Meet our Dental Team

Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.

Dr. Andy Davong – Your Trusted Dentist in Royse City, Fate, Rockwall & Surrounding Communities

Dr. Davong has been a dentist for years and has been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry. His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field.

Dr. Davong graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. He has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments and root canal treatments. His approach to your treatment starts with patiently listening to you. Then, after a complete and thorough examination, he reviews and discusses the diagnosis and treatment options with you.

Memberships:

• ADA (American Dental Association)
• TDA (Texas Dental Association)
• NTDS (North Texas Dental Society)

• Fate Chamber of Commerce
• Royse City Chamber of Commerce
• Rockwall Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Davong is happily married and has 3 children. He has a beautiful baby girl and two adorable baby boy. He also has 1 dog. He enjoys anything outdoors like biking, volleyball, and running half marathons. He is grateful to participate with his church as a leader in the Childrens' ministry and preaching sermons.

Dr. Ambereen Ansari

Dr. Ambereen Ansari moved to Plano, TX in 2003 from the Bay Area, CA. She was always interested in pursuing a career in the health professions and had a keep passion of helping others. She attended University of Texas, Dallas, where she decided to pursue careers in dentistry due to her interest in the arts, sciences, and attention to detail quality. She graduated from UTD, cum ladies BA in Biology in 2006. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Baylor College of Dentistry in 2010 where she wasn't only involved in academics, but also research, community service, and other social groups.

She also traveled to Nicaragua and El Paso, TX to perform dentistry for children and less fortunate patients in dire need of dental services.

At Baylor, she was a member of the Asian Dental Society and Student Research Group. She is an active member of the Texas Dental Associaton and Dallas Country Dental Society.

Dr. Ansari is a strong believer of practicing quality and pain-free dentistry. She loves making her patients happy and giving every patient a beautiful smile they deserve. Over the years patients have complimented her with words like"gentle touch", "friendship personality", and "excellent chairside manners".

In her free time she loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, and doing outdoor activities. She is happily married and a mother of two beautiful children Ali and Amira.

Dr. Catherine A. Padilla

Dr. Catherine A. Padilla is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch in Houston, Texas.  She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in the year 2000 and has been providing quality dental care for patients of all ages in a comforting and caring manner. Helping her patients achieve and maintain optimum oral health is her goal.

Over the years she has enjoyed giving back to her community by organizing and providing free health check-ups at Montessori schools and academies for children as well as attending health fairs and providing dental supplies to organizations in need. She believes in educating her patients as well as the public to the importance of routine dental checkups and proper oral hygiene to reduce pain and suffering down the road. Although Dentistry is one of her many passions, it doesn’t always have to be about teeth!

After successfully starting and building her own dental practice for the past 13 years, she decided to step back from ownership and spend more quality time with family which has now led her here to be a part of Fate Family Dental. Here, Dr. Padilla can continue to do what she loves, which is helping patients achieve a beautiful and healthy smile through dentistry –while she balances her time with who she loves, her family…and, of course, her patients too!

Some of Dr. Padilla’s other favorite things include cooking, gardening, traveling, playing piano and attending church. While all these activities make up a part of who Dr. Padilla is, it is her faith and belief in God that is the true source of her identity, trustworthiness, and sincere attitude.

Dr. Senan Abd

Dr. Senan Abd earned his Doctoral Medicine Degree from a prestigious college; University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine; a highly ranked Ivy League dental school in the world.

Dr. Abd was also an honor student during his last year at dental school. in 2014, Dr. Abd moved to Victoria, Texas and has made the Lone Star state his new home. Dr. Abd strives to complete numerous continued education courses, seminars, and clinical workshops as possible to keep up with the latest dental advancements to provide his patient with the most comprehensive advanced care.

In his spare time, Dr. Abd enjoys spending time with his children and family, playing baseball, and swimming.

Dr. Davood Quje

A highly accomplished dentist, Dr. Davood Quje received his Doctoral Medicine Degree from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2014. This Ivy League institution is renowned worldwide for its excellence in dental education. In his final year, Dr. Quje was honored to be part of the prestigious honor clinic and was recognized with appreciation award from the Endodontics department due to his outstanding performance in the clinic . He now practices dentistry in Texas and has over 8 years of experience in the field. Dr. Quje is committed to staying up to date with the latest advancements in modern dentistry and regularly completes continuing education courses. He strongly believes in providing every patient with a healthy smile and is an active member of both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Texas Dental Association. In his free time, Dr. Quje enjoys playing tennis, soccer, and traveling.

Dr. Anfal Alkhalaf

Dr. Anfal Alkhalaf is a graduate from the renowned NYU Dentistry program. She was a member of the National Dental Honor Society, OKU, throughout her four years of dental school. With a profound commitment to providing exceptional dental care, Dr. Alkhalaf brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a passion for enhancing smiles and lives. Dr. Alkhalaf's commitment extends beyond clinical excellence. She firmly believes in empowering her patients to actively participate in their dental care journey. Through open communication and patient education, she ensures that her patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment experiences. Dr. Alkhalaf strongly believes in serving her community. She has taken part in numerous community outreaches to provide dental care for patients who are less fortunate. She has also been a part of an international medical outreach and served patients living in refugee camps in Jordan.

Beyond the dental realm, Dr. Alkhalaf enjoys spending time with family, reading, baking, and traveling. She has two young boys who keep her busy outside of the dental office.

Zuleyma – Office Manager

Zuleyma has lived in Royse City for most of her life, which is the place she calls home. Her two fluent languages are both Spanish and English.

She enjoys getting to know every single patient and family member that she comes across. Her wide range of dentistry knowledge and skills has been very helpful to all her patients.

On her spare time, she spends quality time with her family watching movies. She is a loving mother to her two adorable children whom are named Abraham and Anaya.

Marissa – Supervisor

My name is Marissa I have lived in Royse city since I was 12, but call this place home. I have been in the dental field for 6 years and love getting to know each and everyone of my patients! I am married to my high school sweet heart and have 2 amazing boys that keep me on my toes at all times. We enjoy riding, being outside and spending time just together.

Samantha - Lead Assistant

My name is Samantha. I have been a certified dental assistant since early 2015 and have been here at Fate Family Dental ever since. My patients are my first priority from their experience in the chair until they walk out the door. With being lead assistant, I personally train every assistant to ensure our patients have a pleasant experience. I love seeing all of your smiling faces! At home, I am a mom to two beautiful girls and live in a world of glitter and everything pink!

I can’t wait to meet you and your families, if you don’t see me, you can hear me singing along with our awesome office tunes!