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21 years experience

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About

Originally from Vancouver, WA, Dr. Hooty Alayan has been in private practice at Great Oaks Dentistry in Round Rock, Texas, since 2004. He believes in providing excellent care to his patients and making them feel like part of the family. He also understands the universal desire for a beautiful smile, and has focused his post-doctorate training, in part, on cosmetic dentistry. Beyond that, he has sought to better his education and his understanding of neuromuscular dentistry, to ensure that his patients receive the best care for TMD/TMJ.

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Does Dr. Hooty Alayan, DDS, MAGD, FLVI accept insurance?

Dr. Hooty Alayan, DDS, MAGD, FLVI accepts Ameritas, Aetna, Cigna and more. Enter your insurance details on Opencare to check coverage.

Education & Certifications

Education
Education
DDS
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Certification
Certification
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Jul 29, 2002

Most Helpful Reviews
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  • Reviewed on March 16th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Hooty and his staff were very friendly and professional. I found him to be very thorough in his exam and he explained everything very well. His staff was patient, considerate, and gentle. The billing portion was also easy. The staff took care to research and explain my insurance benefits and out-of-pocket costs. The new patient appointment did require a lot of forms to be filled out, so I'd recommend arriving 15 mins early. There are also no TVs to watch while you get your teeth cleaned, which I didn't mind (the cleaning itself was pretty quick) but may provide a distraction if you get anxious at the dentist. Very happy with my experience!
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  • Reviewed on February 27th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Had a very good experience meeting with Dr. Hooty and his wonderful team. They were all very informative and the nicest staff ever. Dr Hooty explained everything he saw and educated me on things I had never thought of before. Believe it or not, was a wonderful experience at the dentist office. Thank you Great Oaks dentistry!!
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  • Reviewed on February 25th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    I really enjoyed working with Dr. Alayan and his whole staff. They are friendly, knowledgeable and did everything possible to make sure I was comfortable and understood what was happening. Very personalized appointment and treatment plan.
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  • Reviewed on January 16th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Good service, very thorough and took time to explain my dental health and treatment options. New patient forms via their online portal did not save/work, so I had to fill them out twice which is a negative, but hopefully that's a glitch and not the norm.
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  • Reviewed on January 15th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    The second I walked into the office, everyone was so welcoming and inviting! My hygienist and Dentist were both informative and gentle, and they do take into consideration your feelings about the dentist (if fearful or what). The office was very inviting as well! They were undergoing some new software kinks, but that didn’t stop them from being great.
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  • Reviewed on December 11th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr Alayan and his staff were great! I was nervous going to a new dentist. Everyone was welcoming and made the new patient process easy. Dr Alayan was very gentle, quick and efficient. He was able to complete everything I needed and a filling repair in same visit. I made a follow up appointment and have found a new dentist! I recommend this practice.
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  • Reviewed on December 10th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Hooty was extremely professional and non-judgmental. I hadn't been to a dentist in over 20 years, and he explained everything I needed in detail, and it was affordable!
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  • Reviewed on November 20th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Hooty was extremely thorough and professional. He noticed I needed a small filling due to a chip on my molar, and we got it done all in my first visit!
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  • Reviewed on November 5th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    How do you leave a 5 star review after a root canal? If you see Dr Hooty you'll know how. The whole staff is kind and efficient. My whole procedure was quick and literally painless. The payment options are explained up front so there are no surprises. I have found my new dental family! Many thanks to Dora, Karen, and Dr. Hooty.
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  • Reviewed on October 24th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I had put off going to the dentist for years. Which caused my teeth to suffer dearly. Dr. Hooty Ayalan was able to help me make a plan to get me back on track to having healthy teeth. The staff was amazing at making me feel comfortable and helping me through the anxiety of going to the dentist. Would definitely recommend and will be going back for future visits.
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  • Reviewed on August 15th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Very comforting staff and they were easy to work with to schedule when the appointment time I had requested was already filled. I ended up having to get a filling the next day and they made the crown in house-day of the appointment!
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  • Reviewed on August 7th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    They helped me with my daughter during my cleaning! And they are willing to work with me on the appointment for the work I need so it aligns with my budget.
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  • Reviewed on July 31st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I had an amazing ext with this office. I called because I was hoping to find someone that could give me a cleaning without x-rays due to personal desires to avoid them. The lady at the front desk was so kind to explain that legally they have to take some but that they could do the minimum amount for my peace of mind. THEN they held my little girl who has horrible separation anxiety while I got my x-rays and went just above and beyond. The cleaning was probably the most thorough cleaning I've ever gotten! I'm so glad I got in today!
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  • Reviewed on July 9th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I was able to find a dentist to meet my needs through Opencare. Then I checked reviews and found Dr. Hooty had great reviews. I was able to get my filling and crown all in the same day! He was wonderful and so was his staff! They helped me find CareCredit which helped me pay for the procedure!
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  • Reviewed on June 27th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Everyone was super nice! The receptionist started off my great journey, she was kind and helpful. Dr. Hooty (not part of the Blowfish) was excellent. He explained everything so well I didn’t have a lot of questions, and he explained everything in layman terms (no dictionary needed) Laurie was awesome as well, she took care of me before and after the doctor. Great visit, I will be back.
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  • Reviewed on March 5th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Very friendly staff, I love the vibe & I learned a lot. :)
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  • Reviewed on February 26th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Very good the dentist was very thorough and explained everything well. Very good bedside manner you don’t usually find that with dentist
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  • Reviewed on February 26th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Friendly staff, very knowledgeable, and informative visit!
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  • Reviewed on February 12th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Very good experience, from the receptionist, the dental assistant and the doctor. They explained everything and were very upfront with costs, etc. the doctor was knowledgeable and kind.
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  • Reviewed on February 9th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Hooty and staff were amazing. Everyone is pleasant and truly care about their patients and their well being.
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  • Reviewed on January 30th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    From the moment I arrived until I left, I was treated with exceptional service. I am happy that I have found my dentist. Thank you opencare for helping me.
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  • Reviewed on January 13th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    He showed me pictures of my cavities and explained the procedure to fix them. After it was done, he showed me after pictures of my healthy teeth! Super informative.
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  • Reviewed on December 16th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    He was nice but I didn’t like that a simple cleaning appointment took 2 hours.
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  • Reviewed on December 4th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Everyone was very nice! Great experience.
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  • Reviewed on November 21st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Great experience. Dr. Alatan was extremely professional and courteous as well as his staff. He taught me a lot about dental health and how to protect my teeth and gums
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  • Reviewed on November 19th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Best dentist I’ve been too... and i hate the dentist as most do. Reception, fantastic. Nurses, fantastic, dentist, fantastic!
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  • Reviewed on November 11th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Great experience the staff is very knowledgeable
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  • Reviewed on November 7th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Overall it was fine. Didn't go into a lot of details, I feel BC I am pregnant and they were limited on what could be done
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  • Reviewed on November 6th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Great experience very friendly staff and very easy to work with
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  • Reviewed on October 29th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Great experience. Everyone was really nice from the front desk to the dental hygienists to the doctor.
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