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Dr. John M. Kidwell and Dr. Derek M. Albus provide quality general dentistry, preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry performed with precision and care. For over 50 years, Dallas-area residents have relied on our Preston Center dental office for beautiful smiles and outstanding service. Our skilled dentists and friendly, knowledgeable staff deliver comprehensive care for total oral health.

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Meet Our Dentists

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  • Dr.
    John Kidwell, DDS

    Dentistry has always been a family affair for the Kidwell family. His father started our dental practice over fifty years ago and Dr. Kidwell decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.

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  • Dr.
    Derek M. Albus, DDS

    Dr. Albus was raised in Katy, Texas (a west suburb of Houston) and graduated from Taylor High School in 1990. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Texas State University, he graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1998.

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  • Dr. Brett Williams, DDS

    Dr. Williams was raised in North Dallas and graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School.  After attending the University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Williams received a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology.  He then attended Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where he met his fiancee.

    Outside of the dental office Dr. Williams enjoys playing soccer, golf, fishing, exercise, and traveling to the mountains to escape the Texas heat.

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What Our Patients Say About Us

  • "I’ve been a patient of this practice since 1958 and have always been happy here."
    Julia
  • "Dr. Kidwell, Dr. Albus, Kelly, the front desk staff, and the rest of the staff are the BEST around! The office is very professional yet warm with a family feel. I know that I am getting the best dental care and my teeth look and feel great when I leave. Dr. Kidwell has been our family dentist for generations."
    Kimberly
  • "Love Kelly and Dr. Kidwell ! Wouldn’t go anywhere else! I’ve been going to them for 40 years!"
    Teresa

Featured Articles

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  • Dental Implants

    If you have recently dealt with an injury or disease that affected your oral health, there are options available to recover the smile you once had. You may even be able to achieve a better smile than the one you had. Dental implants make it possible to renew your smile if you have lost some teeth. There ...

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  • Tooth Decay Prevention

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay begins with the Streptococcus mutans bacteria. These bacteria join with food particles and fluids in the mouth to create plaque, a constantly forming biofilm which sticks to the surface of tooth enamel. The bacteria in plaque convert the sugars in our foods into lactic ...

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  • Root Canal Treatment

    Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer ...

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  • Fillings

    The bacteria in plaque produce acids that erode tooth enamel, eventually creating a hole, or cavity, in the tooth surface. Left untreated, this decay can spread to the interior of the tooth, and might lead to the need for a crown, a root canal, or even extraction. When caught early, your dentist can ...

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  • Veneers

    A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance of teeth with chips, cracks, and stains, can close small gaps between the teeth, and can reshape misshapen or slightly misaligned teeth. Veneers are a popular ...

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  • Educational Videos

    Take a few minutes to watch our educational videos and learn more about different dental treatments and procedures. Video topics include general & cosmetic dentistry, Implants, oral health and hygiene, orthodontics and preventative dentistry. ...

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  • Laser Decay Diagnostics

    Using lasers, dentists can detect tooth decay that is not yet visible and would otherwise be undiagnosed using traditional methods. Laser cavity detection is based on the fact that healthy tooth structure reflects light, or “fluoresces,” differently than does decayed tooth structure. Teeth with decay ...

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  • Laser Dentistry

    Lasers direct a controlled force of energy that can remove or alter bone and tissue. By applying varying wavelengths of energy, dental lasers are used to detect and treat a myriad of oral health issues, including detecting oral cancer and treating small cavities. There are two different types of dental ...

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  • Same-Day Crowns

    A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped” so that it can look good and function properly again. A crown is a durable covering that is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth from the gum line up. Getting a crown used to mean multiple ...

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  • Digital X-Rays

    X-rays are one of the most important parts of a dental exam, and can help medical professionals detect problems long before they are visible to the naked eye, including early tooth decay, gum disease, abscesses, and abnormal growths. Benefits of Digital X-rays Easy to obtain Digital X-rays are obtained ...

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Monday:

7:00 am-4:00 pm

Tuesday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Wednesday:

7:00 am-4:00 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am-3:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed