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Dr. Malije Onwueme

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1023319571

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Contact Information

Address

7324 GRAND MISSION BLVD STE 100
Richmond, TX 77407

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Insurance Accepted

Most insurance plans

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(1 review)
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About This Provider

Dr. Malije (Mali) Onwueme is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 16 years of experience caring for children of all ages in Richmond, TX. She earned her dental degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, where she received a special award for her work bringing dental care to communities in Kenya and South Africa. Dr. Mali specializes in treating infants, children, and teens—including those with special needs—and uses calming sedation techniques to make dental visits comfortable and stress-free. She's passionate about educating families and working with each child individually to reach their dental health goals. Dr. Mali is accepting new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • General Practice Residency: St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
  • Dental School: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (DDS, with distinction award for community outreach in Public Health Dentistry)
  • Pediatric Dentistry Specialization: New York University Langone Lutheran Medical Center
  • Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Board Certifications

  • Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

NPI registered: 11/14/2010

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryInfant and child careTeen dentistrySpecial needs patientsTraumatic dental injuriesSedation dentistryGeneral anesthesiaPreventive careRestorative dentistryOral hygieneSealantsSilver diamine fluorideBondingTooth-colored fillingsCrownsExtractionsRoot canalsEmergency care

Technology & Equipment

  • Paperless office
  • Online appointment booking
  • iPads and TVs for patient entertainment

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Awards & Recognition

  • Distinction award from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor for community outreach initiatives in Public Health Dentistry in Kenya and South Africa

Beyond the Office

Volunteers with Mission of Mercy

Volunteers with Kids Meals, Inc.

Dental outreach initiatives nationally and internationally

Maintains staff privileges at several local hospitals

Known by patients as Dr. Mali

Resides locally with her husband and two toddlers

Enjoys traveling

Enjoys watching soccer

Loves eating activities

Enjoys hearing 'Knock Knock' jokes

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