A native of Austin, Texas, Dr. Christopher Read attended Henderson State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and was a four-year National All-American swimmer. Dr. Read went on to earn his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas where he received numerous awards in cosmetic dentistry with a focus in prosthodontics. He was the recipient of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Award.
Dr. Read is a member of the American Dental Association and was trained under both OCO Biomedical and Zimmer Dental Division in advanced dental implants. Like Dr. Parker and Dr. Nickolas, he is a certified provider of Invisalign and Six Month Smiles orthodontics. Additionally, Dr. Read is a certified Lumineers provider to help our patients create the smiles of their dreams.
Dr. Read met his wife, Tara, at a swim team summer league while they were both in middle school, and they’ve been together ever since. Married in 2005, they have four beautiful, outgoing children: Emma, Owen, Eli, and Austin.
He and his family are active members of their local church, Houston’s First Baptist, where they serve as small group leaders of their Life Bible Study group called Saved 2 Serve. Dr. Read is also involved in an ongoing local mission called Men:Serve, which mobilizes teams of men throughout Houston to serve widows.
A sports fan, Dr. Read follows the University of Texas football team and is a die-hard Longhorn. He enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, kayak fishing, and beekeeping.