Dr. Charbel Saba, DDS
NPI 1942464565 · named on its business listing
Pediatric dentist · Spring Branch East
Echeverri Dental Center
7844 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews
4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 3% · 833 written reviews
Last 12 months: 116 reviews · 99% 4–5 stars · Replies: 82% of reviews · 20 of 22 one- and two-star
175mention Spanish or other languages spoken
136mention friendly, welcoming staff
37mention autism or special needs
- Sedation permit (TX board)
- Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
- Kids
Who you'll see
Dr. Elsa Echeverri, DDS
- Texas license active, first licensed Mar 1994
- Dental degree from outside the US (1982)
- Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1994) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 3 (most recent 2012)
NPI 1053317057 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
Dr. Michelle O'Neill, DDS
- Texas license active, first licensed Jul 1986
- Dental school: UTSD, 1986
- Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1991) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2002)
NPI 1205098977 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
Dr. Mildred Kendrick, DDS
- Texas license active, first licensed Jul 1996
- Dental degree from outside the US (1974)
- Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1997) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 2 (most recent 2012)
NPI 1962408963 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing
What patients say
How the visit felt
30Explaining everything before doing it
21Children who enjoy going
20A gentle touch
Staff and office
136Friendly, welcoming staff
24A clean office
11An honest dentist
Getting seen
6Being on time, visit after visit
Who comes here
175Spanish or other languages spoken
37Autism or special needs
30Being great with kids
Replies and Licensing History
The office replied to 20 of 22 one- or two-star reviews, a higher share than most Houston dentists we list. A dentist first received a Texas license in 1986, earlier than most practices in the city's comparison.
- One- and two-star reviews
- 3%of 833 written reviews
- A lower share than 59% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 4%
- Replies to reviews
- 82%of written reviews get a reply (20 of 22 one- and two-star)
- More replies than 82% of Houston practices
- Middle Houston practice: 35%
- Licensed in Texas since
- 1986its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
- Licensed longer than 82% of Houston dentists we list
- Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004
Reports of Unexpected Costs
A reviewer reports a $1,200 deep-cleaning quote. They say they found the same service for $400 elsewhere. Another reviewer says a child's crown replacement was first described as free, then came with an $85 balance.
Medicaid & CHIP (children)
DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid) · Traditional Medicaid · United Healthcare Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
- Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
Pediatric Specialist Registration
State and national records identify a registered specialist in pediatric dentistry at this practice.
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Dentists for kids
Registered specialist with the state board · Listed category: Pediatric dentist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry
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Sedation & nervous patients
3 of its dentists hold Texas board sedation permits · Listed on its business profile
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental and Traditional Medicaid and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)
Sedation & nervous patients: how it works Show
Also listed on its website
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Veneers & cosmetic
Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist
Reports About Pediatric Care
Several reviews raise serious concerns about pediatric treatment, including allegations of forceful handling, use of a papoose board, and a child being yelled at. A parent also says staff explained steps and gave their child with ADHD and autism breaks, allowing treatment without complete sedation.
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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–2 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
7844 Long Point RdHouston, TX 77055 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“Welcome to Echeverri Dental Center, where our patients are our number one priority! We welcome patients of all ages and have a special place in our hearts for children. …”
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · echeverridental.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Houston super neighborhoods