Meet Dr. DeLaPaz and Dr. Nafi, in Harker Heights
Dental Images
At Dental Images, Dr. DeLaPaz and Dr. Nafi are dedicated to providing dental care that's tailored to each smile's needs. We take the time to focus on the individual patient and get to know them to provide truly personalized care. Dr. DeLaPaz is highly trained and injector-certified for BOTOX® treatment. We pay close attention to details to provide precise diagnoses and dental care. Our dentists are passionate about modern technology and the improvements it yields to dentistry. We care about offering results-driven treatment plans that enhance the health and beauty of patients' smiles.
Read more about our dentists below!
Dr. Dacen DeLaPaz, D.D.S.
Owner/Dentist
Dr. Dacen DeLaPaz has been practicing dentistry in Central Texas since 1987. He attended the University of North Texas for his undergraduate degree prior to Baylor College of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. He then completed a year long proctorship in implant restorations.
Dr. DeLaPaz is a member of the Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association and the Central Texas Dental Society (past president). He has been an Invisalign® provider since 2003 and continuously strives to stay on the cutting-edge of the latest advancements in the field of dentistry.
He is active in his community as a volunteer in local theatre, as well as a participant of numerous community based charitable organizations. Dr. DeLaPaz is an avid golfer. He and his wife, Annette, have been married since 1988, and they have two sons, Presley and Pierson.
Dr. Khadija Nafi
Dr. Khadija Nafi earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. While in dental school, she was given the prestigious Dean’s Clinician Award for her comprehensive patient care and mastery of clinical skills.
Building upon her educational foundation, Dr. Nafi pursued a competitive residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the Olin E. Teague Veteran’s Center in Temple, Texas. This intensive program provided her with a wealth of experience across various specialized areas of dentistry, including restorative procedures such as fillings, fixed and removable prosthodontics encompassing crown and bridge work, oral surgery, periodontics, esthetic dentistry, implantology and sedation.
One of Dr. Nafi's distinguishing traits lies in her ability to customize treatment plans according to individual needs. This personalized approach empowers patients by offering a clear comprehension of available options and projected outcomes, establishing a collaborative partnership between her and her patients.
Dr. Nafi is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Dr. Nafi enjoys spending quality time with her family, husband and two little boys. She loves being out in nature, camping, hiking and trying out new local restaurants.