Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As your dental professionals, we stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for our patients. As your doctors, we recognize that our patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in us and our team. That is just one reason why we value each and every patient relationship.
We appreciate the time you’ve taken to visit our website and find out more about our Houston dental practice, our team, and the many general, restorative & cosmetic dental services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health. Click on the links below to learn about our doctors.
Dr. Andreas Xydas
Dr Xydas moved to Fort Worth, TX at the age of 14. After finishing high school he attended the University of Texas at Arlington where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then went on and received his doctor of dental surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1996. Dr Xydas has practiced general dentistry for some of the largest group practices in Houston as well as in Boston, Ma helping thousands of patients with their dental needs. In 2011 he established Family First Dental in Northwest Houston. When not working Dr Xydas likes to spend time with family and friends and also play sports like soccer and tennis.
Dr. Jared Williams
Dr. Williams is a native Houstonian and a proud graduate of Alief Elsik
High School. He graduated from Meharry Medical College with a Doctor of
Dental Surgery degree in 2011. After graduation, he completed a General
Practice Residency at University of Pennsylvania-Veteran Affairs Medical
Center. Later he discovered a passion for sedation and trained at
Augusta University where he received his IV Sedation Certificate. His
focus is providing IV Sedation, Oral Surgery, Implantology, and
Endodontics. Dr. Williams' motto is "Service Above Self" and his goal is to to share
his passion for dentistry with your patients.
Dr. Elyse Sears
Dr. Sears grew up in a small town in Central Louisiana. She became interested in dentistry when she began working as an Orthodontist assistant and Lab assistant as a teenager and during her undergraduate program at Louisiana State University. After receiving her bachelor's degree in biological sciences with a minor in chemistry, Dr. Sears attended Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and obtained her doctorate in Dental surgery in 2014.
Upon completing dental school, Dr. Sears worked two years as a traveling doctor seeing children in underserved areas in rural Louisiana. She later relocated to Houston, Texas, where she provided dental care to inner-city communities.
Dr. Sears is a general dentist but loves working with children so much that her practice is limited to pediatrics. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association and Greater Houston Dental Society.
When not in the office, Dr. Sears can be found running Memorial Park, practicing yoga, or trying new restaurants. She also enjoys traveling the world and exploring Texas. Dr. Sears prides herself on providing the best dental care possible. She strives always to be compassionate towards her patients, is very detail-oriented, and most of all loves working with children of all ages. She is looking forward to meeting all of the fantastic families at Family First Dental.