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Farias Dental at Memorial Heights

5151 Katy Fwy #203, Houston, TX 77007

5 stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

5 stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 100% · 1–2 stars: 0% · 252 written reviews

Last 12 months: 69 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 46% of reviews

52mention friendly, welcoming staff

9mention a gentle touch

8mention explaining everything before doing it

  • Implants

Reviewers Mention Up-to-Date Equipment

It runs an early-day schedule, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday, handy for a visit before work but not after it. Six reviews describe a thorough exam or consultation, and five reviews mention modern equipment; its website lists low-radiation digital X-rays and a soft tissue laser. All its reviews give four or five stars.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

9A gentle touch
8Explaining everything before doing it
7Gentle, thorough cleanings

Staff and office

52Friendly, welcoming staff
5An honest dentist
5Modern equipment

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Glenda Owen, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Oct 1981
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 1981
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1990) and a level 1 sedation permit (most recent 2005)

NPI 1932213345 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

State records date her first license

State records give 1981 as Dr. Glenda Owen's first Texas license date, earlier than most Houston dentists we list.

One- and two-star reviews
0%of 252 written reviews
A lower share than 90% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Replies to reviews
46%of written reviews get a reply
More replies than 57% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
1981its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 88% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Listed category: Dental implants periodontist · 4 pages on its website

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Listed category: Cosmetic dentist · 6 pages on its website

Dental implants: how it works ShowA natural molar beside a dental implant: a crown on an abutment, joined to a titanium post set in the jawbone, which bone grows onto over several months.
Veneers & cosmetic: how it works ShowA front tooth with a veneer, a thin shell on the front surface only, beside a front tooth with a crown covering all of it above the gum.

Also listed on its website

At-home sleep testing

Its website says it offers an at-home WatchPAT sleep study reviewed by a physician. Results may point to options such as an oral appliance, CPAP, myofunctional therapy, orthodontics or surgery.

How insurance claims are handled

The practice says it does not participate in plans that require patients to choose an in-network dentist and files claims electronically. Its website describes different payment handling for services under and over $500.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Third-party lender financing (its website)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Low-Radiation Digital X-RaysSoft Tissue Laser

What unhappy patients say

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When you can go

Opens early
7:30 am, Monday to Thursday
15% of Houston practices open before 8 am
Closed
Friday, and weekends

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Getting there

5151 Katy Fwy #203
Houston, TX 77007
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Located in Memorial Heights since 2015, Farias Dental offers a comprehensive range of services for your best smile. Their dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care, from routine check-ups and teeth whitening to advanced cosmetic and restorative procedures. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · fariasdds.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Houston super neighborhoods