The share of 4–5-star reviews is up
Ratings have risen: of its 414 reviews in the past year, 98% are four- or five-star, up from 86% before. Hygienists are praised by name in 11 reviews, and eight reviews praise the dentist and hygienist as a team. Since October 2023, 10 of its 26 one- and two-star reviews describe a disorganized office.
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What patients say
How the visit felt
46 Explaining everything before doing it
33 Gentle, thorough cleanings
Staff and office
153 Friendly, welcoming staff
Who comes here
11 Spanish or other languages spoken
Why patients came
6 Coming in with a broken or chipped tooth
How we count themes
Routine cleanings after deep-cleaning recommendations Five one-star reviews say routine cleanings were refused after patients declined a deep-cleaning recommendation.
Why they were unhappy
Disorganized office 10
2 in the last 12 months
Rude or unhelpful front desk 9
1 in the last 12 months
Pushed to have treatment they doubted 6
4 in the last 12 months
Hard to get or keep an appointment 5
3 in the last 12 months
Refused care or dismissed from the practice 4
1 in the last 12 months
Insurance problems 4
1 in the last 12 months
One- and two-star reviews by quarter
Quarters · the last one partial
How we read these
Who you'll see
MG
Dr. Mohamed Gaj, DMD
✓ Texas license active, first licensed Aug 2018✓ Dental school: Midwestern (il), 2018✓ Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2019)NPI 1720560972 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
SP
Dr. Srinivas Pushpala, DMD
✓ Texas license active, first licensed May 2017✓ Dental school: Temple Kornberg School of Dentistry, 2016✓ Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2017) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2024)NPI 1538510698 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
How it compares in Houston
One- and two-star reviews
7% of 803 written reviews
0% 25%
A higher share than 71% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Rude or unhelpful front desk 9
Pushed to have treatment they doubted 6
Of its 26 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
98% in the last 12 months, up from 86% Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
72% of written reviews get a reply (39 of 59 one- and two-star)
0% 98%
More replies than 75% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2017 its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
1975 2022
Licensed more recently than 85% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004
How we compare
What they can help with
Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · Named for it · 44 pages on its website
Listed category: Endodontist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · 1 page on its website
A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit; another holds a nitrous oxide permit
Braces & Invisalign: how it works Show Root canal: how it works Show Sedation & nervous patients: how it works Show
Also listed on its website
1 page on its website
1 page on its website · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist
1 page on its website · Listed category: Teeth whitening service
1 page on its website · Listed category: Oral surgeon
2 pages on its website
1 page on its website
Cost and paying
No prices on its website
Ways to pay
Accepts credit cards and debit cards (its business profile) Accepts CareCredit (its website) Smile Generation Financing (its website) Third-party lender financing (its website) Smile Generation Dental Discount Plan Membership Offer (its website)
Equipment and memberships
Equipment and treatments on its website Digital Impressions
Your review of Champions Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics
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When you can go
Opens early 7 am, Friday 15% of Houston practices open before 8 am
Open late until 6 pm, Tuesday 34% of Houston practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends Closed
Mon
8 am–5 pm
Tue
9 am–6 pm
Wed
8 am–5 pm
Thu
8 am–5 pm
Fri
7 am–3 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
6a 9a 12p 3p 6p 9p
Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
5620 FM 1960 W
Get directions
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“As a Smile Generation Trusted office, we welcome you to Champions Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics with state-of-the-art infection control procedures in place, our #1 goal is to keep you and your family safe. …”
