About Luma Dental
Dentistry that listens
before it drills.
Luma began in 2012 as a two-chair practice on South Congress with one simple idea: people take better care of their teeth when someone takes the time to explain. Three clinics later, that’s still how we work.
Est. 2012
Caring for Austin smiles
Years caring for Austin
Neighborhood clinics
Clinicians & hygienists
Patients cared for
“I wanted a practice I’d send my own family to—one where every X-ray gets explained.”
Dr. Anna Carter, founder
Our story
Two chairs on South Congress
and a lot of good questions.
Dr. Anna Carter opened Luma after a decade in practices that felt rushed. She kept it small on purpose: longer appointments, plain-language explanations and a written plan before any work began.
Word spread, one neighbor at a time. Today we’re three clinics and fourteen clinicians—still keeping the promise that nobody leaves the chair confused.
2012
Opened with two chairs on South Congress
2016
Added in-house orthodontics and same-day crowns
2019
Mueller clinic opens its doors
2023
Westlake joins, with a dedicated implant suite
Accredited & affiliated
Austin Dental Society
Central Texas Smile Alliance
State-Licensed Clinicians
Clear Aligner Certified
Digital Dentistry Studio
Gum Health Specialists
What we believe
Four promises we keep,
at every single visit.
They’re not slogans on a wall. They’re how we schedule, how we talk and how we decide what treatment you actually need.
Listen first
Your first visit starts with a conversation, not a chair. We ask what’s bothering you before we look.
Price before treatment
Every plan comes with a written estimate and your insurance share. No surprise bills weeks later.
Conservative by default
If a filling can wait or be avoided, we’ll say so. Healthy enamel doesn’t grow back.
Calm is clinical
Nitrous at no extra charge, noise-canceling headphones and a stop signal we always honor.
The team
Fourteen people,
one way of practicing.
Meet a few of the clinicians you’ll see most. Every Texas license number is public and verifiable through the state board.
Founder & lead dentist
Dr. Anna Carter
General dentist · DDS, UT Health San Antonio
“The best dentistry is the kind you understand. If I can’t explain why you need something in plain English, you probably don’t need it yet.”
DDS · TX LIC. 21844
Dr. Marcus Adeyemi
Periodontist · Implant surgery
DDS MS · TX LIC. 24903
Dr. Priya Raman
Orthodontist · Invisalign
DMD MS · TX LIC. 23166
Kenji Sato
Registered dental hygienist
RDH · TX LIC. 19722
Our clinics
Three neighborhoods,
one standard of care.
South Congress
Flagship
1420 S Congress Ave, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78704
Mon–Thu 7am–7pm · Fri–Sat 8am–2pm
Ready when you are