About Our Practice

Mi Smile Family Dental — Founded 2017 in Houston, TX

Written & reviewed by Dr. Soujanya Maddipati, DDS, MPH  ·  DDS — University of Colorado Denver (2013)  ·  MPH — University of Oklahoma  ·  Licensed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners  ·  Medicaid Provider  ·  Last reviewed 2026
General information only — not a substitute for professional dental advice. Call 832-779-5522 for a personal evaluation. Content reviewed against ADA guidelines and CDC oral health data.
This page describes the credentials and background of Dr. Soujanya Maddipati, DDS, MPH, founder of Mi Smile Family Dental. Information last reviewed 2026.

Meet Dr. Soujanya Maddipati, DDS, MPH — Founder of Mi Smile Family Dental

Dr. Soujanya Maddipati brings a rare combination of clinical dental training and advanced public health expertise to her practice in the Greenspoint community of Houston, TX. She founded Mi Smile Family Dental in 2024 with one mission: to make high-quality dental care accessible to every family in North Houston, regardless of income or insurance status.

Clinical Training

DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Colorado Denver
School of Dental Medicine
January 2012 – December 2013

Public Health

MPH — Master of Public Health
University of Oklahoma
August 2007 – December 2009

Memberships & Practice

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Texas-licensed dental practice
Practicing in Houston TX since 2024 (acquired by Dr. Maddipati, November 2024)
70+ five-star Google reviews

DDS — U of Colorado Denver 2013 MPH — University of Oklahoma Licensed, Texas DDS Bilingual EN/ES Medicaid Provider Family & Pediatric Dentistry

Why the MPH Matters for Patients

A Master of Public Health is highly unusual for a dentist — and it directly benefits every patient who walks through our doors. Dr. Maddipati's MPH from the University of Oklahoma means she understands not just how to treat teeth, but how systemic barriers — language, income, insurance complexity, community trust — prevent families from accessing care in the first place. She built Mi Smile Family Dental as the solution: a practice that actively removes those barriers.

"I became a dentist because I believe oral health is a gateway to overall health — and a right, not a privilege. My public health training taught me to think beyond the operatory: to see why patients delay care, what makes treatment inaccessible, and how a single dental practice can change those outcomes for an entire neighborhood."

— Dr. Soujanya Maddipati, DDS, MPH

Inclusive and Affordable Dental Care

Mi Smile Family Dental accepts Texas Medicaid (CHIP and STAR), Medicare Advantage dental plans, and most major PPO insurance — excluding DMO and DHMO plans. For uninsured patients, we offer CareCredit (6–24 month no-interest promotional plans) and Sunbit (6–72 months, 87% approval rate, no hard credit check) financing to ensure cost is never a barrier to care.

Comprehensive Dental Services

From preventive cleanings and children's first dental visits to crowns, root canals, dentures, and cosmetic smile transformations — Mi Smile Family Dental provides the full spectrum of dental care for families of all ages. Dr. Maddipati personally sees every patient, building lasting relationships with the families she serves.

Our Community

Mi Smile Family Dental is proud to serve Greenspoint, Aldine, Inwood Forest, Acres Homes, and all of North Houston. Our staff is bilingual (English and Spanish), a proud neighbor to Bussey Elementary, Aldine High School, Lone Star College Greenspoint, and the Buckner Family Hope Center. Se habla español — our entire team communicates fluently in both languages.

About page last reviewed 2026 by Dr. Soujanya Maddipati, DDS, MPH.

What to Look For in Any Dental Practice

Get a cost estimate before treatment begins. Dental chains in North Houston have been cited in patient reviews for quoting deep cleanings at prices significantly above the Houston area average of $600–$800. At Mi Smile Family Dental, we contact your insurance before your appointment and give you a written estimate before any work starts.
Know who is treating you. Multi-provider group practices rotate dentists between locations. Some patients report never seeing the same provider twice. At Mi Smile Family Dental, Dr. Soujanya Maddipati personally examines every patient at every visit. No rotating associates.
Confirm your full treatment can be completed. Patients at high-volume practices have reported being told mid-appointment there was "no time" to complete recommended fillings. We do not book more than we can deliver. If you need fillings, we schedule enough time to do them.
Independent vs. franchise. Mi Smile Family Dental is physician-owned and independent — not a franchise or dental chain. Dr. Maddipati owns and operates this practice. Your care is not driven by corporate production quotas.

Patient experience observations based on publicly available Google reviews for dental chains in the North Houston area, accessed March 2026. Individual experiences vary.

Meet Dr. Maddipati in Person

New patients welcome. Saturday appointments available. Se habla español.

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