Reviewers describe child-friendly visits
Eighty-two reviews come from or describe patients who speak Spanish or another language besides English, the largest theme in its reviews. Seven say a child actually looks forward to going, and 11 say what would happen was explained first. Low ratings are rare, at 2% of all reviews.
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Some reviewers mention short waits Five reviewers describe short waits or punctual visits. One says they spent no more than five minutes in the waiting room.
How the visit felt
11 Explaining everything before doing it
7 Children who enjoy going
Staff and office
49 Friendly, welcoming staff
Who comes here
82 Spanish or other languages spoken
How we count themes
Who you'll see
DK
Dr. Deepthi Kunchey
✓ Texas license active, first licensed Feb 2019✓ Dental school: University of Pennsylvania, 2018✓ Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2019)
NPI 1033601802 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
What they can help with
Listed category: Orthodontist · 14 pages on its website
2 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile
Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Emergency dental service · 5 pages on its website
Listed by Insure Kids Now for DentaQuest and United Healthcare Dental (Texas, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP
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5 pages on its website
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How it compares in Houston
This practice Middle half of Houston Middle Houston practice
One- and two-star reviews
2% of 280 written reviews
0% 25%
A lower share than 70% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Charged more than they were told 1
Dentist was rude or dismissive 1
Cleanliness or safety concerns 1
Of its 3 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
99% of written reviews get a reply (1 of 5 one- and two-star)
0% 99%
More replies than 96% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Licensed in Texas since
2019 its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
1975 2022
Licensed more recently than 90% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004
How we compare
Plans for children's dental care The government directory lists DentaQuest through CHIP or Medicaid and United Healthcare Dental for children's dental care.
Medicaid & CHIP (children) DentaQuest (CHIP, Medicaid) · United Healthcare Dental (Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Texas, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
Older accounts differ on restraint Two older reviews discuss restraints during children's care. One says forms were signed, while another says the office wanted to restrain their child.
What unhappy patients say
Why they were unhappy
Last 12 months Earlier
Charged more than they were told 1
1 in the last 12 months
Dentist was rude or dismissive 1
None in the last 12 months
Cleanliness or safety concerns 1
None in the last 12 months
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When you can go
Weekends Closed
Mon
9 am–5 pm
Tue
9 am–5 pm
Wed
9 am–5 pm
Thu
9 am–5 pm
Fri
9 am–5 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
6a 9a 12p 3p 6p 9p
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Getting there
3310 Orlando St Houston, TX 77093, United States
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“At Smile Rite Dental, DR. JOHN NGUYEN and our TEAM help people smile with confidence! We use advanced techniques and technology, combined with a focus on preventive care, to develop lifetimes of healthy smiles FOR ALL AGES. …”