Christine E. Manning, DDS
After majoring in Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Manning graduated in the top 10% of her class at UTHSC San Antonio Dental School. She’s thankful that she’s been able to work alongside her father and serve the North Shore community since 2011.
When Dr. Manning is not at Normandy Dental, she enjoys spending her time researching and trying new restaurants and rounding up her kiddos and husband to different festivals and parks around town.
Raymond Dao, DDS
Dr. Raymond Dao grew up in Southern California, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from San Diego State University. He began his professional career in pharmaceutical research but soon discovered a deeper calling in patient care, leading him to pursue dentistry. He went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University, College of Dentistry.
Dr. Dao’s approach to dentistry centers around creating a welcoming environment, truly listening to his patients’ needs, and delivering high-quality, compassionate care. He is passionate about his work and values building honest, long-lasting relationships with his patients.
He is trained in biomimetic dentistry, a science-based approach that focuses on preserving and restoring natural tooth structure using materials and techniques that mimic nature. He is also certified in oral sedation, laser dentistry, and Invisalign, and continually advances his clinical knowledge through ongoing education and hands-on workshops.
Now based in Houston, TX, Dr. Dao enjoys exploring the city’s vibrant food scene. Outside the office, he loves to travel, cook, and play both guitar and piano. In his spare time, he DJs House music as a creative outlet. Dr. Dao is happily married and enjoys sharing life’s adventures with his wife.
Tuan C Do, DMD
Dr. Do, who was raised in Houston, Texas, discovered his passion for dentistry while volunteering as a patient for a friend’s dental board examination. This experience inspired him to pursue a career focused on positively impacting others’ lives. He completed his education at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.
At Normandy Dental, Dr. Do takes pride in offering patients a comfortable, straightforward, patient-focused, and enjoyable experience where they feel understood. When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys outdoor activities, reading, and quality time with his wife, two sons, and close friends.
Rahul Gandhi, DMD
Dr. Rahul Gandhi treats patients that need IV sedation, better known to patients as “Sleep Dentistry.” He performs conscious sedation for the practice for the removal of wisdom teeth, complicated extractions and complicated implant placement. He also performs biopsies for suspicious areas of the mouth.
Dr. Gandhi received his degree of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and a Certificate of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2001. He finished an internship in OMFS at the University of Kentucky to further his education. Dr. Gandhi completed a General Practice Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. Dr. Gandhi practices General Dentistry with a focus on Oral Surgery and IV Sedation. He is certified in Parenteral Conscious Sedation, Enteral Sedation, Intramuscular Sedation and Nitrous Oxide Sedation.
Dr. Gandhi is married to Shefali and they have two adorable boys. He moved to Sugar Land shortly after finishing his residency.
Kamran Shaikh DDS, MS
Dr. Kamran Shaikh earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the New York University College of Dentistry. He went on to do a hospital-based residency at the University of Louisville. After practicing general dentistry for a couple years, Dr. Shaikh returned to the University of Louisville to pursue his passion of being an orthodontist while also earning his Master’s degree in Oral Biology.
Dr. Shaikh is experienced in the treatment of complex surgical orthodontic cases for adults, as well as early interceptive orthodontic therapy for children, and traditional comprehensive orthodontic treatment of teenagers.