Dr. Jonathan Penchas, DMD

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Get to know Cosmetic Dentist and Prosthodontist Dr. Jonathan Penchas, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Houston’s best known cosmetic dentist and prosthodontic specialist, Dr. Penchas is the Founder of Midtown Dentistry, making patients happy and comfortable.

Every day, Dr Penchas uses his 25 years of expertise and strong communication skills to help people understand their needs and choices. He provides the finest dentistry in Houston, with a commitment to quality care and education that makes him the clear choice in dental professionals.

A top academic achiever with global roots, Dr. Penchas was born in Jerusalem, offering him the opportunity to be educated around the world. He attended schools in London, Jerusalem, Boston, Louisiana, and Texas. He received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Degree from Hebrew University, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class and was awarded the Student Award for Excellence in Restorative Dentistry.

There are only 3,200 prosthodontists (2%) in the United States, and Dr. Penchas is one of them. He completed his specialization in prosthodontics — the field of dentistry related to artificial dental appliances — at Louisiana State University. Simultaneously, he earned his Master’s Degree in Education at The University of New Orleans.

Thereafter, Dr. Penchas completed a fellowship in dental oncology (cancer treatment) and maxillofacial prosthetics at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. 

From 1995-1996, he was a full-time clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics at the University of Texas. Then, from 2010 to 2012, he was a WREB (Western Regional Examining Board) dental program examiner.

Among his professional dental affiliations, Dr. Penchas is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. A prosthodontist is a dental specialist. After graduating from dental school, they receive three additional years of residency training. They specialize in making teeth replacements, such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and more.

Widely published, Dr. Penchas’ first article ran in the Journal of Dentistry for Children during his senior year in dental school. Since then, he has continued to publish articles and routinely gives seminars to dentists, technicians, and the general public.

In his free time, Dr. Penchas enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, beekeeping, and scuba diving.

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