Our Practice

Dentist Lakewood Forest

At Lakewood Smiles, we are your trusted destination for top-tier dental care in Houston, Texas. Our practice is dedicated to delivering exceptional oral health services tailored to your unique needs. With a commitment to excellence, our experienced team of dental professionals utilizes cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices to ensure your utmost comfort and satisfaction.

Our mission is to prioritize your oral health, providing a wide range of services from preventive care and general dentistry to specialized treatments like Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. We believe in fostering a welcoming and patient-centered environment, where your well-being is our foremost concern.

As an Invisalign Diamond Plus provider in Houston, our practice is part of the Top 1% of providers. We have extensive expertise in providing Invisalign orthodontic treatment.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Ben Rafail, DDS

Teeth! They are very much in style. They must be very much worthwhile!”- Dr. Seuss

My Mission

“To serve my community and to provide a comfortable experience for nervous patients so they can relax and rest assured that they are in good, genuine, and caring hands.”

Education

Advanced Education in General Dentistry
NYU Langone Health – Findlay, OH
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Howard University College of Dentistry – Washington, DC
Master of Biomedical Science
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Newark, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX

Continuing Education

Dr. Rafail is an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider in Houston, TX.

Life & Hobbies

Born and raised in Houston, TX. Dr. Rafail enjoys spending quality time with his gorgeous wife, daughter Sophia, along with family and friends. He is also a big advocate of his Aggies, Rockets and Texans. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and serving in his local community church.

Meet Our Team

Stephanie Nguyen, RDH

My Mission

“To promote and achieve optimum oral health through patient education and preventative practices. I aim to create a comfortable environment where my patients can feel informed, valued, and supported.”

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Texas Woman’s University – Denton, TX

Life & Hobbies

Stephanie is passionate about building strong patient relationships and helping people feel confident about their smiles. She enjoys traveling, hiking, and staying active. After work, you can often find her playing pickleball, sewing, or watching romantic comedies. She shares her home with two beloved fur babies, Khal and Astro, and is fluent in English and Vietnamese.

Jada Hoang, RDH

My Mission

“To help patients learn about the importance of good oral health by providing preventative care and patient education in a friendly and comforting environment.”

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Texas Woman’s University – Denton, TX
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
Lamar Institute of Technology – Beaumont, TX

Life & Hobbies

To Jada, life is always an adventure. She loves traveling to new countries and learning about different cultures. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and caring for her two dogs.