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As your Orthodontist, our team will treat you as if you are a member of our family in our facility. Together we will address all of your concerns and create a treatment plan to give you the beautiful smile that you deserve. Dr. Karkuri graduated with honors from Garyounis University College of Dentistry Libya and earned his Bachelor in Dental Surgery degree in 2006. After working for three years as a General Dental practitioner, he continued to pursue his dream of becoming a specialist in Orthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry and graduated with a specialty degree in 2015. Later that year, he became board certified in Orthodontics.He has 13 years of clinical practice experience in various settings, 10 of those years were dedicated to being a specialist in Orthodontics, which gives him the clinical experience to take care of complex Orthodontic cases with various techniques, including Invisalign, Traditional and Clear braces. With his knowledge, clinical skills, compassion, and the care of our staff–we will strive to give you the best dental experience.

Dr. Nedda Hifeda’s outstanding clinical skills and combined with unique dental research experience using the most advanced technology in Endodontics, led her to be increasingly recognized as a clinician and researcher.

Dr. Nedda Hifeda attended Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. She also decided to pursue her dream of becoming an Endodontist by completing a two-year Postgraduate Endodontic Specialty Residency. Dr. Hifeda’s priority is to provide the best quality care to all her guests in the most comfortable environment using her unique training in the field.

Outside of the office, Dr. Nedda Hifeda loves to spend time with her husband and four children. As a family, they enjoy baking, watching movies, and playing at the park.

Dr. Varun Kulkarni has served as a Faculty for Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Midwestern University. Currently a full-time private practitioner, Dr. Kulkarni combines his teaching abilities and clinical skills to deliver exceptional patient care. Additionally, Dr. Kulkarni has published over 50 articles in Immunology, Periodontology, Implant surgery, Oral Surgery, Esthetic, and Plastics surgery and has presented numerous lectures and surgical demonstrations. He has also lectured nationally and internationally on dental implants and periodontal procedures. He also serves on the Editorial Boards of many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kulkarni is the recipient of the Distinguished Nobel Biocare Fellowship and Straumann Implant Fellowship.

Dr. Michael Hojas graduated from the University of North Texas where he then attended dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry. He pursued dentistry to help and serve his community. His favorite part of being a dentist is being able to meet all different types of people. Outside of work, Dr. Hojas attends his home church and enjoys sports – mainly hockey and football. He has four lovely children.

Dr. Daniel J. Lee graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology from the University of California Berkeley. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine with Honors in Medically Complex Care. When he attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, he received the Theodor Blum Oral Surgery Award, which is presented annually to the member of the graduating class who demonstrates the greatest proficiency in the field of Oral Surgery.Dr. Lee completed his first surgical rotation with Dr. Larry Wolford in late 2020, where he gained experience with orthognathic surgery and treatment planning along with TMJ procedures including TMJ disc repositioning and TMJ reconstruction with custom prostheses. He completed another surgical rotation with Dr. Grand Gilliland and Oculoplastic Surgeon, where he gained experience in blepharoplasy, ptosis repair, and endoscopic browlift.Dr. Lee knew he wanted to live in Texas since he took his first bite of moist brisket. In his free time he loves trying out new restaurants and leather working. He most recently made a briefcase for himself and a tote for his girlfriend, Hailey, who is a general dentist practicing in Plano. He also loves going on daily hikes with his two furry companions, Peanut Butter (a cockapoo) and Kaya (English cream golden retriever). Did you know that Kaya is a type of Malaysian jelly? He is also proficient in Korean.

Dr. Praveen Parachuru received his Certificate in the specialty of Periodontics from the
University of Minnesota at Minneapolis. He pursued his PhD (Immunology of Periodontal
disease) from the University of Otago, New Zealand.

Dr. Parachuru offers exceptional service in surgical procedures like periodontal plastic surgery,
bone regeneration, dental implant placements, sinus grafting, minimally invasive soft tissue
regeneration using fibrin-rich platelets from blood drawn from the patients, along with treatment
of aggressive and chronic periodontal (gum) diseases. As certified personnel to administer oral
and IV sedation, he focuses on providing a calm and relaxing experience to the patients during
surgical procedures. Dr Parachuru is a tireless advocate for good periodontal health and more so
since it links with heart disease and its complications. Professionally he is dedicated to having
his patients maintain good oral care while also delivering excellent quality treatment to create the
healthy and esthetic smile they desire. Dr Parachuru has a warm and approachable demeanor and
can patiently explain every patient with the options and provide the best required treatment.
Saving teeth is his priority but if it just impossible he will always present the best, most modern
alternatives available for his patients in Dallas.

Dr. Parachuru has received multiple grants and scholarships throughout his career. He was a
three-time finalist to the prestigious ‘American Academy of Periodontology Foundation
Educator scholarship’ a national award from 2017-2019.

Dr. Parachuru is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

Dr Parachuru’s main research interest is in “Immunopathology of Periodontal disease” and has
been working on it for more than a decade. His work has been presented at various international
conferences and has authored many articles that were published in many prominent peer
reviewed scientific journals. He is also recipient of multiple research grants.

Dr Parachuru is born and raised in India and later moved to New Zealand in 2008 before
relocating to USA in 2017. He has practiced and taught periodontics in India, New Zealand and
United States. He is an avid fan of cricket specially team India and also “All Blacks” the rugby
team of New Zealand. During his free time, he loves to play badminton and watch Bollywood
movies. Someday he hopes to hike up to the base camp of Mount Everest. He loves hiking with
his wife and two daughters.