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Meet David C. Montz, DDS, Your Dentist in Pearland, TX

Dr. David C. Montz is a general and cosmetic dentist in private practice for over 26 years with offices in Pearland and Friendswood, Texas. Dr. Montz is a long-time resident of Friendswood and was a honors graduate of Friendswood High School (class of 1987). Upon graduation from Texas A&M University ’90 with a BS in Biomedical Science, he attended the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston where he graduated with honors earning a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree (DDS). He completed a one year residency program at UTSD and received the post graduate Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. Dr. Montz is dedicated to providing his patients with the best, most advanced care and customer service that dentistry has to offer. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Greater Houston Dental Society, the Crown Council and the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Montz has earned the coveted Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry distinction, something only 7% of dentists in the world attain. He has earned accolades in many peer-voted publications including H Magazine, Houstonia, and Texas Monthly consistently naming him as one of the top dentists in the Greater Houston area and Texas. He was selected and served as a dentist evaluator for Clinical Research Associates, a non-profit organization that researches, evaluates and reports on dental materials, devices and concepts. His dental practice was recognized and awarded the Crown Council 2018 National Dental Team of the Year Award. Dr. Montz also serves on the Dentist Peer Review Committee and Legislative Committee with the Greater Houston Dental Society.

Dr. Montz currently serves on the Friendswood ISD Board of Trustees as Vice President, a position he has held for over twelve years and earned Master Trustee honors from the Texas Association of School Boards. He has also served as member and Vice Chairman of the City of Friendswood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for over 10 years. Dr. Montz also is a founding member and serves on the Texas A&M University Biomedical Science Advisory Board, and he served as a Vice President of the Friendswood Mustang Booster Club.

Dr. Montz volunteered his time for over 20 years with activities that involved his four children, mostly in youth sports, and served continuously as a volunteer coach for soccer, baseball, and basketball. In addition, Dr. Montz served as a board member and President of Friendswood Soccer Club, and he was one of five founding board members of Space City FC soccer club (now HTX soccer club) serving as Vice President for many years. Outside of his dental practice and community activities, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, being ‘Poppy’ and enjoying his grandson, as well as enjoying strength-training, gardening, and traveling.

Meet Michael J. Maher, DDS

Dr. Michael Maher, a dentist in Pearland, TX, grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, where he graduated as valedictorian at Parkview Baptist High School, and magna cum laude from Louisiana State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. He then attended the Louisiana State University Health Sciences School of Dentistry (LSUSD) in New Orleans, LA, earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2011. While at LSUSD Dr. Maher earned numerous honors and scholarships as a top student in his class including the Academy of General Dentistry’s Senior Student Award.

In 2012, he received a postgraduate certificate in general dentistry after completing a one-year residency program at Louisiana State University Health System Surgical Facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During his residency, Dr. Maher studied advanced techniques in all areas of comprehensive and cosmetic dentistry; he also received formal training and certification in all levels of sedation dentistry.

Dr. Maher’s interest in dentistry began in high school, and he enjoys the ability to combine his loves of science and working with his hands. Dr. Maher always strives to provide optimal care with maximum comfort for every one of his patients.

Professional interests include comprehensive care of patients, from improving overall oral health and function to improving smile aesthetics. His desire to be a constant student has driven him to continually pursue advances in new techniques and technology through his time as a resident and continuing education courses.

Dr. Maher is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. His passion for dentistry has extended into mission trips to Mexico and Haiti, where he has performed dental work in remote areas. In his free time, Dr. Maher enjoys playing tennis and golf, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Meet Dr. Nathalie C. Dunwody, DDS

Dr. Nathalie C. Dunwody was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, graduating from Eastwood High School with honors and in the top ten of her class in 2005. She then graduated summa cum laude and with honors from Texas Tech University in 2009 with a BS degree in biology. She then moved to Houston and earned her DDS degree from The University of Texas School of Dentistry. During dental school, Dr. Dunwody was a member of the Dean’s List of Excellence, and she served as President of both the Psi Omega Dental Fraternity and the local chapter of the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association. She also earned the American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award, was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, and received The Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award. She also fiercely competed with her classmates at every annual Dental Olympics, rain or shine.

In June 2014, she successfully earned a postgraduate certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry by completing a 12-month residency program (coincidentally, this is the same program Dr. Montz completed in 1997). This residency program afforded her extensive training in cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations, dentures, and much more.

Dr. Dunwody first became interested in dentistry at the young age of 9, when she knocked her front tooth out while playing on a set of monkey bars! This event, which seemed dire at the time (and for the next 15 years!), inspired her ambition to become the best dentist she can be, and to strive to treat her patients as wonderfully as she was treated throughout her tough dental journey. Dr. Dunwody knows the importance of staying up-to-date with the ever-evolving field of dentistry, which is why she is very connected and involved. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Greater Houston Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Dunwody volunteers her time with events such as Give Kids a Smile and Project Saving Smiles, both which are dedicated to providing to children who would otherwise have no exposure to dental care. She has also attended Texas Missions of Mercy events, and plans to serve at many more. Since moving to Pearland, she has become an active member of her new church family, as well as her Crossfit family, where she exercises several (okay, usually only 2–3) times a week.

When she’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Dunwody and her husband, Jared, spend all of their time and energy on their dachshund-mix dog-child, Marty McFly.

Meet Dr. Macie Long

Dr. Macie Long was born and raised in Pearland and graduated from Pearland High School in 2014. She attended Texas A&M University where she graduated magma cum laude and earned a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2018. Dr. Long completed her dental education and training at the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston and was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry senior student award. While at UTSD, Dr. Long earned certificates in laser dentistry and Invisalign.

Dr. Long’s interest in dentistry arose while in college. After figuring out her original plan to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering was not for her, she was invited to shadow our very own Dr. Montz. It was shadowing Dr. Montz and Dr. Maher that made Dr. Long realize her passion for the field of dentistry, so joining their team is something she is very excited about!

Dr. Long believes that every person and every smile is unique, and she strives to provide personalized care for her patients. She values the link between oral health and overall health and is dedicated to providing a comfortable, happy experience for all of her patients.

Staying up to date on the latest and greatest techniques and technology is important to Dr. Long. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Laser Dentistry. She also serves as a Delegate for the Academy of General Dentistry and is a Lone Star Dental Conference committee member for the Texas Academy of General Dentistry.

In her free time, Dr. Long enjoys being at the beach, snowboarding, and spending time with family. Her favorite hobby is riding horses, and she participates in an event called reining. She has a horse named Luke and a pesky miniature mule named Sir Kevin. Additionally, she has an Australian Shepherd dog-child named Tate. Dr. Long is married to her high school sweetheart, Drew, and they will be welcoming their first baby in February 2024.

Dr. Long is excited about serving the community that she grew up in and looks forward to treating you and your family’s oral health care needs.

Meet Dr. Andréa Varesic, DDS, Periodontist Specialist

Dr. Andrea Varesic, Periodontist Specialist in Pearland was born in Croatia and has spent most of her life in the Houston area. After graduating from Naperville North High School in 1986, she attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology. While in college, she was on the Dean’s list and a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She and Dr. Montz became friends during college, when they worked together at a summer job in Friendswood.

Dr. Varesic graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston—Dental Branch (UTHSC) with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1994. While in dental school, Dr. Varesic tutored students in basic and dental sciences. She was honored as a freshman by Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society (OKU) and initiated into the society in her senior year for having maintained her academic top 10% status. The Academy of Operative Dentistry also awarded her their outstanding student award. In 1997, Dr. Varesic completed her three year residency in Periodontics receiving a specialty certificate and a Master’s of Science degree from UTHSC. Her research was in molecular biology in association with MD Anderson Hospital. Currently she is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, and the Texas Dental Association.

Dr. Varesic has worked with Dr. Montz providing specialty periodontal care to his patients since he began his practice in Pearland. Dr. Varesic and her husband, Richard, reside in Clear Lake with their two sons, Cooper and Bodie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and playing on the beach in Galveston, where they have a beach house.