Meet the Team

Dr. Steven Chen may have grown up in San Jose, CA, but don't worry, he is a native Texan, having been born in Dallas. 

He attended UC Berkeley in California where he received his B.S. degree. He went on to dental school at Midwestern University in Arizona and received his DMD in 2015.

Dr. Chen enjoys being a dentist for kids of all ages, but he especially enjoys babies first visits. This allows him the opportunity to help make a trip to the dentist an enjoyable experience that will hopefully lead to a lifetime of great oral hygiene habits. It also lets him educate the parent and answer any questions mom or dad have.

Being a dentist at a practice that focuses just on kids, Dr. Chen finds it exciting to watch patients grow from toddler into teenagers.

Dr. Diyora Amanova was born and grew up in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. She moved to the United States as a kid in 2006. She later went on to earned her degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago.

Dr. Amanova knew she always wanted to be in healthcare and shadowed many different fields. When she spent time with a dentist, she knew she found her passion. She went on to earn her DMD from the prestigious University of Chicago at Illinois College of Dentistry.

She enjoys working with kids since she is able to improve their oral health while making their smile shine. She is committed to creating a positive experience to ease kids anxieties about going to the dentist. 

Dr. Jessica Covarrubias was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and grew up in California. 

She went to La Sierra University for a Bachelors degree in Health Care Management with a minor in Biology. After graduation it didn't take her long to realize she wanted to be in the medical field and went onto Loma Linda University school of Dentistry.

After graduation, she knew she wanted to work with kids. Dr. Covarrubias enjoys that she is able to spend most of her efforts in prevention of dental issues by teaching good oral hygiene habits at an early age. 

Though she is not a native Texan, her husband and her feel that have found home in the Lone Star State and are trying to get the rest of her family to join them. 

When asked why she likes kids dentistry, Dr. Covarrubias says "Kiddos are just so much fun! I love joking with them and helping them have the best possible experience, especially if I can reverse any previously traumatizing experiences from another office."

Dr. Covarrubias is a member of the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. 

Lori may have been born and raised in Kansas, but she considers herself a true Texan. You can always count on Lori to greet you with a big smile. She enjoys being part of the MD4K team. Being able to see the cutest little beings on a daily basis is a big plus of her job!

Crystal joined Midland Dentistry 4 Kids in 2021 as receptionist and has now transitioned into the role of Community Relations Specialist. 

One of her favorite parts about her position is working with community organizations to help the families they serve access needed preventative dental care and oral health resources for their children. Crystal is able to help both children and their parents learn how to make great oral health habits fun! 

If you are interested in learning more about how your community organization can partner with Midland Dentistry 4 Kids, please send Crystal an email at crystalmeza@midlanddentistry4kids.com.