MEMORIAL DENTISTS Extraordinary Dental Care Combining Today’s High-Tech Tools With High-Touch Practices

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MEMORIAL DENTISTS Extraordinary Dental Care Combining Today’s High-Tech Tools With High-Touch PracticesBY ANNA CHARLES PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE CECIL

When you visit Memorial Dentists, you can’t help but notice the bumblebee pins worn by Dr. Maryam Shariff, Dr. Khurram Siddiqui and their remarkable team. Drs. Shariff and Siddiqui explain that the pins signify their commitment to creating a patient dental experience that is second-to-none, a goal they set out to achieve after they acquired Memorial Dentists in 2012.

“We learned of the bumblebee’s extraordinary qualities during one of our regular team training sessions at the Scheduling Institute,” Dr. Shariff said. (The Scheduling Institute is the most experienced and

respected dental training company in the world.) “Bumblebees are not aerodynamically built for flying, and defy the law of nature by taking to flight. They fly because they think they can. The late Joan Rivers was

inspired by bumblebees. She even created a collection of bumblebee pins.

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The bumblebee’s unique ability inspires us, too. We don’t want to be good; we want to be extraordinary. Like the bumblebee, we don’t dwell on limitations, we just do it!”PREPARE TO BE WOWED

Memorial Dentists is all about providing dentistry of the highest quality. The office atmosphere is uplifting, and the well-trained staff rolls out the red carpet. Patients are greeted with cheerful smiles and a welcoming attitude. New patients receive a special gift, such as a coffee mug, and are given a personal tour of the office before attending to formalities.

“We do everything within our power to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable when they visit us,” Dr. Shariff said. “Their satisfaction is our top concern.”

Patients enjoy amenities from Memorial Dentists’ exclusive Comfort Menu which includes a beverage center, head and neck pillows, blankets, headphones, lip balm, and more. And even the most anxious new patients rest easy knowing that nitrous oxide and conscious sedation is available as appropriate. “INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY IS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR PATIENTS”

Memorial Dentists stays current on the most recent dental advancements. Integrating the right tools into the practice enables them to provide a more comfortable patient experience and more reliable, precise, and effective outcomes.

For example, the iTero digital chairside scanner eliminates uncomfortable, messy impressions for Invisalign. A CEREC system allows

them to provide same day crowns. No multiple office visits, no goopy impressions, no temporaries. The Galileo 3D imaging system creates high-definition, three-dimensional digital imaging of the oral and facial regions. CBCT (Cone-Beam Computed Tomography) scans take a fraction of the time of traditional CTs. Memorial Dentists use CBCT’s to place dental implants more precisely, pinpoint TMJ disorders, plan Invisalign treatment, and much more.CONVENIENT, COMPREHENSIVE

Services include cleanings and preventive care, custom-designed smile makeovers, full mouth restorations, dental implant placement and restoration, Invisalign, same day crowns, TMJ treatment, and more.

“We strive to do as much for our patients in-house as possible to limit the need for expensive referrals. This way we are able to provide comprehensive and affordable care to all our patients,” Dr. Siddiqui said.

When it comes to smile design, Memorial Dentists creates one-of-kind smiles that let your personality shine. Drs. Shariff and Siddiqui artfully blend aesthetics with comfort and form, to create beautiful, long-lasting smiles.“WELCOME TO OUR DENTAL FAMILY!”

Memorial Dentists is a vibrant, multicultural office with team members speaking numerous languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Korean, Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, Arabic, Urdu and Hindi. Call today to schedule an appointment. Most dental insurance plans are accepted. Financing is available for qualified patients.

Memorial DentistsMaryam Shariff, D.M.D.Khurram Siddiqui, D.M.D.Kara Kim, D.D.S.1201 Dairy Ashford, Suite 105Houston, Texas 77079281-558-8888MemorialDentists.com

MEET DR. MARYAM SHARIFF AND DR.KHURRAM SIDDIQUI

Drs. Shariff and Siddiqui both majored in biological sciences at Rutgers University, and earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2007.

Upon completing her residency at Virtua Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, Dr. Shariff joined a private practice. She has also completed extensive training in implant restoration and Invisalign orthodontics. Dr. Siddiqui went on to complete an Oral Maxillofacial Fellowship at Lincoln Hospital in Bronx, New York, and has continued his education with advanced studies in implant placement and restoration, obtaining a Fellowship in the esteemed International Congress of Oral Implantology. Additionally, he has extensive training in Invisalign orthodontics.

Drs. Siddiqui and Shariff, who are husband and wife, owned a successful private practice in Levittown, Pennsylvania before relocating to Houston in 2012. They enjoy spending time with their adorable sons and living an active, healthy lifestyle.

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