About us
A small practice that knows your name.
Bright Smile Dental opened on Lamar Boulevard in 2014 with one chair and one idea: dentistry should feel calm. Today we are two dentists, one hygienist and a front desk that answers the phone.
The team
Who you'll meet.
Dr. Maya Chen
Dentist, owner
UT Health San Antonio, 2009. Family and cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign. Mother of two, so she is good with wriggly patients.
Dr. Luis Ortega
Dentist
Baylor College of Dentistry, 2015. Crowns, fillings and emergencies. Sees patients in English and Spanish.
Priya Nair
Dental hygienist
Ten years of cleanings, sealants and honest advice about flossing. The person your kids will ask for by name.
How we work
Slow hands, plain words.
Every visit starts with a look and a conversation. We show you what we see on the screen, tell you what can wait and what cannot, and give you a written price before anything starts. Nobody is sold a treatment in the chair.
We keep two slots open every afternoon for people in pain. If you call before 4 PM, we see you the same day.
Questions we hear a lot
Are you taking new patients?
Yes. Call (512) 555-0142 or request a time on the contact page. First visits are usually available within the week.
Which insurance do you accept?
Delta Dental, Aetna, Cigna and MetLife. We check your benefits before the visit and file the claim for you.
What do I do in an emergency?
Call us. Before 4 PM on a weekday we see you the same day; after hours the voicemail gives the on-call number.
Do you see children?
From the first tooth. Kids' visits are short and friendly, with sealants and fluoride included in the cleaning.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Dr. Ortega y nuestra recepción hablan español.
Is there parking?
Free parking behind the building, entrance from the alley off 45th Street. Bike rack by the door.