Tina Shah, DDS
Dr. Shah’s professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society. She enjoys attending conferences and continuing education courses so she can continue to learn and apply the latest innovations in her dental procedures.
Samer S. DAR, DDS, MD
Dr. Abdullah Paracha, DMD
Dr. Paracha received his first dental degree from Pakistan in 2003. He practiced dentistry in Pakistan and then in the Middle East before moving to America. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with honors and received his DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). He also received the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award.
Dr. Paracha loves to teach and has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry. He also taught at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, during his DMD program.
Dr. Paracha has special interests in Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant prostheses, Root Canal Treatments, and Invisible aligners.
He believes in establishing long term patient-doctor relationships and providing the highest standards of care while being compassionate and patient focused.
In his leisure time he likes to travel with his wife and two children and loves the outdoors. He enjoys long walks, bike rides, and hikes.
Dr. Marina Siddiqi, DDS
Dr. Siddiqi earned her first dental degree from Baqai Dental College in Karachi, Pakistan in 2003; where she also met her husband Dr. Paracha. After practicing for 3 years in Pakistan she moved to Seattle to pursue further education. She completed two graduate degrees; an MS in Oral Biology and MSD/Residency in Oral Medicine from the University of Washington in 2011.
With her advanced education, she pursued a fulfilling career as Dental School Faculty in Saudi Arabia at Princess Nora bint Abdelrahman University – the worlds largest all female university. She was part of the pioneering faculty team at their dental school where she helped establish part of the curriculum and Clinical protocols.
In 2015 they moved back to the USA. While she was Assistant Professor at Detroit Mercy Dental School, she also earned her DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from there in 2018. In 2019 she transitioned into full time private practice. In 2022 they decided to move to Texas and make Cypress their long term home.
Dr. Siddiqi continues to carry her love for education into her private practice where she believes in educating her patients about their oral health and treatment. She feels it is vital that patients understand “why” a particular treatment is needed and not simply because ‘the doctor said so’. She treats both adults and children.
While she performs all aspects of General Dentistry, she has special interest in Fixed prosthesis such as Crowns and Bridges, Root Canal Treatments and Clear Aligners. Her background in Oral Medicine also makes her very knowledgeable in TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, Oral Soft Tissue Lesions and Sleep Apnea. She loves to give back to the community and continues to provide care at a Community Dental Clinic regularly.
In her spare time she loves spending time with her husband and 2 children. They enjoy the beach, traveling, and the outdoors together. She also tried to never miss the kids softball and soccer games.
Mengxia Chen, DDS (Pedatric Dentist)
Murtaza Hussain, (DDS – General Dentist)
Howdy! Dr. Hussain hails from the bustling streets of New York but made his way to Texas at the age of 9. After earning his degree in Engineering from Texas A&M (go Aggies 👍), he journeyed to San Antonio to conquer dental school at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned his DDS. While he’s known for his frequent laughter, he takes patient care and satisfaction very seriously.
Dr. Hussain is “happily” married. With a close-knit family of 8 siblings, he knows the value of strong connections. He looks forward most to providing quality dental care at an affordable price. In his free time, Dr. Hussain enjoys spending time with his loved ones, traveling, hiking, engaging in lively debates, and keeping up with the latest on Twitter.
Dr. Mussadiq Iftikhar (DDS, MS – Periodontist and Implant Specialist)
School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Iftikhar is passionate about the patient-first approach that has been adopted at Smile4Ever Family Dentistry. His continued passion for offering periodontal and dental implant treatment options allows Dr. Iftikhar to create picture perfect smiles for patients of all ages.
Dental Residency and holds a Master’s degree (MS) in Oral Sciences, giving him an intimate knowledge of oral health conditions, prevention and treatment.
Medicine in 2010 and went on to complete an additional year of advanced training in General Practice Residency (GPR) at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT. He moved to Texas in 2014 with his young family and fell in love with the southern hospitality and diversity in Houston area. Teaming up with Dr Iftikhar and Dr Khan, Dr Akram will be able to provide advanced multi-disciplinary care to you and your family in the newly built, state of the art facility. He has deep passion for helping his patients achieve long lasting dental health and smile and will strive hard to find the best possible solution for your dental problem.