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"Our mission at Weslaco & La Joya Pediatric Dentistry is to provide exceptional, compassionate, and comprehensive pediatric dental care in a safe, cheerful environment. We are committed to fostering positive dental attitudes, empowering families through preventive education, and nurturing healthy, confident smiles for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs throughout the Rio Grande Valley."

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Meet Our Doctors

Board Certified Pediatric Dentists

Expert specialists dedicated to your child's oral health

Dr. Daniel F. Mego

Dr. Daniel F. Mego, DDS

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Education

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery β€” Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, CA
  • Residency in AEGD β€” UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
  • Residency in Pediatric Dentistry β€” Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY

Licensure & Certification

  • Board-Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Dental Board License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Nitrous Permit and Level 2-Moderate Enteral Sedation Permit
  • Staff privileges with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Driscoll Children's Hospital

Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Rio Grande Valley Dental Society
Dr. Kemia Okumatsu Wendfeldt

Dr. Kemia Okumatsu Wendfeldt, DDS

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Education

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery β€” UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA
  • Residency in Pediatric Dentistry β€” UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

Licensure & Certification

  • Board-Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Dental Board License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Nitrous Permit and Level 2-Moderate Enteral Sedation Permit
  • Staff privileges with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Driscoll Children's Hospital

Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Rio Grande Valley Dental Society
Dr. James Jarema

Dr. James Jarema, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Education

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine β€” Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency in General Practice β€” Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY
  • Residency in Pediatric Dentistry β€” Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY

Licensure & Certification

  • Board-Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Dental Board License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Nitrous Permit and Level 2-Moderate Enteral Sedation Permit
  • Staff privileges with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Driscoll Children's Hospital

Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • Rio Grande Valley Dental Society
Meet our team
Our pediatric dental team
What Parents Say

Trusted by Rio Grande Valley Families

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Two Convenient Locations

Serving families throughout the Rio Grande Valley

Schedule Your Child's First Visit Today

Establishing a dental home by age 1 helps your child build confidence and maintain healthy teeth. We recommend scheduling a morning appointment when children tend to be rested and cooperative.

Weslaco Office

1525 East 6th Street
Suite B
Weslaco, TX

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Office Hours

Monday - Thursday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
SaturdayBy Appointment Only
SundayClosed
La Joya Office

Mesquite Plaza
730 E. Expressway 83
Suite 13, La Joya, TX

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Office Hours

Monday - Thursday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
SaturdayBy Appointment Only
SundayClosed