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Sunrise Dental Center

2707 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (713) 869-9973 Directions Website (sunrisedentalsmile.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews

4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 712 written reviews

Last 12 months: 102 reviews · 97% 4–5 stars · Replies: 0% of reviews · 0 of 13 one- and two-star

183mention friendly, welcoming staff

66mention Spanish or other languages spoken

34mention a clean office

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  • Offers sedation

Implant Care With Medical Coordination

Its website says Dr. Song Ahn coordinates with primary-care physicians when considering implant surgery for patients with diabetes or osteoporosis. It also identifies him as board-certified in oral implantology.

Dr. Demi Tran

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 2021
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 2021
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2021)

NPI 1396317426 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Song Ahn

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jul 1986
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 1986
  • Training: Training in L-PRF, bone grafting, occlusion, and comprehensive orthodontics; Affiliate associate fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (its website)
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 1991)

NPI 1164682514 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Thomas Ahn

  • Texas license active, first licensed Jun 2019
  • Dental school: UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, 2019
  • Holds a nitrous oxide (laughing gas) permit (since 2023)

NPI 1184285082 · Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

What patients say

How the visit felt

28A gentle touch
18Explaining everything before doing it
16Gentle, thorough cleanings

Staff and office

183Friendly, welcoming staff
34A clean office
14A kind, gentle manner

Getting seen

5Being fitted in at short notice

Who comes here

66Spanish or other languages spoken

How we count themes

No Replies to Reviews

Sunrise replies to none of its reviews, a lower share than most Houston practices we list.

One- and two-star reviews
2%of 712 written reviews
A lower share than 70% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 4%
Most common complaints
Dentist was rude or dismissive2
Rude or unhelpful front desk2
Work failed or had to be fixed2
Of its 6 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
0%of written reviews get a reply (0 of 13 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 81% of Houston practices
Middle Houston practice: 35%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
Licensed in Texas since
1986its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 82% of Houston dentists we list
Middle Houston dentist: first licensed 2004

How we compare

What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Dentist was rude or dismissive2
    None in the last 12 months
  • Rude or unhelpful front desk2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Work failed or had to be fixed2
    None in the last 12 months

One- and two-star reviews by quarter

Quarters · the last one partial

How we read these

What they can help with

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.
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

Reports of Cost Surprises

In one- and two-star reviews, nine reviewers describe fee or insurance surprises, unclear estimates, or difficulty getting a price range.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Cherry financing (its website)
  • Third-party lender financing (its website)

Pain Calls and First-Visit Timing

Calls about pain went unanswered in two reviewer accounts, including a post-extraction call. Its website says to allow about an hour for a first checkup and cleaning, including X-rays and an exam.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Soft Tissue LaserDigital Impressions

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When you can go

Opens early
7:30 am, Monday to Friday
15% of Houston practices open before 8 am
Saturday
7:30 am–2 pm
42% of Houston practices open on Saturdays

How busy it usually is

Quietest: Tuesday around 4 pm · Busiest: Friday around 9 am

Monday Quietest around 1 pm, busiest around 8 am
Tuesday Quietest around 4 pm, busiest around 12 pm
Wednesday Quietest around 12 pm, busiest around 3 pm
Thursday Quietest around 8 am, busiest around 11 am
Friday Quietest around 4 pm, busiest around 9 am
Saturday Quietest around 1 pm, busiest around 10 am

Hours from its listing; how busy from its listing's usual visit patterns, not appointment availability. Check when you call.

Getting there

2707 N Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77008
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“We take great pride in offering dental patients in Houston affordable, quality dentistry that you can count on. Our dedicated dentists and caring team members make a point to always exceed expectations and serve patients a personalized experience. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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