The Heights Location
2723 Yale St. Suite 104, Houston, TX 77008
West University Place Location
6115 Edloe St, Suite A, West University Place, TX 77005
Meet the Team
Dentini Pediatric Dentistry was founded by Dr. Elizabeth Briceno, a local resident of Houston who had a dream of creating a fun, friendly, and kind dental practice for kids with a focus on dental education and prevention.
Elizabeth Briceno
DMD, MS
Dr. Briceno is a board certified pediatric dentist with over 10 years of experience treating little patients. She has two kids and a passion for eliminating the fear and anxiety many children associate with visiting the dentist, which can often last a lifetime and lead to poor oral health as adults. Dr. Briceno grew up in Miami, Florida and attended Nova Southeastern University School of Dentistry. She specialized in Pediatric Dentistry at University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston and received her Masters in Science of Dentistry in 2012. In order to make Dentini a welcoming place for children of all ages, Dr. Briceno treats every child with the patience, kindness, and compassion that only a mother can provide.
Jennifer Kong
DDS
Nearly a native Houstonian, Dr. Jennifer Kong grew up in the Southwest and Central areas of Houston. She is a graduate of Bellaire High School and Rice University, and a second career dental practitioner. Following a career in the energy industry, Dr. Kong completed both her undergraduate dental studies and her pediatric dental residency at the University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry, where she trained with Dr. Briceno. With two children as well, she believes in providing practical and useful dental recommendations for your family. Dr. Kong is a big proponent of education: she believes that knowledge can help to eliminate the fear of the unknown, and help to empower you as a patient and a parent.
Sarah Arafat
DDS, MPH, MS
Having called Houston home now for over fifteen years, Dr. Sarah Arafat welcomes patients with a fun and energetic spirit. She sees every day as a new opportunity to learn! Dr. Arafat completed both her Doctor of Dental Surgery and her Pediatric Dental residency at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She has double masters, one in Public Health with a Dental Emphasis, and one in a Masters of Science in Dentistry, with her research focus on virtual reality and managing pain and anxiety in the pediatric population.
As a mom of two little ones, Dr. Arafat understands both the challenges of parenthood and the desire to want what is best for your children. She truly believes in the power of teamwork and education. With her motto: “a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” Dr. Arafat shares with families how oral health impacts overall health. Outside Dentini, she loves traveling, experiencing new things, and spending time with her family and Maltipoo, Bella.
A Message from Our Team
Dentini is a special, friendly place built just for you. Every time you visit us here, you will leave with a bigger, better, stronger smile than when you came in. There are games to play and movies to watch while we make your teeth healthy and clean. We look forward to teaching you new things. You are welcome anytime at Dentini.