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A New Smile Dental

14829 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77083

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 89% · 1–2 stars: 11% · 85 written reviews

Replies: 84% of reviews · 2 of 9 one- and two-star

26mention friendly, welcoming staff

6mention a gentle touch

5mention a clean office

  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)

Nitrous oxide permit

Texas records show Dr. Tamkenath has a permit to administer nitrous oxide. The permit allows her to provide it, though it does not establish that it is offered at every visit.

Dr. Amena Tamkenath

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2015
  • Dental school: University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, 2015
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2015)

NPI 1881079580 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

How it compares in Houston

One- and two-star reviews
11%of 85 written reviews
A higher share than 80% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Replies to reviews
84%of written reviews get a reply (2 of 9 one- and two-star)
More replies than 83% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2015its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 80% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

Support for dental fears

Seven reviews describe staff explaining care, checking in, and offering support to people with dental fears.

How the visit felt

6A gentle touch

Staff and office

26Friendly, welcoming staff
5A clean office

How we count themes

Plans for children's dental care

The Insure Kids Now government directory lists DentaQuest, MCNA Dental, and United Healthcare Dental for children's dental care.

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid) · United Healthcare Dental (Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

What they can help with

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)

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Getting there

14829 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026