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Memorial Dentistry for Kids

14090 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (713) 714-1244 Directions Website (memorialdentistryforkids.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 3% · 174 written reviews

Last 12 months: 59 reviews · 98% 4–5 stars · Replies: 96% of reviews · 5 of 5 one- and two-star

44mention friendly, welcoming staff

20mention a clean office

20mention Spanish or other languages spoken

Read what patients say (6 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Emergency
  • Sedation permit (TX board)
  • Medicaid & CHIP (DentaQuest, MCNA)
  • Kids

Houston Kids Dentist With Saturday Hours

Saturday visits run from 9 am to 2 pm, handy for children who would otherwise miss school. Seventeen reviews say a child actually enjoys coming or looks forward to it, and a clean office is noted in 20. Only 3% of reviews are one- or two-star, and the practice has replied to all five of them.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

17Children who enjoy going
5A gentle touch

Staff and office

44Friendly, welcoming staff
20A clean office

Who comes here

20Spanish or other languages spoken
10Being great with kids

How we count themes

Who you'll see

Dr. Arya Davoody, DDS

  • Texas license active, first licensed Apr 2018
  • Dental school: University of Maryland Baltimore, 2017
  • Training: Specialty training in pediatric dentistry, University of Connecticut (Chief Resident) (its website)
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2018) and sedation permits for levels 1 to 2 (most recent 2020)

NPI 1366970691 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

How it compares in Houston

One- and two-star reviews
3%of 174 written reviews
A lower share than 57% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Phones not answered or calls not returned2
Of its 5 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
96%of written reviews get a reply (5 of 5 one- and two-star)
More replies than 92% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
Licensed in Texas since
2018its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 88% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

National Registry's Pediatric Dentistry Specialist Listing

A national provider registry recognizes a specialist in pediatric dentistry at this practice, a relevant distinction for families seeking care focused on children.

  • Dentists for kids

    Listed category: Pediatric dentist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · Named for it

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    A confirmed dentist holds a Texas board sedation permit · Listed on its business profile

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and MCNA Dental and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP

Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

Also listed on its website

Insurance Estimates and Copayments

The practice says it accepts Medicaid, Tricare and most PPO plans. The practice’s website says estimated copayments based on insurer information are due at the visit, are not guarantees, and families are responsible for charges insurance does not cover.

Medicaid & CHIP (children)

DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · MCNA Dental (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)
  • Names TRICARE (its website, not a network check)

Planning a Child’s First Visit

For a child four or younger, its website recommends a morning first visit and says it can provide work or school excuse forms. The FAQ says one parent may accompany the child in the treatment area if it helps the parent feel comfortable, and asks the parent to observe quietly.

Reviewers Mention Phone Access Concerns

Phone access comes up in two older bad reviews.

Why they were unhappy

  • Phones not answered or calls not returned2
    None in the last 12 months

One- and two-star reviews by quarter

Quarters · the last one partial

How we read these

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When you can go

Saturday
9 am–2 pm
42% of Houston practices open on Saturdays

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Getting there

14090 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Memorial Dentistry for Kids provides personalized care for each member of your family. Board certified pediatric dental care for your family. Our pediatric dental practice is built and maintained specifically with the comfort of both patient and parent in mind. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · memorialdentistryforkids.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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