Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Lisa McGriff-Metz aka "Dr. Mc" earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!) and then received her DDS from the University of Maryland at Baltimore. Dr. McGriff-Metz then moved to New York to complete a two-year specialty program in pediatric dentistry at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center where she was also chief resident. She is board certified and has been in private practice since 2004.
Dr. Mc and her family relocated to the greater Houston area in 2008. In addition to owning and operating Primarily Kids Pediatric Dentistry, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pediatric Dentistry department at the University of Texas at Houston, School of Dentistry and on staff at Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital in the Medical Center.
Currently, she is an active member in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD),Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (TAPD), the Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (HAPD), the Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Dental Association (ADA).
Both at work and in her personal life, Dr. McGriff-Metz is energetic, fun, and caring. She loves being a mom who just also happens to be a dentist! Her excitement is infectious and her enthusiasm contagious. Come in and see!
Meet The Team
Theron
Theron is a native of Dallas, Texas. He is a graduate of Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his responsibilities as Primarily Kids Pediatric Dentistry's Business Manager, he also hangs the pictures, repairs the toilets, and debugs the computers. Most importantly, he loves working with children and providing excellent customer service.
His hobbies include reading, photography, and spending time with his family… or the Dallas Cowboys.
Primarily Kids – Up Close
Cleanliness Commitment
When it comes to your child’s health and safety, there should be no question about the cleanliness of your dentist’s office. We go above and beyond the ADA and OSHA recommended standards for a clean and safe practice. We think about the safety of our practice so you’ll never have to!
Continuing Education & Training
Our team is fully trained and certified to provide the dental expertise you seek for your child’s care. We often attend dental conventions and clinical courses throughout the year to stay current on the latest products, equipment, and advancements in treatment techniques. Trust us to be the expert on your child's oral health.
Philosophy on Special Needs
Every patient is special at Primarily Kids Pediatric Dentistry! We see babies, tweens, teens, and those with special needs. Our office is physically accessible for everyone and we are trained to provide treatment to children with all sorts of unique needs, including physical or mental impairments.
