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Maria G. Liñan, DDS, is a dentist with more than 10 years of experience providing personalized dental care and quality service. She is fluent in English and Spanish and sees children, teens, and adults at Woodlands Elite Dental Partners in The Woodlands, Texas.

Dr. Liñan attended Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, for her undergraduate degree, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry (now part of the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center) in Dallas, Texas.

At Woodlands Elite Dental Partners, Dr. Liñan takes a holistic, gentle approach to oral health. She understands that dental procedures can be intimidating and helps her patients overcome their fears with patience and compassion.

Dr. Liñan specializes in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics. Her experience includes oral surgery, prosthodontics, and teeth whitening, and her goal is to deliver effective treatment for patients with tooth decay and other oral health issues.

Dr. Liñan is certified in comprehensive orthodontics by the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. She has also completed several advanced education courses, including the Pediatric Game Changer Course from the Institute for Pediatric Dentistry and the Harvard Law School Executive Negotiation and Leadership Program.

Arthur J. Johnson, DDS, is an experienced and passionate dentist at Woodland Elite Dental Partners in The Woodlands, Texas. He specializes in oral surgery and general dentistry and treats patients of all ages.

Dr. Johnson earned a dual Bachelor of Science in political science and environmental engineering from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, where he was a member of the Dean’s List. After graduating, he served in the United States Army for eight years and received the Army Commendation Medal twice for outstanding service and performance.

While in the military, Dr. Johnson worked as a platoon leader, company maintenance officer, fire support officer, and civil affairs officer. The Army took him across the world, including Germany, Korea, and Iraq. He also completed several international volunteer missions in Salvador, Brazil, and Matamoros, Mexico, before returning to the United States for dental school.

Dr. Johnson earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry (now the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center) in Dallas, Texas. While there, he was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Academy Dental Student Leadership Scholarship.

Since graduating, Dr. Johnson has gained experience working in private practice and has participated in advanced education courses, including the Pediatric Game Changer Course from the Institute for Pediatric Dentistry in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Harvard Law School Executive Negotiation and Leadership Program in Boston, and the Q-Implant Marathon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Dr. Johnson is proud to bring his experience working in cross-cultural environments, international relief agencies, and foreign embassies to his practice at Woodlands Elite Dental Partners. He takes a compassionate approach to dentistry and works with each patient to ensure they feel comfortable and well cared for, no matter their dental needs.

Dental patients throughout Houston can get all of their oral health needs met under one roof at Prestigious Smiles Family Dentistry. The clinic’s leading dental practitioner, Arezo Zarghouni, DDS, is known for helping patients in a gentle and compassionate environment.

Dr. Zarghouni developed her passion for dentistry during her high school years after taking an introductory dentistry course. After Dr. Zarghouni completed her undergraduate studies in psychology from the University of Houston, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.

As a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Texas Dental Association (TDA), as well as the Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS), Dr. Zarghouni has extensive training in all aspects of dentistry. Not only does she offer routine care and treatments, but Dr. Zarghouni also specializes in cosmetic dentistry, like veneers or Lumineers, and regularly takes continuing education courses.

Patients of Dr. Zarghouni commend her caring demeanor. Because Dr. Zarghouni has training in a wide range of dental services and treatments, including sedation dentistry and dental implants, she can care for patients of all ages. With over 16 years of experience under her belt, Dr. Zarghouni strives to offer quality dental care to families throughout the greater Houston area. She welcomes new and existing patients to the clinic.

Tammeka Nickleberry, DDS, is a general and cosmetic dentist at TLN Family Dental. Dr. Nickleberry is proud to serve the wonderful communities of Houston, Meyer Park, and Pearland, Texas. 

Dr. Nickleberry received her undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University before completing her doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in 2005. She spent the first four years of her career with a corporate dental practice, where she learned how to shape patients’ experiences. 

In 2009, Dr. Nickleberry started her first privately owned practice in the South Houston area, and then later expanded to a second location in Pearland in 2016. 

Dr. Nickleberry prides herself in creating compassionate patient experiences and building excellent patient-dentist relationships. Her mission is to help patients fall in love with their smiles and oral health care. To achieve patients’ smile goals, Dr. Nickleberry and her team wanted to create an amazing, carefree dental experience at TLN Family Dental. 

She has years of expertise in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics. Through strong patient education, she also seeks to help her patients achieve total awareness about how their oral health impacts their overall well-being. 

Dr. Nickleberry devotes a portion of her professional time as well to learn from other dentists. She holds active memberships in the Academy of Clear Aligners, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and a host of other study clubs. 

Dr. Nickleberry’s family is from the big city of Naples, Texas. However, she is a big city girl with small-town values. In her free time, she enjoys traveling back home to spend time with her family, reading anything she can get her hands on, running, and weight lifting. She also spends a big part of her personal time developing her leadership skills through coaching and leadership training. As a dentist, her goal is to lead with a servant’s heart.

Esther Oluwo, DDS, is a dedicated general and cosmetic dentist at TLN Family Dental in Houston and Pearland, Texas. 

Dr. Oluwo is a proud Houston native and lifelong resident. Her parents are immigrants from Nigeria who have called Houston home for almost 40 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology (with a minor in public health) from the University of Houston, and then went on to attend Texas A&M College Dentistry for her doctorate of dental surgery (DDS). 

During her education, she received many accolades and awards for her research in dental materials. She also was the first recipient of the Claude Williams Endowment Scholarship, and served on the national executive board of the Student National Dental Association. 

She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, International Association for Dental Research, and a variety of other local organizations.

Dr. Oluwo prides herself on staying on top of the latest advances, research, and technology in the field of dentistry. She is constantly learning better ways to serve her patients, whether it’s teaching preventive practices to her patients or making them feel calm and comfortable in the dental chair. Dr. Oluwo finds joy in treating every patient with respect and the highest standard of care.

In her free time, Dr. Oluwo enjoys giving back to her community by mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals or providing services in outreach missions. She is an avid Houston Rockets fan, self-proclaimed foodie, and loves to travel and surround herself with different cultures.

Although Dr. Oluwo loves spending time with her family, she also sees every patient as part of her family. She hopes to provide exceptional care to her community and continue to change lives — one smile at a time.

Corey J. Williams, DMD, is an aesthetic and implant dentist at TLN Family Dental in Pearland, Texas. 

Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Williams has always been passionate about science, innovation, and helping others. He earned dual degrees in chemistry and biology from Texas Southern University, where he was also a proud member of the world-renowned "Ocean of Soul" Marching Band, playing the snare drum.

During his undergraduate years, Dr. Williams interned at NASA for three consecutive summers, conducting groundbreaking biomedical research focused on detecting pathological conditions at the nanoscale level. This innovative work led to a prestigious three-month internship in Beijing, China, where his research was ultimately published in a high-impact biomedical science journal.

Driven by a desire to transform lives through dentistry, Dr. Williams pursued his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Furthering his expertise, he trained in Miami, Florida, at Implant Seminars under Dr. Arun Garg, specializing in surgical implant placement.

With a firm belief that a beautiful smile is essential to facial aesthetics and self-confidence, Dr.Williams is dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care. His focus on veneers, implants, and full-mouth rehabilitations allows him to create harmonious, natural-looking smiles that enhance his patients' overall well-being.

By combining scientific innovation, technical precision, and an unwavering commitment to patient experience, Dr. Williams is redefining the way people view dentistry—helping every patient achieve a confident, radiant smile.

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.

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.

Prerna Mathur, DDS, is a highly skilled general and cosmetic dentist serving the dental needs of patients from all over the Greater Houston, Texas, metropolitan area. At Trident Dental, located right in the heart of Houston, Dr. Mathur transforms smiles and delivers game-changing results.

Dr. Mathur has been practicing dentistry for over well over a decade. However, her roots in the local community extend beyond that, going back to her time at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston where she earned the Dean's Award for Academic Excellence.

As a practicing professional, she specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, offering services such as dental implants to replace missing teeth, orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign®, and even sleep apnea remedies. The combination of delivering results and compassionate care has endeared Dr. Mathur to patients over the years. She has formed many close personal relationships with patients who’ve graced the chair in her office.

Dr. Mathur is deeply passionate about providing comprehensive care and making patients young and old feel comfortable under her supervision. She treats each one of her patients just like a member of her own family.

Book your next appointment with Dr. Mathur at Trident Dental today by calling the office or using the online booking tool.