Dr. Ali Daneshmand, DDS
- Texas licence active, first licensed Sep 2008
- U So. Cal, 2008
- Sedation permits: nitrous oxide (2010)
NPI 1366637662 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · Westside
Galleria Dental Center
5177 Richmond Ave #150, Houston, TX 77056
4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Of 92 written reviews, 91% give 4–5 stars and 8% give 1–2.
36say “Friendly, welcoming staff”
13say “Friendly and professional, both at once”
10say “Clean, sterile office”
“They have the most advance dental equipment & their office is clean!”
- Offers sedation
- Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
- Invisalign
- Prices published
What patients say
Themes from 92 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.
How the visit felt
3Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“Doc is truly exceptional—thorough, gentle, and takes the time to explain everything in detail.”
3Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“The dental assistant did a painless job of cleaning my teeth, taking xrays, and checking for oral cancer.”
Staff and office
36Friendly, welcoming staff
“Warm and friendly staff, professional and friendly doctor, welcoming office environment.”
10Clean, sterile office
“They have the most advance dental equipment & their office is clean!”
Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes
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Good to know before you call
- Closed at weekends.
- Medicaid and CHIP are for children's care only.
What they can help with
Strongest evidence first. Each links to Houston practices for the same need.
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Braces & Invisalign
Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · 47 pages on its website · Open Payments record for a confirmed dentist
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Veneers & cosmetic
2 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist
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Sedation & nervous patients
Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026)
Who you'll see
Cost and paying
Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.
- Dental implant from $2,500 Its dental implant page
- Crown from $500 Its crown page
- Dentures from $1,000 Its dentures page
Medicaid & CHIP (children)
DentaQuest (CHIP) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
- Payment plans (its website)
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
- Cash Accepted (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance, Medicaid or CHIP cover?
- The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?
- Is the payment plan interest-free?
Getting there
5177 Richmond Ave #150Houston, TX 77056 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
Its business profile
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital Impressions / Intraoral Scanners
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“Nestled at the heart of Houston, Galleria Dental Center has been a beacon of dental artistry since 2013. With a team of skilled dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons, they specialize in crafting beautiful, healthy smiles. …”
Need another dentist?
Also confirmed for braces & invisalign, within 2.7 km.
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Muse Dental Studio
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Naba Dental & Orthodontics
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Uptown Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
2.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Questions people ask
What does a dental implant cost here?
From $2,500, published on its website. Sep 2026
Does it take Medicaid?
For children's dental care, yes: DentaQuest (CHIP) · MCNA Dental (CHIP, Medicaid). Insure Kids Now, Jul 2026
Is it a specialist practice?
We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners records.
Ready to call?
Ask who you'll see, the total cost and the first available appointment before you book.
Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · dentistgalleria.com, Sep 2026 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Sep 2026