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APEX DENTAL ASSOCIATES / JOSEPH S. ORLANDO DDS

909 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77079

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (281) 497-4740 Directions Website (apexdental.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 171 written reviews

Last 12 months: 58 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 4% of reviews · 0 of 3 one- and two-star

43mention friendly, welcoming staff

7mention a clean office

6mention gentle, thorough cleanings

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  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)

Nitrous Oxide Permission

Since 1992, the state has permitted Dr. Orlando to administer nitrous oxide.

Dr. Joseph Orlando, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 1979
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 1979
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1992)

NPI 1326183526 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Help With Dental Anxiety

Some people who mention dental anxiety or discomfort say the team helped them feel more comfortable during care.

How the visit felt

6Gentle, thorough cleanings
5Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

43Friendly, welcoming staff
7A clean office
6Knowledgeable staff

How we count themes

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

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

Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Takes cash, American Express, Discover and Mastercard (its website)

An Early Texas License

Texas records show Dr. Orlando was first licensed in 1979, among the dentists licensed longest at Houston dentists we list.

One- and two-star reviews
2%of 171 written reviews
A lower share than 71% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Replies to reviews
4%of written reviews get a reply (0 of 3 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 74% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
1979its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 90% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

Urgent Help and Children’s Coverage

The government directory includes this office for children's Medicaid and CHIP dental care. People recount urgent help, including emergency treatment and a same-day endodontist appointment after a last-minute toothache.

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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When you can go

Open late
until 6 pm, Monday to Thursday
34% of Houston practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Closed
Friday, and weekends

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

909 Dairy Ashford Rd
Houston, TX 77079
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating
  • Free parking lot
  • On-site parking

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“At APEX DENTAL ASSOCIATES / JOSEPH S. ORLANDO DDS, located at 909 Dairy Ashford Road in Houston, Texas, our dedicated team of dentists is committed to delivering exceptional dental care. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · apexdental.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Houston super neighborhoods

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