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Forest Family Dentistry

Dental practice · Austin, Texas · Independently owned
✓ License verified — TX State Board, Jul 17, 2026 ★ 4.8 · 545 Google reviews Accepting new patients
Address5531 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756, USA
Phone(512) 898-9036
HoursVaries by location; examples shown Mon-Fri morning to evening, Saturday hours at some locations

What patients ask about Forest Family Dentistry

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Do they take my insurance?

Forest Family Dentistry lists these plans as accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, United Healthcare, MetLife, Solstice, GEHA Connection, Guardian, ANTHEM, Careington, Humana, Cigna (+2 more). Confirm your specific plan with the office.

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Are they accepting new patients?

Forest Family Dentistry is accepting new patients as of Jul 2026.

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Can they help anxious patients (sedation)?

Forest Family Dentistry offers sedation dentistry. 3 state-verified sedation permit holder(s) on staff (TX State Board, Jul 17, 2026).

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Can I afford it without insurance?

Forest Family Dentistry: payment options include flexible financing options.

Source: practice website · Jul 2026
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Do they treat kids?

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Do they speak my language?

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Are they gentle? Do they explain, or upsell?

In the 5 most relevant Google reviews (of 545, ★4.8 average): patients mention comfort/gentle (5×), explains clearly (3×), friendly staff (3×), on time/efficient (3×); “From the very first appointment the entire team made us feel comfortable, welcomed and well cared for.” — Laura Hofmann.

Source: Google reviews (5 most relevant) · Jul 2026
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Jeffrey Shirah, DMD

U Florida, 2005
✓ TX License #24322 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Nazgol Gharbi, DDS

Islamic Azad University, 2003
✓ TX License #35795 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Hyerin Hwang, DDS

New York University, 2013
✓ TX License #33789 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Christopher Disla, DDS

University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey, 2013
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #30453 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Megan Darnell, DDS

Texas A&M University Baylor College Of Dentistry, 2015
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #31125 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Robin Bethell, DDS

U Pacific, 2007

Founder who opened the first office in 2013 with the goal of making going to the dentist something people actually look forward to.

Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #25813 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Erik Meckel, DDS

Texas A&M University College Of Dentistry, 2022
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #38659 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Sussan Helmick, DDS

Ut School Of Dentistry, 2014
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #30088 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Kara Hegwood, DDS

The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio, 2022
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #38420 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Ayshah Mahmud, DDS

University Of Maryland Baltimore, 2020
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #39397 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Whitney Chaney, DDS

Texas A&M University, 2026
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #42615 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Amanda Hartman, DDS

Utsa, 2009
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #24826 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Steven Oviedo, DDS

University Of Texas Health San Antonio School Of Dentistry, 2022
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #38484 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Lauren Soomar, DDS

The University Of Iowa, 2018
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #34368 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Trenton Herrera, DDS

Uthsc At San Antonio, 2026
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #42483 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Purvi Pandya, DDS

Ut Houston, 2002
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #21003 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Carly Gubin, DDS

New York University College Of Dentistry, 2022
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #40045 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Olivia Dubray, DDS

Midwestern University, 2021
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #37784 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Sara Mandell, DDS

Boston University, 2013
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #36917 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.

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