Get to know the Ideal Dental clinicians in your area.

Born and raised in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Dawson spent his youth trying to grow up as quickly as possible, eventually meeting my soulmate and now wife of 8 years. We worked as a team and excelled through 4 amazing years in college at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi with aspirations to become Dentists. We were privileged to be given the opportunity to attend dental school in Dallas, Texas at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry- where we again spent 4 amazing years working hard to become the best dentists we can be.

Every day I enjoy life’s ups and downs and appreciate all of the opportunities I have been fortunate enough to experience. I enjoy coming to work every day knowing I’ll be bringing beautiful smiles out in my community.

Dr. Dip Desai graduated from Birmingham University where he then transferred to New York University to complete dental school. Dr. Desai’s love for dentistry stemmed from the desire to help people by changing their smiles because that is the first thing others notice. The relationships that he builds with patients over the course of their orthodontic treatment is very important to him.

In Dr. Desai’s spare time, his hobbies are exercising, swimming, biking and cooking. His main goal is to spend time with his family and their dog, Hazel.

Dr. Jerry Chiu was born and raised in New Jersey, but is proud to call himself an Austinite. As a child, he dreaded going to the dentist, but the saving grace was the comfort and compassion he felt in the chair by his dental professional. Years later, as a practicing oral surgeon, Dr. Chiu continues to emphasize the importance of providing compassionate care, yet maintaining professionalism and delivering safe and outstanding surgical expertise. Dr. Chiu obtained his doctor of dental surgery degree at Columbia University, where he was involved in international mission trips to Cambodia. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the competitive Medstar Washington Hospital Center, serving as chief resident in the final year. His training also included working at esteemed affiliated hospitals, such as the John Hopkins Hospital, DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Children’s National Hospital, and the National Institute of Health.

Dr. Chiu practices the full scope of oral surgery with special emphasis on outpatient sedation and anesthesia, dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, oral pathology, and soft and hard tissue reconstruction.

Outside of work, Dr. Chiu is an avid tennis player, scuba diver, foodie, and cyclist. You can find him cruising along Lady Bird Lake or eating his way through Austin in his spare time. He is also the proud father of a French bulldog named Cooper. Dr. Chiu enjoys traveling internationally and has backpacked in over 18 countries with even more trips in mind.

Dr. Jennifer Ngo grew up in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. Later on, she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. Ngo believes in quality dental care and provides a welcoming and comfortable environment to help each patient feel at ease. She is passionate about the overall well-being  and oral health of her patients to improve their smile and confidence.  

During her spare time, Dr. Ngo enjoys traveling with friends and family and trying new restaurants. Her favorite activities include hiking, baking, and cheering on Texas Longhorns (Hook ‘Em).

Dr. Mejia entered the dental field because of her passion to provide dental treatment to those who need it the most. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is aesthetic dentistry. Outside of the office, Dr. Mejia enjoys going on hikes, working in her garden and finding new places to eat.