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Northwest Hills Smiles

Dental practice · Austin, Texas · Independently owned
✓ License verified — TX State Board, Jul 17, 2026 ★ 4.9 · 215 Google reviews Accepting new patients
Address8500 Bluffstone Cove B101, Austin, TX 78759, USA
Phone(512) 345-4998
Hours7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mon-Thu

What patients ask about Northwest Hills Smiles

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Do they take my insurance?

Northwest Hills Smiles states: “We accept all PPO dental insurance plans but are considered out of network”. Specific carriers are not listed — call to verify your plan.

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

Northwest Hills Smiles is accepting new patients as of Jul 2026.

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

2 state-verified sedation permit holder(s) on staff (TX State Board, Jul 17, 2026).

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

Payment plans and pricing: not published.

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Do they treat kids?

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Do they speak my language?

Languages spoken: not published.

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✓ REVIEWS SAY

Are they gentle? Do they explain, or upsell?

In the 5 most relevant Google reviews (of 215, ★4.9 average): patients mention friendly staff (2×), comfort/gentle (1×), explains clearly (1×); “The staff is always friendly, professional, and accommodating.” — Mickey.

Source: Google reviews (5 most relevant) · Jul 2026
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Your dentists

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Shana Atassi, D.D.S.

Ut Houston, 2000

Practice owner recognized on the Texas Monthly Super Dentists list every year since 2015, honored as the Capital Area New Dentist of the Year in 2006. Committed to patient-focused care and excellence.

✓ TX License #20243 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Antonio Pacheco, dds

Baylor, 1997
✓ TX License #18981 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Brett Buckman, DDS, MS

Utsa, 1997
✓ TX License #19568 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Jessica Heggen, DDS

Uthscsa, 2005

Joined the practice in 2012, bringing expertise and fresh perspective to the team.

Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #22267 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.
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Dr. Shailee Gupta

Ut Houston, 2002
Listed on the practice's own website · Jul 2026
✓ TX License #20958 — Active, no disciplinary actions. Verified Jul 17, 2026.

Services

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