Orthodontists in Katy

Kim Forrest has received many awards for his research and published articles in orthodontics and has several patents to his name.

Forrest attended the University of Texas at Austin as an undergraduate and graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. He then practiced family dentistry and orthodontics for 14 years before specializing in orthodontics.

In addition to three different two-year continuing education courses in orthodontics, Forrest attended the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental Branch at Houston Graduate Orthodontic Program. Forrest also earned a certificate in postgraduate orthodontics and a Master of Science in orthodontics from UTHSC at Houston.

Outside of the office, Forrest enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid supporter of the Katy area schools and its organizations.

Dr. Lina Aljoudeh, affectionately known to patients as Dr. Lina, is an orthodontist in the Houston area, servicing our Clear Lake, League City and Katy Cinco locations. She specializes in braces for kids and adults (both metal brackets and clear brackets), orthodontic appliances, and lnvisalign® clear aligners. Dr. Lina began her dental education in her home country of Syria, where she graduated at the top of her class. Her passion and love for orthodontics led her to the United States, where she completed a fellowship in the Advanced Program for International Dentists in Orthodontics at the New York University College of Dentistry. She continued her education and completed another fellowship in orthodontic clinical research at Jacksonville University, followed by specialty training to obtain her orthodontics certificate and masters in dentistry degree. Dr. Lina continues to learn and expand her knowledge via continuing education courses, is an lnvisalign® Certified Provider and a board-certified orthodontist. She always has her patients’ best interests in mind and truly believes her dedication to straightening teeth can improve lives. Moving to Houston has allowed Dr. Lina to be closer to friends and family. In her free time, she can be found practicing yoga, participating in fitness groups, enjoying nature hikes, cooking, and last, but not least, eating!