Ideal Dental clinicians in Keller

Dr. Marouf was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where he developed a passion for dentistry during his high school years. His early experiences receiving dental care ignited a deep interest in the field. Pursuing this passion, he attended the University of Texas at Dallas where he completed his undergraduate studies. During this time, he explored the dental field further, gaining hands-on experience as a dental assistant.

In 2019, Dr. Marouf began his journey at Texas A&M School of Dentistry and graduated in 2023. He started his professional career with Ideal Dental, where he strives to make a positive impact everyday.

In his free time, Dr. Marouf enjoys staying active through gym workouts, playing soccer and basketball, as well as kayaking, fishing, and hunting. He also cherishes time spent with his family.

As a general dentist, Dr. Marouf is dedicated to enhancing his patients’ confidence in their oral health. He strives to educate his patients on best practices to ensure both excellent dental and overall health.

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Dr. Nedda Hifeda’s outstanding clinical skills and combined with unique dental research experience using the most advanced technology in Endodontics, led her to be increasingly recognized as a clinician and researcher.

Dr. Nedda Hifeda attended Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. She also decided to pursue her dream of becoming an Endodontist by completing a two-year Postgraduate Endodontic Specialty Residency. Dr. Hifeda’s priority is to provide the best quality care to all her guests in the most comfortable environment using her unique training in the field.

Outside of the office, Dr. Nedda Hifeda loves to spend time with her husband and four children. As a family, they enjoy baking, watching movies, and playing at the park.

For over a decade, Dr. Garrett Nelson has been practicing oral surgery in the DFW area. Dentistry is in his family as he is a fourth-generation dentist. Dr. Nelson’s brother is an orthodontist in the Houston area and his father continues to practice dentistry at 72 years of age. Dr. Nelson is committed to the delivery of the best oral surgery treatment and experience possible.Dr. Nelson’s clinical experience includes implant dentistry where he utilizes the very latest technology in planning and delivering the very best in clinical care.Dr. Nelson studied dentistry at UCLA and studied medicine at Texas Tech. He is a native of Los Angeles but came to Texas to settle down as his new home. He completed his Oral Surgery training at Baylor in Dallas and continues to serve the oral surgery program as an Associate Clinical Professor for over ten years. Many of the current dentists throughout Dallas were once his students.Dr. Nelson has four children and lives in Frisco where he enjoys golf, travel, snow skiing and serving his church and community. His newest hobby is running several half marathons a year with his wife, Rachel.

Dr. Breaud was born in New Orleans, that’s the reason Texans have a hard time pronouncing his last name (Bro). He moved to Lubbock, Tx when he was 3 weeks old, so he can’t claim to be a Texan but he got here as soon as he could. After growing up in Lubbock, he decided to see the world, so went to the University of Texas in Austin and then on to Dallas where he attended Baylor College of Dentistry and specialize in Orthodontics.

After school, he joined his father’s orthodontic practice back in Lubbock. Shortly after moving back to Lubbock he met and married the love of his life, Diane, and her 2 sons. He has 2 grandsons that he is so proud of. Dr.Breaud decided to move back to Dallas to be closer to his oldest son, Rob, the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks.

He loves orthodontics and getting to know all of his patients and their families. Being in someone’s life for a couple of years, lets him really get to know them and be an intricate part of their lives. He has years of experience with braces and Invisalign, so you can be confident that he can improve your bite and smile.

Dr. Melissa Esquivel, DDS, is a compassionate general dentist dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality dental care to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles. A native of Flower Mound, Texas, Dr. Esquivel earned her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Texas A&M School of Dentistry.

Dr. Esquivel was drawn to dentistry because of her passion for helping others and her appreciation for the hands-on, dynamic nature of the dental profession. She especially enjoys helping patients restore their smiles, improve their oral health, and regain confidence. Her approach to dentistry focuses on creating a comfortable and welcoming environment where patients feel supported, informed, and confident in their dental care.

Dr. Esquivel believes every patient deserves individualized attention and care tailored to their unique oral health needs and goals. She is passionate about building positive relationships with her patients and helping them feel comfortable throughout their dental experience. Whether providing routine general dentistry or helping patients improve the health and appearance of their smiles, Dr. Esquivel strives to make every visit a positive one.

As a Flower Mound native, Dr. Esquivel is proud to care for patients and families in the local community. She looks forward to building lasting relationships with her patients and helping them maintain healthy smiles for years to come.

Dr. Abdo Ismail, DDS, MS, is a board-certified periodontist dedicated to providing advanced periodontal and implant dentistry with a focus on precision, compassionate care, and long-term oral health. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, and originally from Libya, Dr. Ismail completed his dental education at Modern Science and Arts (MSA) University in Cairo, Egypt, graduating in 2009.

Driven by a passion for restorative dentistry, Dr. Ismail continued his education in the United States, completing a Restorative Preceptorship at UCLA in 2011. He later pursued advanced training in periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Kentucky, completing a fellowship in 2019 followed by a three-year periodontal residency. During his residency, he served as Chief Resident and earned his Master of Science degree in 2023.

Dr. Ismail is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology. His commitment to advancing periodontal care has also led to published research in respected dental journals and recognition with the Billy Pennel Award from the Southern Academy of Periodontology in 2022.

Dr. Ismail chose dentistry because it combines science, precision, artistry, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. He became especially passionate about periodontics because healthy gums and supporting structures are the foundation of a healthy, functional smile. As a periodontist, he provides specialized care focused on periodontal health, dental implants, preserving natural teeth, rebuilding lost oral structures, and improving the function and aesthetics of patients’ smiles.

He values the combination of surgical expertise and patient-centered care that periodontics offers. Whether preserving natural teeth, restoring stability with dental implants, or rebuilding lost structures, Dr. Ismail views every treatment as an opportunity to improve a patient’s oral health, confidence, and quality of life. He takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns and goals and strives to provide a comfortable, supportive experience throughout treatment.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ismail is a devoted husband and father of three children. He enjoys swimming, playing tennis with his kids, and spending time with his family at car races and car shows.