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Meet The Team

Our team is dedicated to you! At our practice, we believe in prioritizing quality over quantity, and honesty and trust as the cornerstone of our practice. We always strive to help our patients achieve optimal oral health by valuing the long-term health over short-term gains. As a premier Las Vegas Smile Center, we take pride in delivering exceptional dental care to our community.
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Our Team At
Smile Vegas Dental

Meet the Doctors

Naweed Najand

Owner of Smile Vegas Dental, Doctor, DMD

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Dr. Naweed has lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years. His favorite things to do are yoga, reading books, being active, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Quote: “If you can believe it, you can achieve it.”

Nikki Dela Cruz

Associate Dentist, DMD

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Dr. Dela Cruz loves to travel with friends and family, listen to music, go to concerts, camping and hiking. She was born a Lakers fan but is currently a Bucks fan.
Favorite Quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

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Kung Ou

Associate Dentist, DMD

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Dr. Kung enjoys road trips with family and friends, wildlife photography, and fishing. He has been to 24 national parks, The Galapagos Islands and The Amazon Rainforest.
Favorite Quote: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

Meet the Staff

Valerie

Office Manager

Hobbies/Fun Facts: If she is not reading or writing in her poetry journal, she is hanging out with her favorite little humans (her 3 young nieces). Valerie enjoys random trips and bar hop with her besties. She loves fast cars and tattoos.
Favorite Quote: “If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be!”

Lorena

Insurance Coordinator

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Lorena loves spending quality time with family and enjoy vacations. Her hobbies include hiking and DIY home projects. She LOVES cloud watching! Daisies are her favorite.

Favorite Quote: “Not that I speak from want, for I learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in abundance; in any and all things I have learned the secret of being filled.”

Jen

Dental Hygienist

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Jen is born and raised in Vegas and happily married. She loves to travel, going to Disneyland and eating food! She has a Doberman named Blits (follow him on IG: BlitzDoberman /shameless plug). Her favorite sports team is the Dallas Cowboys.
Favorite Quote: “My goal is to make my patients feel comfortable being at the dental office and putting their needs first. I want to make a difference by educating my patients about their oral health so they can maintain a healthy lifestyle and achieve a beautiful smile.”

Oscar

Dental Assistant

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Oscar was Born in Fresno California but has lived In Las Vegas his whole life. Oscar likes to hike and go on fun trips and loves to stay active. Enjoys sports, shoes and cars. In his free time he likes to go to the gym.
Favorite Quote: “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”

Jacob Ortega

Dental Assistant

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Jacob was raised in Las Vegas. He graduated from Del Sol High School. For the past 15 years, he has been dedicated to providing excellent dental care to every patient he comes in contact with. He enjoys playing soccer and occasionally doing some cooking and hiking.
Favorite Quote: “Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while; you don’t do things right once in a while; you do them right all of the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately so is losing.” -Vince Lombardi

Sylvia

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hobbies/Fun Facts: Sylvia attended hygiene school at the College of Southern Nevada where she graduated in 2008. She enjoys getting to know each patient and providing them with the utmost care in a comfortable environment. She is married and has two daughters. She loves traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Quote: “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine!”

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Irma

Dental Assistant

About/Fun Facts: Irma loves spending time with family and friends, going to family trips, listening to music and dancing.

Favorite Quote: “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.”

Excellent

Smile Vegas Dental

Based on 1427 reviews

Easily the best dentistry in Las Vegas. The staff made me feel so comfortable & were so kind. Dr.Naweed was very knowledgeable and explained everything i needed to know about my teeth health to make the best decision. I literally asked 100 questions and he was so patient. I highly recommend.

Great service and excellent experience.
Response from the owner:Smile Vegas Dental strives to be one of the best dental practices in Vegas. We appreciate your positive feedback and look forward to helping you again soon!

Got me in the same day I called and took away my pain

Absolutely the best! They take their time and explain everything. Very kind and very thorough

This place is top notch. From the warm and friendly staff, to the TV’s on the wall and ceiling you can watch during your procedure, to Dr. Najand being the coolest and most informative dentist I’ve ever had — I really enjoy coming here. And I never thought I’d say that about going to the dentist.

Response from the owner:Hi Keith,
Thank you for the 5-star rating!

The staff was friendly, the communication was efficient and honest. I found my new Dentist!

I had a great visit to Smile Vegas Dental they are the best, best service and people.

Great service and excellent staff i just wish that the dental chairs were more comfortable and the music less annoying…
Response from the owner:Hi Edison,
Thank you for your feedback and kind words! We’re so glad you had a positive experience. We’ll definitely take your suggestion to heart to ensure even better service at the front desk. Looking forward to your next visit!

The absolute most professional, kind and understanding dental office I’ve ever been to and I’ve been to a lot! The staff here are amazing.

As always the best experience. Everybody is super nice and very knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Hi Frank,
We’re so grateful for your continued trust in Smile Vegas Dental! We’re glad our friendly, knowledgeable team made your visit a great one again. Thanks for the awesome review!

I’ve been going to Smile Vegas Dental for about 3 years since moving close to the Las Vegas area.
I think I can say that it’s probably been one of the best dentist offices I’ve been to.
The staff are very friendly and efficient. Making appointments easy enough and there’s a very minimal waiting time when you come in for your appointments.
Also Dr. Kung is friendly and takes to the time to answer questions in a personable way.
I definitely recommend Smile Vegas dental!
Response from the owner:Hello Jag,
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Smile Vegas Dental for your dental care needs! We’re delighted to hear that your experiences with us have been positive and that you consider us one of the best dentist offices you’ve visited.
Efficiency, minimal wait times, and friendly, personable interactions are aspects we strive to provide to all our patients, and it’s wonderful to know we’ve met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the trust you’ve placed in us.
If there’s anything specific you’d like to highlight or if you have any suggestions for how we can continue to exceed your expectations, please feel free to share. We look forward to serving you at your next appointment!

Excellent care with a wonderful staff who will fix you right up.
Response from the owner:Hi Gloria,
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear that you received excellent dental care from our wonderful team. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

This dentist is amazing!! They are thorough and professional throughout the whole service! Highly recommend!

I had a great experience at Smile Vegas Dental. Dr. De La Cruz and Sylvia RDH, really took care of me, they were outstanding ! And the staff there is so great ! Again, I want to thank you at Smile Vegas Dental.
Response from the owner:Hi Gary,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! We’re thrilled to hear that Dr. De La Cruz, Sylvia, and the rest of the team made your visit such a positive one. We’re grateful to have you as part of the Smile Vegas Dental family!

I’ve been going to Smile Vegas Dental for a few years now and the experience has always been great. The entire team is friendly, professional, and genuinely cares about their patients. Dr. De La Cruz is an amazing dentist — I completely trust her with my dental health and always feel well taken care of. Highly recommend this office.

I am very pleased the way they treated me. All employees are very nice and always have the smile in their faces whenever I visit this office.

Sincerely,
John Gumpal

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your feedback words, John! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our team from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent care for you and your loved ones!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5 star review!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star rating!

Great staff, very nice office, would recommend to anyone.
Response from the owner:Hi John,
We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with our staff and office. Thanks for choosing Smile Vegas Dental and look forward to welcoming you back!

Very friendly, informative and quick with a filling! Prices for crowns can’t be beat.. they’re $600-700 cheaper than my last dentist!

I find this place amazing very clean and orderly everybody is helpful polite and very concern with how you feel. Am.not hesitant recommending this dental.place you will not regret coming or visiting this dental clinic

The office is organized and all the personal are nice and attentive to their patients.

Love this place, I been taking my kids since they were little, love the dentist and all the stuff, this place is very pleasant

From the check in through the whole process was great, place is super clean and everyone is very professional.

It’s always a pleasant experience coming to this office! The team is friendly, thorough, and truly caring. They always remember me and my family, which makes every visit feel personal and welcoming.

Good dental care and wonderful staff!!!!

Great experience. Highly recommend

Service was excellent and very friendly staff. I’ve been done deep cleaning for my mouth. She did it so excellent that I can feel it. I forgot her name but over all was excellent. I recommend 😃

Got me in fast and did a great job.

I had such a positive experience at this dental office – I genuinely felt cared for from the moment I walked in. The staff is welcoming, efficient, and creates a calm atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease.

Dr. Naweed is truly exceptional – knowledgeable, gentle, and incredibly attentive. He takes the time to explain everything clearly, answers all questions with patience, and makes sure you are comfortable through every step of the treatment. You can feel that he genuinely cares about his patients’ well-being.

The quality of care I received was outstanding, and the whole visit felt smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful to have found such a professional, honest, and compassionate dentist. Highly recommend Dr. Naweed and his wonderful team!

I finally found a dentist I trust. They’re patient, thorough, and make you feel genuinely cared for. Couldn’t ask for a better team!

Incredible service every time! Fast, friendly, and skilled — this office sets the bar for dental care. Five star!

I walked in that day and scheduled right away to see the dentist after a few minutes. Was pleased with the services I received. The ladies from the reception area were nice as well.

Been a loyal patient since day one love the staff and I always recommend smile dental to all my friends

Cassie performed my cleaning – she is amazing, very professional while being warm & engaging.
I recommend Cassie 100%.

Dr. Naweed is the best in the business!
Response from the owner:Hi Devin,
Thanks for the great shoutout! Dr. Naweed and the Smile Vegas Dental team are thrilled to hear that. We’re here anytime you need us!

I always have a good experience at Smile Vegas. They have friendly staff, pain-free procedures, clear explanations, punctuality, and a comfortable environment.

Excellent customer service and advanced technology

I’m writing this review a month after my initial visit to be thorough with my experience. The staff were really nice and helpful when explaining the pricing, very transparent, but I’m sure the dentist failed to locate a cavity that I’ve had. Very disappointed.
Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our team helpful and transparent, and we truly appreciate you choosing our office for your care.
We’re sorry to learn that you left feeling disappointed. Our goal is to provide every patient with a thorough, accurate exam and clear communication about their oral health. While we cannot discuss any personal details of your visit publicly, I would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so we can better understand what happened and make sure your concerns are fully addressed.
If you’re open to it, please give us a call at 7026602646 or email us at svd@smilevegasdental.com so we can review this together and ensure you feel confident in your care moving forward. Your trust means a lot to us, and we’re committed to making things right.
Thank you again for your feedback.
-Dr. Naweed

Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5-star review Crystal!

The staff and care at Smile Dental is beyond exceptional. Both my wife and I have been going here for a couple years and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else now. Definitely recommend!

Excellent, I love it

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