Fantastic office staff. Fast, helpful, and direct. Emily gets you in and out and on your way!…read more Speedy service is a huge plus.

I have held back from leaving a review for many years, but as I continue to work and spend…read morethousands on rectifying the work done, I feel responsible to do this. Eight years after walking into this office, I can look back and be certain that walking in was one if not the worst decision of my life. Teeth are precious and not only tools for chewing--they're part of an interconnected system involving digestion, posture, emotions, energy, and overall vitality. This practice doesn't focus on any of that but surely has a strong focus to sell. I worked with 3 different dentist's here; I was young and said yes to everything: frequent cleanings and all the upsell that comes with that, many fillings, crowns, 3 root canals, and even more! I thought I was being responsible. One of the main things to highlight is, absolutely ALL of the crowns were left with a margin. I learned over the years by asking questions that same day crowns are typically found in chain practices where the doctor is not the one molding and the staff is not always well equipped. This was absolutely true. I can think of a time where I removed the molding for the assistant myself(of course I did it wrong). I visited another dentist during that time who did a 3D scan. That doctor warned me of the margin on a particular tooth. I went back to this practice and Dr. Lising minded. She insisted that the crown was fine. That was on a root canal so I didn't feel discomfort, yet the crown fell off on a random day. Sadly it was too late-there was significant decay underneath and the tooth had to be shaved down significantly. Dr. Lising was not pleasant to work with during this time. As I read on many other recent reviews, I also experienced the arrogance. She laughed at my hesitation to "fix" the issue. I agreed to placing a dental post to then place a new crown. Sadly, the post caused the tooth to break and led to an infection that showed while pregnant. I had to have an extraction while pregnant and an implant months later. This costed me several thousands. On a different occasion, I complained of sensitivity on a particular tooth and was told that I needed a root canal. With what I know now, I can say that it was called too early. All I did was say that it was sensitive, that's it. Root canals are bad news and I just extracted a second one. The recovery was brutal. I have one to more to go. Another experience was an onlay that fell off 4 times before it never moved again- I don't know how that was accomplished. If I could go back, I would want my young self to read this review and be intrigued to read on functional/biological dentistry. You will find a doctor who will cost you a bit more per visit but a whole lot less over time, a Dr. that will care to save your teeth. I do not have any pleasure in leaving this review, in fact it is hard but I feel a strong need to. I have spent thousands of dollars over the last 4 years to redo all the work that I have paid for in the past! It is painful in every way and I don't wish it on anyone. If you are looking for a dentist, please be kind to yourself and look for a Dr that will care for you from a functional perspective and educate you while saving your teeth.

I had a great experience with Dr. Kini Tran and his dental assistant. I was nervous about having a…read moreroot canal, but Dr. Tran was patient, professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. He performed the procedure with great care, and it went much more smoothly than I expected. His dental assistant was also friendly, caring, and attentive throughout the entire visit, making me feel comfortable from start to finish. I truly appreciate the excellent care I received and highly recommend Dr. Kini Tran and his team to anyone in the Houston area. Thank you for making a stressful procedure such a positive experience!

I absolutely love Lifeworks Dental! I literally choose my insurance plan based on whether they're…read morein-network or not -- that's how much I trust and value this office. They're located off the Katy Freeway near IKEA, on the south side between Wirt and Antoine. The office shares a parking lot with Memorial Tacos, a dry cleaner, and some boutique shops. The parking lot is spacious, so parking is never an issue. Inside, everything is spotless and modern. The front desk staff are always kind, competent, and welcoming. Their hygienists are amazing -- especially Shauna, who is both personable and incredibly skilled. And both Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen are outstanding. They're highly competent, never push unnecessary services, and take the time to explain everything clearly. I've been coming here for years, and they've redone a few old fillings from decades ago with excellent results. I always leave feeling confident in their work -- and with a nice little goody bag! The advice they've given me over the years has actually worked, and my dental health is better because of it. I sincerely hope Dr. Tran and Dr. Nguyen keep practicing for a long time, because I'll be coming here for life -- and so will my kids when they're grown.

Alexis portillo and Dr William were awesome ! Love it here !!!!read more

Professional and courteous staff. Dr Malik and her assistant Alexis did a great job. I've been a…read morepatient for over four years.

I'm currently sitting in the surgery waiting room with my 71-year-old mother, and this is without a…read moredoubt the worst medical experience of my life. They refused to even schedule her surgery after being referred here by her dentist until she paid $250 upfront. Then, when we got here, they wouldn't even take her to the back until the remaining $1,500 was paid -- not a single word of kindness, not even a simple "hello" or "good morning." Just, "sign her in and pay." No care, no compassion -- just cash. My mother has two abscessed teeth that desperately need to be removed. Her dentist even said she should never have been sent home from the ER. But apparently, Dr. Dieter J. Moya and Dr. Blake D. Maida have a "standard policy" that even emergency, life-threatening situations must be paid in full before the patient is even allowed through the door. I asked multiple times if she could at least go to the back while I handled the payment -- they refused, every single time. They didn't offer to explain how long the procedure would take, where I should wait, or what to expect for recovery. I had to ask for every single detail. Then they told me I wasn't even allowed to leave the building! This staff and this office are cold, unprofessional, and completely heartless. The only thing they care about is money -- not patients, not compassion, not human decency. I wouldn't recommend these dental surgeons or this office to anyone -- not a person, not a pet, not even an insect. I genuinely hope they one day experience what it feels like to be in pain, scared, and treated like nothing more than a dollar sign. If you love your parents, children, friends, or anyone you care about -- do not bring them here. You'll regret it!!

Dr. Maida delivers excellent care 24/7. An amazing surgeon and quality human being. Highly…read morerecommend!

Best dentist ever! The entire staff is super friendly and made the experience so fun and…read moreinformative. They truly care for patients and have made each visit memorable in the best way possible.

By far one of the best dentist visits i've had! Clean Facility , Very friendly\welcoming staff and…read moreDoctor. I loved how the Dr explained everything very clearly. 10/10 Recommend

Great practice very straightforward. Always makes sure im comfortable. Open Saturday is a plus!read more

Excellent care. Excellent Facility. The staff was amazing. My kids enjoyed their visit as well. I…read morehighly recommend. I also love the fact that they are open on Saturdays. I love this place.

I can't say enough about my entire experience at West U Dental Smiles!The entire staff was…read morefriendly, caring, and very professional. From the office staff (Patty & others) who was very attentive & responded to each of my calls prior to my first visit, to the most talented, gifted, and compassionate Doctor I've ever had work on my teeth. Doctor Dodig immediately made me feel comfortable , and not just like another number in her caseload. After suffering with severe TMJ, born with a very complex Jaw anatomy, and having to discontinue my orthodontist treatment /braces. I was very discouraged with the thought of having any other dental treatments. In just 1 visit, she fixed what I thought would be impossible & far exceeded my expectations. I immediately had tears of joy as she held up a the mirror at the end of treatment. For 40 years, my biggest insecurity was my smile. I am forever grateful for her and all of her incredible staff. She literally gave me something to smile about;)

Nice office, easy to get to and friendly staff. I had several extractions and implants. Very…read morepleased with the service. Utilized conscious sedation for the first time and was very pleased. Overall a great experience.

Yes I really like them. Just a little too far for me and I have insurance but my insurance doesn't…read morehelp me because I'm out of their district area or something like that. I wish he was closer

I've been an dental patient for about 15 years. The staff is friendly and professional. The office…read moreis clean and has a nice atmosphere.