Dr. Ankoo Raina, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Ankoo Raina, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

An established dentist, Dr. Raina is the Chief Medical Officer at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics. She believes in listening to each patient and creating a partnership to maintain and improve lifelong health. She enjoys watching a patient’s smile reappear when they are relieved of their pain and their oral health needs are addressed. 

Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics cares deeply about their patients. They know that going to the dentist can be stressful for some who worry about discomfort, pain and finances. Their team is dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that enrich their patients’ lives. They utilize world-class 3D scanning technology to increase transparency so that their patients feel at ease and can make informed decisions about their care.

An Indian native, Dr. Raina received her initial dental degree in India and then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Medicine in 2009.

Prior to moving to the United States in 2004, she gained extensive experience in India by serving patients in a government-run dental hospital for one year and then at a private practice for several additional years.

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.

When she is not tending to patients’ needs, Dr. Raina enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She is fluent in both English and Hindi.

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