Dr. Sara Gomez is a board-eligible endodontist with 16 years of experience specializing in root canal therapy, retreatment, and microsurgery in Houston, Texas. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and completed advanced training at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. Dr. Gomez is certified in both oral and IV sedation, which helps patients feel comfortable during treatment. Because she has personally experienced root canal therapy, she deeply understands what her patients go through and is committed to providing friendly, compassionate care in a relaxed environment. She is currently accepting new patients and has been recognized for her published research on dental trauma and cell survival.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

University Of OklahomaUndergraduate School
Tufts School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 2009
Certificate in General Practice Residency from Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Tufts University in Boston
Tufts University School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 2009
Lsu Endodontic ResidencyResidency Hospital, 2012
Debakey General Practice ResidencyResidency Hospital, 2010
Certificate in Endodontics from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry

Board Certifications

Certified in oral sedation
Certified in IV sedation
Board eligible candidate of American Board of Endodontics

Credential: D.M.D

NPI registered: 02/22/2010

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Areas of Focus

EndodonticsRoot canal therapyRoot canal retreatmentRoot canal microsurgeryDental trauma

Awards & Recognition

Tufts Merit Scholarship
Dean's Honor Roll recognition for National Board Dental Examination performance
Award for published dental research involving trauma and dental cell survival (as endodontic resident)

Beyond the Office

Volunteered in many dental outreach programs

Humanitarian dental mission trip to an orphanage in Peru

Worked in the Emergency Dental Clinic at Tufts School of Dental Medicine

Her interest in dentistry began with an emergency dental visit where a dentist relieved her dental pain with root canal therapy

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working on craft projects

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