along with comforting people, therapy dogs are used in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and dental practices.

We completely understand your concern about keeping things clean and sterile with a dog in the office, and we do stay extra vigilant about office hygiene and infection control. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there is no evidence to suggest that animals pose a more significant risk of transmitting infection than people; therefore, dogs do not have to be excluded from such areas. However, it is important to consider your comfort level with dogs and the type of procedure that is being completed. Your family and Dr. Kwak can discuss and decide if Buddy can accompany during your childs visit.

As a boutique pediatric dental practice, we wanted our office to reflect our fun personality. Our space is designed to look and feel more familiar and inviting to our young patients than the traditional clinical designs of many dental offices. It is not uncommon to have parents beg our patients to leave the office after their visit!

In our waiting room, we have a coffe bar and a dedicated play area that is equipped with a play kitchen, Nintendo Switch, chalkboard wall, books, toys, and movies. Our families love our kid-friendly waiting area!

While most dental offices have an open bay structure where the clinical area is open and shared by several families, all our operatories are private rooms to ensure your family's privacy. Each room is set up to give a comfortable and enjoyable patient experience with multiple TVs for entertainmentwe even have TVs mounted in the ceiling!