Your Richmond Orthodontist

Meet Dr. Mecca Abdullah

Dr. Mecca Abdullah has practiced as an orthodontist in the Houston area for over 10 years and is grateful to have a career that is so rewarding. Dr. Mecca is proud to have helped hundreds of patients improve their confidence and feel better about their smiles and themselves.

Fun Facts About Dr. Abdullah

  • Hugs and smiles are her favorite things!
  • She has lived in New Orleans, Memphis, and Washington D.C.
  • She absolutely loves activities and hobbies—weight lifting and cycling are her faves!
  • She loves traveling. It’s a big world, and she wants to see as much as she can.
  • She has a super clingy and cuddly 12-year-old Shih Tzu whom she adores.
  • She talks to one, if not both, of her parents every day.
  • She LOVES dancing and being silly.
  • She loves books! She’s always reading two at a time—one fiction and one nonfiction.
  • She’s a foodie. Indian, Thai, and Louisiana cuisine are her faves!

 

Education & Experience

  • Xavier University of LouisianaMagna Cum Laude- Bachelor of Science, Degree in Chemistry/ Biology Minor, Honors in English
  • University of Tennessee School of DentistryGraduated with Honors- Doctorate of Dental Surgery
  • Howard UniversityOrthodontic Residency, Two-Year Graduate Degree in Orthodontics and Facial Orthopedics

 

Get to Know Dr. Abdullah

A Smile That Sparked a Career

Dr. Mecca Abdullah’s path to orthodontics began at an early age, when she underwent orthodontic treatment as a middle school student. She feels that her personality and confidence began to shine through after she got braces. The experience was so transformative that she decided to pursue a career in orthodontics.

 

Rooted in Culture, Driven by Purpose

While living in some of the country’s most diverse cities during her educational years, Dr. Abdullah developed a genuine appreciation for different cultures and ethnicities, which led her to open her practice in the Houston area.

 

Passionate About People & Smiles

A true people person, Dr. Abdullah works to uplift her patients by creating beautiful smiles that last a lifetime. She loves orthodontics and is so grateful to have a career that is so rewarding.

 

Committed to Growth & Innovation

Dr. Abdullah strives to provide the best possible treatment to her patients by taking continuing education courses on the latest orthodontic techniques and utilizing the latest technology.

 

Outside the Office

Dr. Abdullah remains active in several professional organizations, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the American Association of Orthodontists. In her free time, you can find her on the local bike trails, trying restaurants around the city, or traveling with friends.

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