Reviewers report long waits and appointment problems
Long waits past the appointment time appear in 18 of its 46 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023, and 15 describe trouble getting or keeping an appointment, so it makes sense to leave slack in your day. It is open 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays. Six reviews see the staff as knowledgeable about treatment.
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What unhappy patients say
Why they were unhappy
Last 12 months Earlier
Long wait past the appointment time 18
4 in the last 12 months
Hard to get or keep an appointment 15
7 in the last 12 months
Rude or unhelpful front desk 12
5 in the last 12 months
Disorganized office 7
4 in the last 12 months
Charged more than they were told 6
3 in the last 12 months
Cleanliness or safety concerns 6
3 in the last 12 months
One- and two-star reviews by quarter
Quarters · the last one partial
How we read these
Reviewers mention gentle cleanings and accommodation Gentle, thorough cleanings come up in six reviews. A reviewer also says hygienist Sheila cleaned her adult autistic son’s teeth after months of searching for someone who could accommodate him.
How the visit felt
6 Gentle, thorough cleanings
Staff and office
78 Friendly, welcoming staff
Why patients came
5 Coming in with an abscess or swelling
How we count themes
A high share of bad reviews One- and two-star reviews make up 27% of its reviews with comments, among the highest shares among Austin practices we list.
This practice Middle half of Austin Middle Austin practice
One- and two-star reviews
27% of 330 written reviews
0% 27%
A higher share than 97% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
Most common complaints
Long wait past the appointment time 18
Hard to get or keep an appointment 15
Rude or unhelpful front desk 12
Of its 46 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
73% in the last 12 months, up from 68%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
73% of written reviews get a reply (79 of 89 one- and two-star)
0% 98%
More replies than 73% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
2011 its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
1979 2023
Licensed more recently than 56% of Austin dentists we list
Middle Austin dentist: first licensed 2008
How we compare
Who you'll see
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Dr. Samir Momin, DDS
✓ Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2011✓ Dental school: University of Southern California, 2011✓ Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2012) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2012)
NPI 1619259934 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
What they can help with
Listed category: Oral surgeon
A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit
Registered specialist with the state board
Listed category: Oral surgeon · 1 page on its website
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Some reviewers describe cost uncertainty Some reviewers describe trouble getting estimates before visits and fees that differed from what they expected.
Ways to pay
Accepts credit cards and debit cards (its business profile) Accepts CareCredit (its website)
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When you can go
Weekends Closed
Mon
8 am–5 pm
Tue
8 am–5 pm
Wed
8 am–5 pm
Thu
8 am–5 pm
Fri
8 am–5 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
6a 9a 12p 3p 6p 9p
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Getting there
1000 E 41st St #230 Austin, TX 78751, United States
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
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