High-quality dental services in Tyler, Texas
Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your smile beautiful, and our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns, implants, and bridges we create will look as good as or better than the teeth nature has given you. In order to help us assure that promise, we recommend and use the highest quality and most durable products available. Read more about our dentists below.
Meet Our General & Family Dentists
Dr. Benjamin Martin
Dr. Benjamin Martin has practiced orthodontics since 2011 and enjoys the personal interactions he has with his patients throughout their treatment. Dedicated to helping people achieve more confidence through beautiful smiles, he strives for perfection in each smile he creates.
Dr. Martin completed his bachelor’s degree in biology at Brigham Young University, his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Oral Biology along with his orthodontic residency training at Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Martin is also certified by the American Board of Orthodontics – an achievement reached by only one-third of orthodontists.
On a more personal note, Dr. Martin and his wife, Kerri, were married in the summer of 2013. They have a son, Chase, and a yellow lab, Lucky, who helps Kerri as her diabetic alert dog.
Having grown up in Utah, skiing is in Dr. Martin’s blood. He is also an avid cyclist and mountain biker. Often, on weekends, Dr. Martin can be found riding his mountain bike through forested trails.
Dr. Martin is always looking for ways to stay involved in the community. In the past, he was involved in a number of volunteer programs. He enjoyed tutoring high school students to help them achieve their goals of going to college. He also took great pride in providing dental care in charity clinics in Honduras.
“I feel privileged to work with so many amazing people on a daily basis, and honored that my patients place their trust in me. I hope that during treatment, their new smile brings improved confidence and self-esteem.”
Dr. Tarek Elmajie
Dr. Tarek Elmajie is originally from Misrata, Libya, a city located along the Southern Mediterranean coast. Dr. Elmajie relocated to the United States in 2010. He began his career as a general dentist at the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Massachusetts. After gaining valuable experience practicing in New England for a number of years, he and his wife made the decision to settle in Texas. For a span of 4 years, he provided his expertise in general dentistry at Crossroads Family Care in Henderson before becoming a part of our team at East Texas Dental Group.
Education:
• Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine 2016
• Certificate in Dental Public Health (DPH) Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine 2014
• Master of Science in Dentistry, Dental Public Health (MSD) Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine 2014
• Bachelor’s degree of Dental Surgery (BDS) Garyounis University, School of Dentistry, Libya 2006
Dr. Elmajie is currently a member of the:
• American Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
• Texas Academy of General Dentistry (Texas AGD)
• American Association of Public Health (AAPH)
• American association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPD)
Hobbies: He enjoys traveling, exercise, playing tennis and spending time with his family.
Dr. Tarek Elmajie Favorite quote: "Some of the biggest achievements of your life will come from helping others achieve."
Dr. Sri Azzarapu
Dr. Sri Azzarapu, or "Dr. A" as her patients call her, is known for her caring touch and for making even the most nervous patients comfortable. Dr. A has been helping people put forward their smiles for four years. She received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University, California, and a Master in Science in Public Health.
Dr. A helps her patients in all areas of dentistry, from prevention and emergencies to crowns, veneers, dentures, and implant services. She is constantly learning and is up to date on all of the modern techniques and technologies.
In her spare time, she enjoys listening to dental podcasts, cooking, and traveling.
Dr. Ali
Dr. Ali Hasoon, "Dr. Ali," graduated from Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. He believes that he can make a difference in patients’ lives by offering the patient the opportunity to be active in their treatment decision process, educating them as to how they can maintain a healthy smile for life and help patients not only have a healthy mouth but a healthy body.
Dr. Ali is passionate about his career as a dentist and takes pride in the strong relationships he has created with his patients and colleagues throughout the years.
In his downtime, He enjoys long walks and hiking in the great outdoors. He also loves watching old movies and eating ice-cream (don’t tell the dentist).