Meet the Staff
AFSHEEN M, B.Eng.,
Office Manager
Afsheen is originally from Montreal, Canada and earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree from McGill University in 2001. She has been working at Excel Dental Care dba EDC Smiles since it first opened in 2009. Besides interacting with patients, she enjoys seeing how changing a patient’s smile transforms their lives. Afsheen loves Texas and does not miss the cold snowy Canadian winters! In her spare time, Afsheen enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
FAVORITE DENTAL TOOL: CREST ORAL B GENIUS TOOTHBRUSH
FATIMA
Patient/Insurance Coordinator
Fatima graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has been working as a Patient / Insurance coordinator since 2015. One of the many things she enjoys about this profession is that she loves helping people and building relationships to make them feel as comfortable as possible.
She enjoys traveling, watching movies, trying out different kinds of foods and places, and spending time with family and friends!
FIRUZA, B.S.H.D.F.S
Dental Hygienist
Firuza moved from New York to Dallas after graduated New York University School of Dentistry in 2020. She loves being a hygienist, her everyday quote: “I will provide the best care and environment to ensure that you have a comfortable experience during your hygiene treatments. I also value staying educated and up to date on the newest developments in dentistry and dental health”. In her spate time, she enjoys traveling, discovering new restaurants, and exercising at the gym, spending time with her husband and daughter, and their Bengal cat “Tyson”!
FAVORITE DENTAL TOOL: FLOSS! I have to practice what I preach to my patients!
JOEL, R.D.A.
Dental Assistant
Joel’s interest in dentistry began after he became a patient of Excel Dental Care in 2012. After he graduated Independence High School in 2016 he began to shadow Dr. Mughal. Soon after he received his RDA license and has been working with Excel Dental Care since. He is currently pursuing his Bachelors degree in Biology at the University of North Texas. Joel plans on going to dental school and eventually opening his own practice in the future.
In his free time he enjoys going to the gym and spending time with family.
FAVORITE DENTAL TOOL: PROXY BRUSHES
ALICIA M., R.D.A.
Dental Assistant
Alicia has been in the dental field for over 15 years and has always had a heart for healthcare. She lives in McKinney with her husband Joey and son Jackson and their dog Pepper. She enjoys music, gardening and spending time with her grandmother.
FAVORITE DENTAL TOOL: SONICARE BRUSH AND SUPERFLOSS!
JAILENE
Dental Assistant
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Are You Ready to Smile With Confidence Again?
We take great pride in our ability to provide you and your family with exceptional general dentistry in a calm and relaxing environment. With a friendly and qualified team, leading-edge dental technology, and a beautiful new office designed around your comfort and convenience, our goal is to make your dental visits as pleasant as they are effective.