Summary

Anna Maria Salas, D.D.S., M.S.
Education
Completed Dental Degree at Venezuelan Central University in Caracas, Venezuela in December 1988.
Completed certificate in Orthodontics and a Master's of science at The university of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas in June 1996.
Practiced for 3 years in Caracas, Venezuela with an Orthodontist before coming to the United States. She came to Houston, Texas in January 1992 and successfully completed the Texas dental boards.
Professional Information
Have been practicing in Houston, Texas since August 1996. She has been in Private practice and teaching in the Orthodontic department at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, Texas.
West U orthodontics was open in July of 2006.
Currently serving as Clinical associate professor and Director of the preclinical Orthodontic program at the University of Texas Dental branch at Houston.
Is an INVISALIGN® CERTIFIED PROVIDER.
Specialties: orthodontics for children and adults.
Have been published in the following orthodontic journals: Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Texas dental journal and also been chair and committee members of several Master thesis.
Was awarded Dean's teaching excellence award at the University of Texas dental branch at Houston since 1999. In 2003 received the Schudy/Creekmore faculty research award by Southwestern society of Orthodontists.
My practice philosophy is to treat every patient with the state of the art technology to provide the most effective and efficient means to identify you and your family's orthodontic concerns. We look forward to exceeding your expectations by providing a outstanding service to you and your family. Our mission is to provide exceptional orthodontic care, superior client service and amazing results. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives by developing an individualized treatment plan based upon your specific orthodontic needs. Our commitment to excellence.
Memberships
Currently a member of the following orthodontic organizations: AAO, SWSO, ADA, GHDS and TAO.
Currently serving as board member of the Texas association of orthodontics.
Personal Information
Native of: Caracas, Venezuela
Have lived in: Houston, Texas since: 1992
Family members: My husband J. Alberto Lopez, M.D. and my daughter Estefania Lopez-Salas
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Quick Facts

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  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Anna Maria Salas has 2 locations

West U Orthodontics

3642 University Blvd Ste 102Houston, TX 77005
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

West U Orthodontics

3642 University Blvd Ste 1020Houston, TX 77005

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anna Maria Salas

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anna Maria Salas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anna Maria Salas has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Aligners
  • Braces
  • Cross Bite
  • Crowding
  • Open Bite
  • Orthodontics
  • Overbite
  • Space Maintainers
  • Underbite

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Dental Surgery, Texas, 2026, Expired

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