Happy Chompers Pediatric Dentistry
Children's Dentist– Katy, TX
Get to Know Dr. Adeel Khan
Dr. Adeel or “Dr. A” as he prefers to be called by his patients, has been practicing children’s dentistry for almost a decade. He really enjoys being able to support kids as they work towards healthy, happy smiles. Children are spontaneous and fun, and overcoming the challenge of helping nervous patients feel at ease in the treatment chair is very rewarding for him. He always goes the extra mile to earn their trust and help them become a lifelong patient who actually looks forward to their future visits! To learn more about Dr. A, just keep reading below.
Education
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
(Magna Cum Laude)
Specialties
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Memberships/ Affiliations
The “Dr. A” Difference
Dr. A and his team of compassionate and caring dental professionals offer a wide array of pediatric dental services for infants, toddlers, kids, and teens, including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, special needs dentistry, and more. His focus is on providing comprehensive and holistic care which means treating the patient as a whole – not only focusing on the teeth, but evaluating the airway, sleeping habits, diet, oral habits, growth and development of the jaw and the oro-facial complex to determine the root cause of issues. This approach not only helps treat current disease but helps prevent future developmental and dental issues.
Accessibility: Dr. A and his team are always available to answer any questions you may have, whether they’re about certain services your child needs or how to make the most of your dental insurance.
Affordability: Dr. A pledges to do his best to alleviate financial barriers and make it genuinely more affordable for families to access the high-quality dental care every child deserves.
Academic: Dr. A takes several continuing education courses each year so that he stays up to date with the latest techniques, technologies, and innovations in pediatric dentistry.
Animated: Dr. A loves working with children, and this passion definitely shows during appointments! He is a big kid at heart, which makes it easy for him to connect with each special patient.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University School of Dental Medicine
- Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY
- General Practice Residency (GPR) at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY
- Board-certified pediatric specialist through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. A lives in Katy with his lovely wife and two children. They love the family friendly life in Katy and can be spotted eating at Katy’s favorite local joints and visiting its numerous parks. In his free time, his favorite hobbies include volunteering, participating in dental outreach, keeping up with sports, practicing Pilates, biking, and traveling. He’s also obsessed with the Minions from Despicable Me!
Children's Dentist– Katy, TX
Get to Know Dr. Jamal
Dr. Jamal is a board eligible pediatric dentist at Happy Chompers Pediatric Dentistry. She realized from an early age that childhood experiences are the most important, so she always wanted to work with kids. Her visits to both the dentist and the orthodontist led her to choose dentistry. She completed her dental training at Loma Linda University, California in 2012 where she received the Esthetic Dentistry Award. Since then, she served the underserved population and children in the Rio Grande Valley, TX where she realized that she needed to fulfill her calling of becoming a pediatric dentist.
So, she pursued a two-year pediatric dental residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. Her training focused on caring for children with special healthcare needs and pediatric conscious sedation.
Dr. Jamal loves to travel with her husband and their son. They have visited eighteen countries together since they met. During their travels, they enjoy sightseeing and experiencing the local cuisines. Dr. Jamal loves how diverse Houston is and she is looking forward to meeting all of you.
Children's Dentist– Katy, TX
Get to Know Dr. Badawi
Dr. Badawi is a board certified pediatric dentist at Happy Chompers Pediatric Dentistry. He attended the University of Houston, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Human Foods & Nutrition. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Passionate about pediatric oral health, he specialized in pediatric dentistry by completing two years of postgraduate training at The University of Texas Health Science Center in the Houston Medical Center. He focuses on treating the dental needs of infants, children, and adolescents. In his free time, Dr. Badawi enjoys traveling, exploring the diverse Houston food scene, and community engagement to educate at-risk communities about the importance of oral and systemic health.
More to Explore