Meet Our Doctors

MEET OUR TEAM

General Doctor

DR. MUDDASAR TUKDI

Dr. Muddasar Tukdi is a long time resident of Texas who harbors a great love for both his community and city. He believes in quality care for each individual patient. Dr Tukdi graduated from Tufts University with his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2011. Dr Tukdi loves helping his patients achieve their best smile possible! At Aqua Dental, Dr Tukdi provides a wide array of oral health services including smile makeovers, teeth whitening, general dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, filings, gum disease, dental care, dentures, and family dentistry. Dr. Tukdi believes in maintaining long term relationships with his patients and strives to educate patients on proper oral hygiene, as well as spending ample time to ensure the patient makes informed dental decisions.
During his time off, Dr. Tukdi serves as the Dental Director of Shifa Synott, a free community clinic which offers medical and dental care to everyone in the community. He is an avid fan of the Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets and can often be found cheering on his hometown teams. Dr. Tukdi is committed to making your next dental visit a breath of fresh air.

DR. Nichloas Ayoade

Dr. Ayoade is a graduate from the University of Texas School of Dentistry class of 2017 and afterwards he pursued his general practice residency at the Bronx-Care Health System, which he completed in June of 2018. He believes that everyone is entitled to quality dental care regardless of where they come from. He practices as a general dentist who performs a variety of procedures. Dr. Ayoade has been passionate about dentistry since he was a child and that passion drives him every day to provide quality care to his patients.

DR. Sara Taghikhani

Dr. Taghikhani specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many other

DR. Alisa Dill

Dr. Dill is an alumnus of University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston and Trinity University in San Antonio. She is the recipient of the prestigious Award for Innovative Research for her work in the area of Endodontics and has also received the Award of Excellence in Scholarship in Dental Materials. Her ongoing research makes her one of the top dental professionals in Houston.

DR. Natasha Ransom

Dr Natasha Ransom is a dentist and cosmetic dentist serving the community of Houston, TX. Dr. Ransom graduated from Purdue University in 2005 with two bachelor’s degrees, in Health Sciences and Communications. Dr. Ransom graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2011, with her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Dr. Ransom enjoys all forms of cosmetic and general dentistry, treats patients of all ages and loves to cycle in her spare time.

DR. Sarah Maredia

Dr. Sarah Maredia received her Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Buffalo in 2010. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2014.

She is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society. Dr. Maredia continues to enhance her education by participating in continuing education courses in all aspects of dentistry.

When she isn’t practicing dentistry, Dr. Maredia enjoys badminton, bowling, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She also spends her time volunteering for the Give Kids a Smile Program.

Oral Surgeons

DR. RAHUL GANDHI

Dr. Rahul Gandhi treats patients that need IV sedation, better known to patients as “Sleep Dentistry.” He performs conscious sedation for the practice for the removal of wisdom teeth, complicated extractions, complicated implant placement or when the patient does not want to be awake during treatment. He also performs biopsies for suspicious areas of the mouth.

Dr. Gandhi received his degree of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and a Certificate of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2001. He finished an internship in OMFS at the University of Kentucky to further his education. Dr. Gandhi completed a General Practice Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York.

Dr. Gandhi practices General Dentistry with a focus on Oral Surgery and IV Sedation. He is certified in Parenteral Conscious Sedation, Enteral Sedation, Intramuscular Sedation and Nitrous Oxide Sedation.

Dr. Gandhi is married to Shefali and they have two adorable boys. He moved to Sugar Land shortly after finishing his residency.

DR. STEVE RAGSDALE

Dr. Ragsdale is a native Houstonian. He is married and has 5 lovely children. He was trained at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry. He has performed countless cases using IV sedation and performed complicated surgeries for both healthy and medically-compromised patients. He speak three different language including Spanish

DR. GOODSON

Dr. Goodson received her undergraduate degree from The University of Houston and graduated from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1985. Her love of dentistry was instilled in her at a young age by her father who owned and operated a dental laboratory for 40 years.

Dr. Goodson has received advanced certifications in dental anesthesia from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Today, she practices comprehensive dentistry: nitrous oxide, oral, and IV sedation; orthodontics; implants; and, all restorative dental services, including the treatment of periodontal disease. She is committed to providing her patients with the highest quality of dental care in the most relaxed manner possible.

Dr. Goodson and her family are allied with Give Hope Global–an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Haitian orphans. She is also a published author and a national speaker, specializing in the management of medical emergencies in the dental office.

Endodontic Specialist

Dr. Gray C Dennis

Dr Dennis has been practicing dentistry since 2010 and became a board-eligible endodontist in 2012. Born in Houston, raised in Washington, DC. He returned to Houston in 2012 to provide Endodontic access to the greater Houston community.

Dr Dennis is part of the HUCD Trustee Scholarship. He also received The Delta Dental Award, The Dr. E. Preston Lee Award, The International College of Dentists Award, Panelist at NDA New Dentist Conference.

In his spare time, Dr Dennis enjoys exercise, travel, and spending time with family.

Orthodontist Specialist

DR. YASAS JAYARATNE

Dr. Jayaratne or “Dr. Jay” believes in treating each of his orthodontic patients the way he would treat a member of his own family: professionally and with great compassion, with respect to their individual needs and concerns. He derives immense satisfaction from being able to impact others’ lives through creating beautiful smiles.

Dr. Jay received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from The University of Hong Kong. In addition, he has completed the following:

  • Post-Doctorate training in Orthodontics and Master of Dental Science Degree from University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
  • Fulbright Scholar at Harvard Medical School & Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Certificate in Applied Biostatistics from Harvard Medical School
  • Affiliated with the American Association of Orthodontists
  • Written Examination of the American Board of Orthodontics
  • Authored more than 30 academic journal articles

Dr. Jay spends his free time with family and friends.

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