Our Team
We love what we do. That’s why we are always smiling! We know how to have fun and be professional while taking care of you. We also make sure that you have a great time while you are with us. Our orthodontic assistants who help Dr. Amin Movahhedian and Dr. Hamed Vaziri are all Registered Dental Assistants, RDA. This means that they have completed specialized formal education and have passed grueling examinations.
Dr. Amin Movahhedian
I love the way orthodontics combines physics and dentistry to create a unique science that is dynamic and flexible in nature. It makes it a specialty that is perfectly suited to me. The connections that I make with my patients while we work toward beautiful smiles are rewarding. I meet so many fascinating individuals and learn from each of them.
Dr. Hamed Vaziri
I love my career as an orthodontist. It is the combination of art and science which suits my character very well. It also gives me the chance to see many amazing individuals on a daily basis. I get to know them, be a part of their lives and help them achieve their dream smile. In my opinion, a smile is what connects us together and that is why I love to create beautiful smiles.
Cailyn
Master of Disasters - District Manager
I was born and raised in Spring, Texas. I absolutely love to see people smile and being a part of AvA Orthodontics allows me to accomplish that. I take pride in the work I do and enjoy meeting new people! I am a huge animal lover and sports fan. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, baking, spending time with family and friends, and running with my Dalmatian, Colt.
Leslie
Master of Disaster - Office Manager
I have lived in Texas my whole life where everything is bigger including the smiles! Being a part of such an amazing team at AvA Orthodontics has allowed me the opportunity to help transform patients’ smiles. Outside of work I have my hands full with my fiancé and 3-year-old son Issac, who loves any zoo or farm animal. I enjoy fishing and riding jet skis out on the lake, barbecuing with family and friends, cooking, and shopping for new home décor. I’m so grateful for my second family at AvA.
Jami
Master of Disaster - Office Manager
My favorite part about working at AvA Orthodontics is walking into a positive atmosphere every day and seeing the patients' confidence grow throughout treatment. When I’m not having fun at work you can find me at the park cheering on my niece and nephew at their soccer games or wandering around Houston with my family trying to find new adventures!
Melissa
Jack of All Trades - Treatment Coordinator
I’m so grateful to be a part of such an amazing team at AvA Orthodontics. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is getting to know our patients and supporting them through every step of their journey towards a dream smile.
Outside of the office, I like to spend my time trying out new spots in Houston but can’t go wrong with staying at home and binge watching some of my favorite shows along with my preferred snacks.
P.S I’m always ready to chat, feel free to say hi when you’re in the office!
Kimberly
Smile Squad - Clinical Assistant
I am thrilled to be a part of Ava Orthodontics! I have always had a passion for dentistry and would not want to grow in that field anywhere else. The best part is seeing how excited patients get when starting their journey and ending it.
Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my daughter, friends and family. I love to travel and experience new things with the people I love!
Kassandra
Smile Squad - Clinical Assistant
I was born in Florida and raised in Texas. I love being a part of AvA Orthodontics, it’s a very fun work environment!
My favorite part about working at AvA is the connections that I am able to build with patients and the different outcomes of everyone’s treatment.
Outside of the office I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy shopping, traveling, going to the movies and relaxing on my time off.
Bettina
Smile Squad - Clinical Assistant
I am grateful for being a part of AvA Orthodontics! What I love is seeing patients' reactions to how their teeth look after their treatment is done and that every day is a new learning opportunity for me in the office. Outside of the office, I absolutely love eating sushi and being with my fiancée! I also enjoy watching sports, especially the rockets; basketball is my favorite sport to watch!
Jasmine
Smile Squad - Clinical Assistant
I've always had a passion for dentistry. I am so excited about the growth and knowledge that I have gained being an assistant at AvA Orthodontics. I'm thankful I can be a part of our patients NEW smile journey! In my free time, I enjoy going fishing with my family, long night rodeos, and driving my Jeep down to the beach.
Chubby McChubberson
Fun Coordinator
I like to chill with patients and parents. I avoid the clinical part at all times, that's just too much work. In my free time, I like to take funny pictures with patients and dance with my co-workers. All the patients love me for my great looks and killer dance moves!