Dr. Anisha Sebastian
Hi, I’m Dr. Anisha! Having been born and bred in the heart of Los Angeles, I am so excited to make the great state of Texas my new home! I feel so grateful to be able to wake up every day to practice this incredible profession of bringing confidence and happiness to people through their smiles.
My dental journey started at the University of Southern California for my undergraduate education. I continued on to UC San Francisco where I obtained my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and ultimately ended up back in the Trojan family at USC, where I completed my final residency in Orthodontics. I am truly honored to be a part of the Thrive team and can’t wait to help make your dream smile a reality!
One of my greatest passions in life is dancing (currently in a Salsa and Viennese Waltz mood these days!). I discovered my love for dance when I started dancing in college. It’s also how I met my soon-to-be-husband! My other greatest love is traveling. My secret personal goal in life is to visit at least one new country every year for the rest of my life (I’m on a 5-year streak so far – let’s see how I do!).
Dr. Shen
Dr. Shenouda Abdelshahed obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Cairo University in Egypt in 2012. He moved to the USA and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2021.
Dr. Shen is fully committed to his patients’ smiles, and that means keeping his mind and skills sharp! It is his firm belief that to be the best in the dental industry, you must take a lifelong approach to learning and education.
He believes that he can make a difference in patients’ lives by offering the patient an opportunity to be active in their treatment decision process, educating them as to how they can maintain a healthy smile for life, and help patients have not only a healthy mouth but a healthy body.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Shen enjoys spending time with his wife Tina; in their free time, they love traveling and hiking. make each day great, something specific I am grateful for, a daily affirmation, and three amazing things that happened! It really helps set the tone for the rest of my day, and promotes positive thinking.
Dr. Liu
Hi, I’m Dr. Clara Liu. I grew up in the suburbs of NYC, and I’m excited to be part of the DFW community!
My journey in dentistry started when I was an undergrad at Cornell University. I was a volunteer interpreter/translator for dental mission trips serving underserved areas in upstate NY. I became increasingly passionate about dentistry after seeing the positive impact dentists had serving patients and their larger community. My mission is “Always striving to make you smile happily and confidently.”
I went on to finish dental school at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and later finished my residency at Mount Sinai/Queens General Hospital in NYC. I lived and worked in NYC since residency before transitioning to Dallas, TX, with my family.
Outside the office, I enjoy hiking, biking, chasing sunsets, and exploring DFW with my friends and family.
Dr. Leem
Hi, I’m Dr. Mike Leem! I was born in South Korea but spent most of my life in Dallas. I’m very excited to be your dentist at Thrive Dental & Orthodontics!
I earned my Bachelor’s in Biology from The University of Texas at Dallas. I continued my education at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, where I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
I’ve always wanted to pursue a career where I can help people. When I was in college, I had the opportunity to go on a dental mission trip and saw how dentists provided instant gratification for patients who came with dental pain. It was incredibly fulfilling to see the role that a dentist can play in improving the lives of an entire community. That’s when my dental journey began.
As a dentist, I am passionate about educating my patients on the importance of maintaining good oral health. Also, I strive to take compassionate care of all my patients like they are my family. I enjoy connecting with my patients, listening to their needs, and helping them recover to their best oral health.
Outside of dentistry, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our dog, Bomi, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and watching basketball.
