Reviewers praise children’s care and clear explanations
Part of a chain, open weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm. Eight reviewers say each step, sound and sensation was explained as it happened, and eight anxious patients say the visit eased their nerves.
Reviewers raise concerns about diagnosis and treatment
In reviews read since October 2023, reviewers describe being brushed off, pressure to accept treatment, painful care, and work that needed repair. Three one-star reviewers challenged cavity findings or recommendations; the second opinions they described found fewer or no cavities.
Its website says Dr. Eric Chen completed an AEGD residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. State records show he holds a permit to administer nitrous oxide.
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Dr. Eric Chen, DMD
✓Texas license active, first licensed Oct 2025
✓Dental school: Temple University Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2024
✓Training: Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency, University of New Mexico School of Medicine (its website)
✓Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2026)
NPI 1508611773 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
How it compares in Austin
This practiceMiddle half of AustinMiddle Austin practice
One- and two-star reviews
4%of 478 written reviews
0%21%
A higher share than 60% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 3%
Most common complaints
Dentist was rude or dismissive2
Hard to get or keep an appointment2
Pushed to have treatment they doubted2
Of its 8 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
99%in the last 12 months, up from 94%
Before
94%
Last 12 months
99%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
6%of written reviews get a reply (18 of 18 one- and two-star)
0%98%
Fewer replies than 76% of Austin practices
Middle Austin practice: 36%
Licensed in Texas since
2025its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
19792025
Licensed more recently than 97% of Austin dentists we list
Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental and Traditional Medicaid and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
LGBTQ+ friendly
Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“myDental provides exceptional, affordable dental care for children and adults of all ages in a comfortable, relaxing, and pressure-free setting. Your well-being is our highest priority, and our friendly, attentive staff is dedicated to delivering truly personalized care.”