Dr. Fowzia Hakym, DDS, DMD

Dr. Fowzia Hakym, DDS, DMD, began her dental education in Manila before she built a career in the United States. Her work has taken her from Houston to California’s Silicon Valley and back to Texas. She now has more than 30 years of experience in dentistry.

Dr. Hakym earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines. She later continued her studies at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree there in 1992.

Her years at the Texas dental school brought several academic honors. She appeared on the National Dean’s List and received recognition through the All-American Scholars Awards. She also earned an award from the Southwest Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This was an academic honor and does not confirm a formal specialty in oral surgery.

California became the next stage of her career. Dr. Hakym established a cosmetic dental practice in the Silicon Valley area. That experience helped develop her interest in dental appearance, smile balance, and the connection between healthy teeth and normal function. She later returned to Houston and continued her work in dentistry.

Doctor Hakym has also completed further professional education. Her areas of study include occlusion, dental aesthetics, full-mouth rehabilitation, root canal care, Invisalign, and dental lasers. Occlusion refers to the way the upper and lower teeth meet. Problems in this area can affect comfort, tooth wear, and jaw function.

Her professional background combines general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry. Cosmetic care focuses on the appearance of teeth and smiles. Restorative care helps repair damage and improve dental function. Dr. Hakym’s education in both areas allows her to consider appearance, comfort, and oral health when she assesses a patient’s needs.

Public professional records list her as a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Houston Methodist has also reported an affiliation with Houston Methodist Hospital. Some directory pages connect her name with oral and maxillofacial surgery. However, no public record reviewed confirms an oral surgery residency or board certification. Dentistry remains her most accurate professional classification, with cosmetic dentistry as a documented area of interest.

Houston Dental Care currently features Dr. Hakym on its staff page. Older records place her at The Dental Center in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, but that office now appears permanently closed. Patients should contact Houston Dental Care to confirm her current appointment schedule and practice location before a visit.