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Periodontist | Implant Specialist | Educator | Researcher

Dr. Rodrigo Neiva is nationally and internationally recognized in periodontics and implant dentistry. He created surgical techniques such as LASSO GBR and helped develop regenerative materials, dental implants, and instruments that are used worldwide to better treat patients. He has authored and co-authored more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters, and has lectured and trained dentists in advanced surgical techniques in more than 50 countries and 48 states.

Dr. Neiva earned a Certificate and a Master’s degree in Periodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He has held faculty appointments at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, the University of Florida College of Dentistry, the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Consistently recognized for his commitment to excellence in academic dentistry, he has received numerous teaching awards throughout his career.

Dr. Neiva’s board certifications and professional affiliations include:

• Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology — former Director and current examiner
• Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
• Fellow, American College of Dentists
• Member, American Academy of Periodontology
• Member, Texas Dental Association
• Examiner, Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS)

About Dr. Bloom

Kerry M. Bloom, DDS, is committed to solving everyday dental problems in Houston, Texas. In practice for over 40 years, he fosters a caring, pleasant, and safe dental environment, with high-quality, digital dental equipment.

Treating patients of all ages, Dr. Bloom offers his patients comprehensive preventive and diagnostic care, including Invisalign® treatments, durable dental implants and CEREC crowns, and expert cosmetic services.

Dr. Blooms uses high-quality equipment, including digital cone beam computer tomography, intraoral, digital, and development-free instant radiographs with 90% less radiation exposure, and panoramic digital films, to achieve the best results for his patients.

With a practice housed inside Houston’s Methodist Hospital, Dr. Bloom welcomes patients of all nationalities, traveling from anywhere in the world, and has a multilingual team to accommodate these patients.

Dr. Bloom received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1972 and graduated first in his class from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1976.

He’s a member of the Houston District Dental Society, the Texas and American Dental Associations, as well as Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Association of Computerized Dentistry, and more.

Dr. Bloom is the acting Chairman of the Board of the Houston Community College Dental Assisting Program. He has been an Adjunct Faculty Member at HCC since 1983.

Meet Dr. Gowan

A native Houstonian, Dr. Chris Gowan pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin and Houston Baptist University. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1994. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society. He is also an active member of the Houston Spear Study Club. Dr. Gowan believes that “perfection is our goal; excellence is our standard.”

As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing and snow skiing in his spare time. He and his wife, Whitney, have a son attending Texas A&M and another son, an A&M graduate, who is pursuing a career in finance.

Bluebonnet Dental Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry offers comprehensive dentistry services to people 12 and older in Houston, Texas. Fatan Kasbidi, DDS, provides exceptional dental care, taking the time and energy to foster personal connections. As a result, patients experience better oral health and beautiful smiles. 

The comfortable office space features cutting-edge technology, allowing for personalized and intimate family care. Laser dentistry ensures minimally invasive and effective treatments, including cavity removal, soft tissue surgeries, and gum disease therapies. 

People visit the practice for routine dental exams and specialized procedures, like the restoration of dental implants. Bluebonnet Dental Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry also provides cosmetic dentistry services, including ZOOM® whitening, inlays and onlays, and porcelain dental crowns. Combine several cosmetic procedures for a complete smile makeover that transforms your look and harmonizes with your natural features.

People in need of a thorough and compassionate dental practice should call Bluebonnet Dental Advanced Cosmetic and Family Dentistry today or use this website to book an appointment.

Dr. Edwin Coligado is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio, considered the top-ranked Dental School by U.S. News & World Report at the time. Dr. Coligado received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Dallas, which included a core curriculum of liberal arts studies and studies overseas in Rome, Italy. He has been in practice in the Kingwood/Humble/Atascocita area for over 29 years.

• American Dental Association
• Texas Dental Association
• Greater Houston Dental Society
• Northeast Houston Seattle Study Club
• Spear Dental Study Club
• CEREC Doctors Mentor group in Scottsdale, Arizona
• International Dental Implant Association Fellowship and Mastership
• International Academy of Facial Aesthetics

Dr. Coligado is constantly getting continuing education in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Scottsdale, Miami, Chicago, the Dominican Republic, and Las Vegas.

Dr. Coligado was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in the Texas Panhandle town, Borger, where his father, Eduardo, had a private medical practice specializing in gastroenterology for over 30 years. His mother, Ely, was an R.N. and the office manager for his father's practice. His parents, originally from the Phillippines, retired in Kingwood.

His siblings are Eric, David, and Emy.

His hobbies include watching football, baseball, and playing tennis. He loves the competition and camaraderie of USTA tennis.

Dr. Coligado is married to his beautiful wife, Maria. They now have 4 wonderful children, Hector, Nathalia, and twins, Joseph & Isabella.

Dr. Coligado invites you to come by and meet him and his fantastic dental team to make sure you get the quality dental services you deserve.

Dr. Ghattas was born and raised in Houston, and dentistry fascinated him from a very early age.  After graduating from Langham Creek High School, he attended Texas A&M University and received a degree in biomedical science with a minor in business administration. 

He then completed dental school at The University of Texas at San Antonio and began his career as a dentist in Kentucky, where he practiced for about one year before realizing there were other more advanced procedures he wished to study and provide patients. With that, he decided to take the final step of his formal training at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, receiving a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry.  

Dr. Ghattas still loves to learn and continues to keep up with all the latest information, research, and technology that is available. He dedicates himself to participating in seminars across the country for his own joy and to provide the best care for his patients. He holds memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association, Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and Houston Dental Society.

Besides just learning, Dr. Ghattas loves to teach. One of his favorite parts about being a dentist is the opportunity to take the time to explain things to full clarity for patients. “Being able to tap into my inner teacher and the love of providing quality clinical care is what makes working as a dentist so rewarding for me.” In his free time Dr. Ghattas loves to play basketball, autocross, and travel with his beautiful wife Kristen and two boys, Joshua and Benjamin.