Dr. Richard Matthews
Dr. Richard Matthews attended the University of Texas, where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree and completed a Pediatric Dental Specialist program. He then completed a post-doctoral pediatric program in orthodontics at Louisiana State University.
An esteemed member of the pediatric dental and orthodontic communities, Dr. Matthews is a member of many professional organizations, including the Houston Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeast Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Texas Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the Gnathos Study Club.
Dr. Matthews likes to give back to his community by volunteering with Texas Smile and the San Juan Dental Clinic.
In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, attending Houston sporting events and playing with his grandchildren.
Dr. Maureen Poux
Dr. Maureen Dinah Poux, whose last name is pronounced like Winnie the Pooh, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but was raised mostly on the east coast of the United States. Dr. Poux attended Howard University in Washington, DC and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development.
She continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then completed her pediatric dental residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Poux is a proud member of the following organizations: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Greater Houston Dental Society, and the Texas Dental Association.
Providing care that is enjoyable and trustworthy for children and parents alike, while reducing anxiety about dentistry, is a personal commitment of Dr. Poux. She believes that if children have positive experiences at the dentist from an early age, they will continue to make their oral health a priority into adulthood. She loves the challenge of changing the perception of a child who may come into a dental office with apprehension, and replacing that with enthusiasm and a sense of accomplishment.
Dr. Poux enjoys life by travelling, discovering new restaurants, shopping, photography, and gardening in her free time. She is excited at the opportunity to join Dr. Matthews' practice and his staff. She looks forward to building trusting relationships with her patients while providing care in a warm and friendly environment.