Dr. Kalli Elliott Hale
Dr. Kalli Hale was born and raised in Anderson, Texas, and grew up on a small farm. She did her undergraduate and master’s studies at Texas A&M University and graduated from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. She comes from an entire family of dentists (both parents, husband, and sister) which has been a huge blessing over the years.
Dr. Hale is passionate about how our teeth affect our systemic health. The link between chronic jaw infections, periodontal disease, and subsequent heart problems is not something she takes lightly. Her training in obstructive sleep apnea has transformed both her personal and professional career.
Dr. Hale is a Clinical Advocate for VIVOS Therapeutics and works with dentists around the country to develop clinical protocols for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Her work in pediatric expansion and sleep-disordered breathing catapulted her speaking career and lives by the slogan “We have to stop getting it wrong in our kids”. She is faculty for the Dental Success Network and a key opinion leader for Candid. She travels monthly across the United States and abroad to teach dentists about obstructive sleep apnea.
Dr. Hale and her husband have 3 beautiful children and a labradoodle. When she is not at work, she is busy with her children at go-kart race tracks, dance practice, or cooking at home. She was a competitive piano player growing up and loves that her children are also learning to play. She is married to her high school sweetheart and best friend, Dr. Kyle Hale.
Fun Facts:
- Favorite food: Mexican
- Favorite movie: Elf
- Favorite holiday: Christmas
Dr. Jay Elliott
Dr. Jay Elliott has been making people smile in southeast Houston for over 30 years. After graduating from Texas A&M University in 1976, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas in Houston in 1980. He opened New Teeth Dental Solutions in Houston in 1981.
Since his first implant placement in 1987, Dr. Elliott has had a passion for implant dentistry. He has completed some of the most comprehensive and exclusive dental implant training courses in the world including the maxi-course through the Medical College of Georgia and the United States only 3-year postgraduate implant dentistry course through Loma Linda University.
Dr. Elliott has been fortunate enough to study under some of the pioneers of implant dentistry, among them Dr. Paul Johnson, Dr. Ralph Roberts, and Dr. Hilt Tatum. Dr. Elliott is an Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Elliott met his wife, Tracy, while both were in dental school. They married in 1983 and have 3 daughters – Jackie, Kalli, and Chelsea.
Dr. Kyle Hale
Dr. Kyle Hale received his bachelor’s degree in biology and his Master of Public Health from Texas A&M University. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Dr. Hale is an Affiliate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
He is married to Dr. Kalli Hale and is Dr. Jay Elliott’s son-in-law. He is following in Dr. Elliott’s footsteps in implant and family dentistry and is proud to be a member of the New Teeth Dental Solutions team.
Dr. Brad Jetton
Born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, Dr. Brad Jetton earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Midwestern State University and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. Dr. Jetton practices at both our Houston and League City locations. He provides care in general dentistry as well as implant and orthodontic treatment.
In his free time, Dr. Jetton likes spending time with family and friends and enjoys golfing, playing guitar, and reading.
Dr. Katie Matthys Goldberg
Dr. Katie Goldberg was born and raised in Austin, Texas. Growing up, she competed in swimming, dancing, and horseback riding. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she graduated with a major in biology. She then moved to Houston to attend the University of Texas School of Dentistry. While in dental school, she was an active member of the Texas Association of Women Dentists and the American Student Dental Association.
She is passionate about ensuring each patient is comfortable during their visit and leaves with a wonderful experience. She enjoys being able to educate patients on the link between oral health and systemic health. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, an American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Qualified Dentist, is SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) certified through the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and a certified Invisalign provider. She is trained in NightLase therapy and is one of New Teeth’s airway dentists. Dr. Katie is always staying up to date on the latest in the dental field by attending courses in airway orthodontics, sleep dentistry, biological dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Katie is married to her best friend, Ethan, and they have an adorable Goldendoodle named Willie. When not at work, Dr. Katie enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors, and trying new restaurants in the Houston area.
Dr. Mina Elahidoust
Native-born and raised in Houston, Dr. Mina Elahidoust is a general dentist at New Teeth Dental Solutions. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from the University of Houston and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston. She was awarded the Senior Student Dental Award by the Academy of General Dentistry. She is SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) certified through the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
Dr. Elahidoust is passionate about providing excellent care to her patients and strives to have her patients leave with a positive experience. During her free time, Dr. Elahidoust enjoys playing tennis, exploring new cities and cooking recipes from different types of cuisines.
Dr. Garrett Lipsey
Originally from rural east central Louisiana, Dr. Garrett Lipsey completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the LSU Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry followed by an additional two-year General Practice residency at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. He has received advanced training in hospital and special care dentistry which included experience in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, dentoalveolar trauma, oral surgery, oral implantology, and sedation dentistry.
He began his career in the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas before making the decision to seriously commit his professional life to implant dentistry. After completing over 650 hours of post-graduate implant dentistry training, Dr. Lipsey is now board-eligible and in the process of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. This credential is recognized as a specialty in implant dentistry by the Texas Dental Board.
Dr. Lipsey loves reading, music, traveling, and keeping up with the latest in technology and educational advances.
Dr. Lauren Figge
Dr. Lauren Figge grew up in League City and graduated from Clear Creek High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s in medical sciences from UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas.
Dr. Figge works to provide her patients with the best possible care while making their experience as comfortable as possible. She values an evidence-based and conservative approach to dentistry and is passionate about helping her patients improve and maintain their oral health.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Figge loves to spend time outdoors playing tennis and running. She also enjoys trying new recipes and restaurants, and traveling with her husband. They have an Australian Shepherd named Rufus.