
Dr. Afreen A. Ansari
Doctor Of Dental Surgery (DDS)Compassionate Dentistry Rooted in Excellence
Dr. Afreen A. Ansari is a caring and detail-oriented dentist who takes pride in helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles. Known for her gentle approach and dedication to quality care, she strives to make every visit a comfortable and positive experience. Her philosophy is simple: treat each patient like family and deliver dental care that enhances both oral health and overall well-being.
Education and Training
- Advanced Oral Surgery Honors
- Periodontics Honors
- The Iola B. and James R. Ballinger, DDS Scholarship in General Dentistry
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society recognition for outstanding academic achievement
Following dental school, she continued her training at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, completing a rigorous residency that deepened her expertise in advanced dental procedures and comprehensive patient care.
Before dental school, Dr. Ansari earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston, where she was inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Professional Experience
Dr. Ansari brings a wealth of experience in general and family dentistry to her patients.
She currently practices at Alder Trails Dental in Cypress, TX, where she provides a full range of dental services—from preventive and restorative treatments to cosmetic procedures and oral surgery.
Previously, she served as a full-time general dentist at Brident Dental & Orthodontics in Houston, where she honed her skills in managing complex restorative cases and delivering patient-centered care.
Her clinical experience is complemented by her time as a resident at LSU Health Sciences Center and her early leadership role as a Registered Dental Assistant at Sugar Land Family Dentistry, where she first developed her passion for teamwork, leadership, and patient communication.
Research and Publications
- Texas Dental Journal – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Case of the Month: Hyperkeratosis
- Developmental Dynamics – Molecular Mechanisms of Midfacial Developmental Defects
Community Involvement
- Give Kids a Smile – Providing free preventive care and education to children
- Texas Mission of Mercy – Delivering essential dental treatment to underserved communities
- Special Olympics Dental Screenings – Offering oral health assessments and education for athletes with special needs
- Habitat for Humanity – Supporting housing and community-building projects in Houston
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity
- Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry (SPEA)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
