Special Events, Prizes and Parties

We want each kiddo to look forward to his or her visit with us. We want them to remember the fun, not the dental work! So we create many unforgettable memories from amazing prizes for doing great in our office, through incentive programs for good brushing or quitting a habit like thumb sucking, to ongoing or special contests and our famous movie theater-hosted Patients Appreciation Party!

Halloween Candy Buy Back

We are having our Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program at starting Monday, November 4th!

Have your kids bring their leftover Halloween candy to our office and trade it in for $1.00 per pound (up to $5.00). 

The last day to collect candy will be Friday, November 15th!

We will donate the candy along with toothbrushes to our troops overseas through Troopathon!

Our Patient Appreciation Party was so muchfun!

Did you attend our first ever Trunk or Treat?! We hope you had a blast!! We loved the photo booth, DJ and all the yummy treats!

If you couldn’t make it, then stay tuned for our party next Fall!

Thank you to Mathnasium, Bach to Rock and Idea Lab Kids for setting up fun activity booths!

Annual Doctor & Referral Appreciation Party!

Every year we invite all our wonderful referring partners to an afternoon of fun, food, door prizes, and most of all camaraderie, as we celebrate the relationships we’ve built over the years. We had a GREAT time seeing the awesome doctors we work with as well as their teams!

Thank you all for coming and thank you for working with us and our amazing patients year after year.

2023 SFK Team Christmas Party!

What a magical holiday season!! The Smiles for Kids team had a great time together exchanging gifts, eating a delicious dinner and celebrating a wonderful year! Thank you Dr. Lindhorst! Cheers to 2023!

Halloween Candy Buy Back

We are having our Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program at Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry starting November 1st!

Have your kids bring their leftover Halloween candy to our office and trade it in for $1.00 per pound (up to $5.00). 

The last day to collect candy will be November 9th!

We will donate the candy along with toothbrushes to our troops overseas through Move America Forward!

We had a great time at our annual Patient Appreciation Party!

We had the best time and we hope you did too! We already can’t wait until next year! Watch the slideshow to see all of the cool activities and games we had before watching Trolls: World Tour!

THANK YOU to these awesome companies for coming out and partying with us:

Idea Lab Kids - @idealabkids.springbranch

Playfully Engaged - @playfullyengaged

Bach to Rock - @bachtorockmusic

Please join us for our annual Patient Appreciation Party!

We are SO excited to invite you to our 15th Annual Smiles For Kids Annual Patient Appreciation Party!! PLEASE join us on Sunday, September 24th at 3pm. There will be games, prizes, balloon artists, pizza and popcorn buffet and a showing of Trolls: World Tour!!

Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to drkasia@smiles-for-kids.com.

- The Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry team

Annual Doctor & Referral Appreciation Party!

Every year we invite all our wonderful referring partners to an afternoon of fun, food, door prizes, and most of all camaraderie, as we celebrate the relationships we’ve built over the years. We had a GREAT time seeing the awesome doctors we work with as well as their teams!

Thank you all for coming and thank you for working with us and our amazing patients year after year.

Special promotion for all new patients that schedule in February!

We have a very special promotion running through the month of February to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month!

All new patients that are scheduled this month will receive a surprise at the end of their visit!!

Schedule today at (713) 461-1509!

Check out our new team photos!

We had so much fun taking our team photos this year at Donovan Park!

These are all of the smiling faces you will meet at your next dentist appointment! Stop by and check out our photos on display in the office!!

2022 Smiles for Kids Team Christmas Party!

What a joyous holiday sesason!! The Smiles for Kids team had a blast singing karaoke, having dinner and sharing gifts with each other at our yearly holiday party at the fun Heights restaurant, Be More Pacific! It was a great time! We love our team!

Halloween Candy Buy Back

We are having our Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program at Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry starting November 1st!

Have your kids bring their leftover Halloween candy to our office and trade it in for $1.00 per pound (up to $5.00). 

The last day to collect candy will be November 11th!

We will donate the candy along with toothbrushes to our troops overseas through Move America Forward!

Our Annual Patient Appreciation Party was a blast!

We already can’t wait until next year! Watch the slideshow to see all of the cool activities and games we had before watching the movie Sing2!

THANK YOU to these awesome companies for coming out and partying with us:

Idea Lab Kids - @idealabkids.springbranch

iKidsInc - @ikidsinc

School of Rock Memorial - @schoolofrockmemorial

Please join us for our annual Patient Appreciation Party!

We are SO excited for our Smiles For Kids Annual Patient Appreciation Party!! This year we’re bringing it back to the movie theater!!!

When: Sunday, September 18th at 3pm

Where: Studio Movie Grill City Centre!

Please RSVP since space is limited! Hope to see you there!

Annual Doctor & Referral Appreciation Party!

Every year we invite all our wonderful referring partners to an afternoon of fun, food, door prizes, and most of all camaraderie, as we celebrate the relationships we’ve built over the years. This was our first year back since the start of COVID-19 that cancelled our party in 2020! We celebrated all our referring doctors and friends at Guadalajara Mexican restaurant. We had a GREAT time seeing the awesome doctors we work with as well as their teams! Thank you guys for coming and thank you for working with us and our amazing patients year after year.

2021 Smiles for Kids Team Christmas Party!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Last Friday, the Smiles for Kids team sat down and celebrated the season and each other with our yearly holiday party at the lovely restaurant, Brio Italian Grille! It was so wonderful to eat together, be merry and thankful this holiday season with the best pediatric dental team around!

Check out our new team photos!

We had so much fun taking our team photos this year throughout the office and at Hedwig Village Park!

Enjoy some of our sneak peaks. We can’t wait to display them in the office!!

Halloween Candy Buy Back!

We are having our Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program at Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry starting November 1st! Have your kids bring their left over Halloween candy to our office and trade it in for $1.00 per pound (up to $5.00). 

The last day to collect candy is November 11th!

We will donate the candy along with toothbrushes to our troops overseas through Operation Gratitude!

October Employee of the Month!

Wow! October was a FUN month!! We voted our new Employee of the Month! Drum roll please……

Congratulations to Beverly!

She is one of our awesome dental assistants. We’re so lucky to have you on our Smiles for Kids team!

September Employee of the Month!

Happy Fall everyone! The votes are in and we have our new Employee of the Month! He is one of our awesome dental assistants…

Congratulations to Roger!

Our team said, “He is a team player, and always helps when needed!”

Congratulations!! We are so lucky to have you on our SFK team!

July Employee of the Month!

We’re having a fabulous summer at Smiles for Kids!! We are so thankful for our hardworking team. This month’s shining star and Employee of the Month is…

Anitra!

She is our awesome office manager, and we love her! Congratulations!

Baby Shower for Dr. Theriot!

Dr. Theriot is expecting a baby girl this Fall! After work, we threw her a baby shower with the entire Smiles for Kids Family!!

Please help us to congratulate Dr. Theriot on her beautiful blessing!

We love you & can't wait to meet her!

Happy Administrative Professional's Day!

These amazing ladies do it all!! They are the smiling faces you see when check in, check out and get all the work done behind the scenes too.

Stefanie, Anitra and Sara

We are so thankful for you and everything that you do for Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry!!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

The American Dental Association held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance became a weeklong event in 1955. And in 1981, the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.

“Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. By participating in the annual celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month, members of the dental team, parents, teachers and others can help keep children’s smiles beautiful now and for years to come.”

This year’s campaign slogan, is “Water, Nature’s Drink!”

Check out these important facts:

1. Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease.

2. 3 out of 5 children are affected by tooth decay.

3. It is 5 times more common than asthma.

4. 51 million school hours are missed due to oral disease.

5. It is recommended to see the pediatric dentist by your child’s first birthday!

6. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day for 2 minutes. Then floss to clean in between the teeth. Parents should help with brushing until they can clearly write their own name.

7. Fluoride helps to make enamel stronger and protects teeth against cavities by fighting acid & erosion.

8. Avoid sticky snacks like gummies and crackers because those will linger on the teeth longer. Instead, try yogurt, cheese, fruits and veggies!

9. Water is the best drink for your teeth AND your body!

Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back

It's almost that time of the year to go Trick-or-Treating!! 

We are having our Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program! Have your kids bring their left over Halloween candy to our office and trade it in for $1.00 per pound (up to $5.00). We will donate the candy along with toothbrushes to our troops overseas through Operation Gratitude!

You have until November 13th to bring in your candy!

September Employee of Month!

October is National Dental Hygiene Month

Dental decay is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting 50 percent of children by middle childhood and nearly 70 percent by late adolescence. Luckily, early childhood caries can be easily prevented by instilling a proper oral hygiene routine at an early age. By emphasizing good oral health habits as early as infancy, parents can help lay the foundation for a lifelong, effective oral health routine.

Dental Hygiene Tips:

brush twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste, floss once daily to clean in-between the teeth where your toothbrush can’t reach, and then rinse with fluoride mouth rinse at least once daily to reduce oral bacteria and maintain fresh breath!

We want to thank our awesome dental hygienists: Stefanie, Jamie and Allison! They spend quality time with each and every patient during their dental cleanings, educating them on how they can improve their oral hygiene habits at home. They review brushing and flossing techniques, and other tips and tricks! We are so thankful for hygienists that truly care about our patients and enjoy taking the extra time they need.

Our goal at Smiles for Kids is to cultivate relationships with our patients and empower them to have a lifelong beautiful, healthy and confident smile.

VOTE FOR US!

We are so flattered and excited to be nominated by Swoon Memorial Magazine for the “Best Pediatric Dentist” category! Please spread the word and vote for us. Voting starts TODAY October 1st and will continue through November 30th!

Vote here: www.swoonmemorial.com

Office Reopening Update!

President’s Day!

We had a very busy day seeing patients while everyone was out of school for President’s Day! We even had some helpers from Heights Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Thank you Ms. Allison and Ms. Jackie!! These are great days to schedule your children’s dental appointments while they are already out of school.

Stay tuned and check out our Calendar tab above for more holidays the office will be open throughout the year!

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!

This month is about creating a healthy start for children’s oral health. If you haven’t met the fabulous Ms. Yvette yet, then be on the lookout for her at your school or daycare! She is traveling around town promoting healthy smiles! She is giving presentations to children and families about brushing, flossing, healthy diet habits, oral hygiene and what routine dental appointments are like so children don’t have to be scared! Enjoy these photos of one of her presentations to kick off the month!

Do you want Ms. Yvette to visit your school? Please contact us!

Important Facts to know for children’s dental health:

1. Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease.

2. 3 out of 5 children are affected by tooth decay.

3. It is 5 times more common than asthma.

4. 51 million school hours are missed due to oral disease.

5. It is recommended to see the pediatric dentist by your child’s first birthday!

6. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day for 2 minutes. Then floss to clean in between the teeth. Parents should help with brushing until they can clearly write their own name.

7. Fluoride helps to make enamel stronger and protects teeth against cavities by fighting acid & erosion.

December Employee of the Month!

Wow! It’s 2020!! We are back in the office and ready to work this new year! However, we can’t start this year without first congratulating one of our team members that ended 2019 being voted Employee of the Month for December! Congratulations to:

Sofia

Our SFK team said, “She is always positive and does her best everyday. She’s a hard worker and has learned so much since she started working here.”

Congratulations, Sofia!! Way to go!

November Employees of the Month!

We couldn’t decide on just one Employee of the Month for November! We voted for two!

Congratulations to… ANITRA & DANI!

Ms. Anitra is our fabulous office manager and Ms. Dani is our phenomenal dental assistant. These ladies always show up to work and give their 110% in everything they do! Congratulations!! We are so lucky to have you on our Smiles For Kids team!!

October Employee of the Month!

It’s getting so chilly outside! It must mean that November is here. When a new month comes around, we vote on which employee really shined around the office in the previous month.

Our next Employee of the Month is…. SOFIA!

She is one of our dental assistants and an awesome team player, happy, bubbly and always goes above and beyond to make our patients’ dental visits special. Congratulations Sofia!

Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back!

It's almost that time of the year

to go Trick-or-Treating with

your little witches, goblins and ghosts!! 

We are having our Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program at Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry starting November 1st! Have your kids bring their left over Halloween candy to our office and trade it in for $1.00 per pound (up to $5.00). 

You only have until November 7th to bring it in so don’t delay!

We will donate the candy along with toothbrushes to our troops overseas through Operation Gratitude!

September Employee of the Month!

Ms. Jamie is our fabulous dental hygienist. Did you know that she has been with our team for 6 years?! She is so patient, fun and kind with our patients and their families. We’re so lucky to have her! Here’s what our staff had to say about Jamie:

“Jamie is on top of everything and keeps the office flowing. Great Job!”

”Jamie did a great job getting things together for the patient appreciation party including organizing and preparing. She is also awesome running our hygiene schedule. It is nice to have someone on the team that takes charge!”

Congrats Jamie!

12th Annual Patient Appreciation Party was a blast!

Thank you to all of our amazing patients, their parents, as well as all the wonderful companies (Revelry Goods, IDEA Lab Kids, Blue Sky Fun Times / Sky the Clown, and iKids Inc) that made our Annual Patients Appreciation Party a success this weekend!

We had so much fun! We hope you did too!

12th Annual Patient Appreciation Party!

We are so excited it is coming up SOON!! Join us at Studio Movie Grill in City Center for a night of fun, games, prizes and the new Abominable move!!

WHEN: September 29, 2019 at 3:00 - 5:45 PM

Games and prizes begin at 3:00 PM

Pizza, popcorn and movie start at 4:00 PM

Please RSVP! Seating is limited! drkasia@smiles-for-kids.com

Happy Labor Day!

We hope today is a day off to relax, reflect and enjoy some quality time with family and friends.

We want to recognize our amazing team members for their hard work and dedication to our office every single day. We can provide high quality, personalized dental care to our patients because of your passionate and caring labor of LOVE.

Happy Labor Day!

August Employee of The Month!

Ms. Anitra is our amazing office manager. She wear many hats and is always on top of everything! She arrives to work with a smile and never complains when there is a lot to be done! Anitra is always helpful and jumps in wherever and whenever it’s needed!

Congrats Anitra!

JUNE & JULY EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH!

Wow! Summer flew by!! This summer we had two fabulous employees of the month. Our hygienist, Jamie, and our sterilization assistant, Grace, went above and beyond to keep our team on schedule and motivated everyday! We are thankful for their positive attitudes all summer long.

Congrats Jamie & Grace!

May Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to our sweet dental assistant, Dani, for being voted May’s Employee of the Month! She’s been a great help in training our newest team members at Smiles for Kids. We love her smile and positive attitude!

Congrats Dani!

Welcome Dr. Adrien Theriot!

This summer we want to give a warm welcome to Smiles for Kids’ new associate, Dr. Adrien Theriot. She has been working at our Heights Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics practice and will now be joining our Smiles for Kids Pediatric Dentistry team as well for two days a week. We are all so EXCITED to have her!

She was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Theriot earned her Bachelors in Science from Baylor University in 2012. She was on the Baylor Songleaders dance team and attended two mission trips to Antigua, Guatemala with her sorority to care for children in orphanages with special healthcare needs where she realized her calling to become a pediatric dentist. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry (UTSD) in 2016. Dr. Theriot earned a Masters of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from UTSD in 2018 and is currently working towards her board certification and Diplomacy of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Theriot appreciates continuing education and research in dentistry. Her research studies on pediatric zirconia crowns and behavior management techniques are now published in the Journal of Dentistry for Children and the International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.

With a passion for service, Dr. Theriot has devoted her time to many organizations such as San Jose Clinic, Meals on Wheels, Houston Food Bank, Give Kids a Smile, Texas Mission of Mercy, and many Houston area schools to teach children and adolescents about oral hygiene and a career in dentistry. She is also active in organized dentistry, currently serving as chair of the Membership Committee for the Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS). While in dental school, she was the national vice president for the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) and voting delegate to the 2015 American Dental Association (ADA) House of Delegates, along with serving on many other councils and committees for the ADA, ASDA, GHDS, and American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

Dr. Theriot is happily married to her husband Logan, and they have two rescue cats, Tiger Lily and Figaro. They love volunteering their time at Friends for Life No Kill Animal Shelter in the Heights and for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. They also enjoy cooking, gardening, trying new restaurants, being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, traveling and cheering on the Baylor Bears and Houston Astros.

Congrats Brittany on your sweet treasure!

Help us welcome our wonderful assistant, Brittany, into motherhood! She gave birth to the cutest baby boy! Greyson arrived and is doing well! Smiles for Kids wants to wish Brittany and her family a hearty CONGRATULATIONS! Brittany came to visit us with a 3 week old Greyson recently and we couldn’t take our eyes off of him. He is such as beauty! We can’t wait for Brittany to come back to the office in September, but we sure hope that she will have a great time hanging out and bonding with Greyson over the next months!

Congrats Brittany!

Mother’s Day Gifts!

It’s Mother’s Day at Smiles for Kids! This week we are celebrating all of our moms that come in with their kiddos for their appointments. We are giving them a small gift to show them how much they are appreciated. Let’s face it… we would be lost without our mothers!

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Annual Doctor & Referral Appreciation Party!

Every year we invite all our wonderful referring partners to an afternoon of fun, food, door prizes, and most of all camaraderie, as we celebrate the relationships we’ve built over the years. This year we celebrated all our referring doctors and friends at Guadalajara Mexican restaurant for Cinco de Mayo. We had a GREAT time seeing the awesome doctors we work with as well as their teams! Thank you guys for coming and thank you for working with us and our amazing patients year after year.

April Employee of the Month!

Congrats to Chelsea for being voted our employee of the month of April!!! Chelsea is one of our newest additions to Smiles for Kids. She is always ready to help where she is needed and always welcomes everyone with a warm smile! 

Congratulations Chelsea!

March Employee of the Month!

Ms. Taja is one of our fabulous dental assistants. She has made great strides since joining our team. Taja is amazing with the kids and has been absorbing so much throughout the weeks she’s been here! Feel free to congratulate her when you stop by for your appointments. 

Congrats Taja!

January & February Employees of the Month!

We want to congratulate our office manager Anitra and our hygiene assistant Dani for being voted our employees of the month for January & February ! These amazing girls are team players and a breath of fresh air! 

Congrats Anitra & Dani!

December Employee of the Month!

Congratulations to Jamie, our fantastic hygienist, for being voted our employee of the month in December. She always goes above and beyond and is great to be around. She truly makes all of our patients feel comfortable during their cleanings.

Congrats Jamie!

Smiles for Kids Christmas Party 2018

We had such an amazing time at this year’s Christmas Party! We got together at Dr. Kasia’s home under a Christmas tree. Malgosia had it catered for us so we were able to relax with all the yummy food and fun gifts. Secret Santa was good to us and our famous White Elephant game gave us some major case of laughs! This year we decided to dress up in our best holiday Ugly Sweaters and spread holiday cheer that way. We even had a contest. Who do you think should have won??? Last, but not least, we finally figured out who actually has a good voice and can carry a tune with our karaoke party. Songs were sung loud and clear! In three different languages… Such a fun time getting together for the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all our patients!

September employee of the
month: Jamie

We would like to congratulate Jamie for being our Employee of the month in September. Jamie is our awesome dental hygienist. She is wonderful with all kids and parents. Her way of educating our patients go above and beyond. Jamie always puts her heart and energy to make sure that everyone leaves the office with a beautiful smile every day!

August employee of the
month: Stefanie

Congratulations to our Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry August employee of the month Stefanie!! Thanks for always going above and beyond to make everyday great!

Mother's Day Week

We love our patients' Moms! We've been celebrating them all week with a little gift to show how much we appreciate them. We hope you all have a happy Mother's Day weekend!

Make-Up Party

Our team enjoyed a makeup lesson today at NARS, thanks to Dr. Kasia! Not only did we learn a few things we all got us some goodies also!

Christmas Party December 2017

Holiday Party was a blast! Secret Santa was so super sweet to all and White Elephant gift exchange made us all laugh out loud! Amazing people make amazing teams... We sure are thankful to have one another!

Rudolph Fun Run

We had an amazing time at the “Rudolph Fun Run”. We enjoy being able to give back to our community and hang out with our patients outside of the office.

We are excited to share that Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry will be doing our Toy Drive again this year to help benefit the oncology ward at Texas Children's Hospital. We will be collecting toys from November 20 until December 20.

2017 Fall Festivals

Smiles for Kids Team loves hanging out with our patients at various fall festivals.  Ms. Yvette is always in charge of educating kids and parents on dental health and giving them tips for healthy snacking.  She brings with her Ms. Sugarbug and lots of goodies for the kids.  This fall we've done great festivals, fun runs, bike scavenger hunt in Spring Branch area and in the Heights area of Houston.  We have few more festivals coming up too.  We also help out with school fairs and career days so call our office and ask for Ms. Yvette to schedule your event.

2017 Patient Appreciation Party

Our 10th Annual Patient Appreciation Party was held at Studio Movie Grill in City Center on Sunday, September 17th. We played games, had a pizza buffet, popcorn and soft drinks, followed by a showing of "RATATOUILLE". We had so much fun with parents, kids and the Smiles for Kids Team. Be sure you don't miss next year's event as space is always limited!

Annual Referrals Appreciation Party!

We honored all of our referring doctors and friends at Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant on March 9th!

Happy Birthday Dr. Lindhorst!

Our feature Friday is the birthday girl Dr. Lindhorst! Born in...19??? She's an avid world traveler who's adventures have included Machu Pichu, Peru and many of our beautiful national parks. Next time you're in the office ask her what's up next or on her bucket list!

Annual Christmas Angels program at
Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School

The team at Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School was overjoyed with the gifts we showered them with for a very special family this year. Everyone deserves love and gifts during the holidays, and our elves at Smiles For Kids Pediatric Dentistry are happy that we are able to provide happiness to others. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!

Holiday Toy and Clothing Drive for Texas Children's Hospital Oncology Kids

It was a huge success and we are so thankful to all the wonderful families who donated to make kids in our neighborhood happy!  Thank you amazing Smiles For Kids parents and patients.  You truly know how to share the holiday spirit and love the kids in need.

2016 Patient Appreciation Party

Our 9th Annual Patient Appreciation Party was held at Studio Movie Grill in City Center on Sunday, September 18th. We played games of all sorts, had a pizza buffet, popcorn and soft drinks, followed by a showing of "OLIVER AND COMPANY". Fun was had by parents, kids and staff alike! Be sure not to miss next year's event as space is always limited!