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About Us

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.

Testimonials

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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Intraoral Camera

    Slightly bigger than a pen, an intraoral camera is an innovative tool that can take up-close pictures of teeth, gums, and other hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Intraoral cameras can help dentists detect dental issues like tooth decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancers. Benefits of using an intraoral ...

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  • Anesthesia Wand

    The single-tooth anesthesia wand provides increased comfort and decreased anxiety when it comes to dental procedures requiring anesthetization. The wand looks like a small pen with an extremely small needle at the tip. The anesthesia wand works by numbing the individual tooth your dentist needs to work ...

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  • Cone Beam CT Imaging

    Cone beam CT imaging provides dentists with a three-dimensional view of mouth, jaw, teeth, and nasal cavity. These images contain invaluable clinical information and help reduce the need for invasive procedures, shorten treatment time, and make treatment plans more effective and efficient. With 3D scans, ...

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  • Air Abrasion

    Air abrasion is a drill-less technique that involves an instrument used to blast away small areas of early onset tooth decay, as well as help dentists perform other dental procedures. It is recommended for children or other patients who are fearful of traditional drilling. Air abrasion can only be used ...

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

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